Child Care Resource and Referral ECE Coach

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Job Title:  

ECE Coach Serving Liberty, Bryan, Chatham, & Effingham Counties

Agency:

Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005240

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Job Description:

The Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, development, monitoring, and completion of project initiatives associated with the assigned area.

Title: Child Care Resource and Referral ECE Coach   

Department: Child Care Resource and Referral of Southeast Georgia  

Reports To: CCR&R ECE Zone Manager  

Summary: Under the supervision of the assigned ECE Zone Manager, the ECE Coach is responsible for providing state-approved trainings and coaching services, to all eligible early care and learning programs and professionals who seek to meet Georgia’s quality early care and learning standards within the service delivery area identified by the Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning as South East Region.   

This is a grant-funded position. 

  Under the supervision of the assigned ECE Zone Manager, the ECE Coach is responsible for providing state-approved trainings and coaching services, to all eligible early care and learning programs and professionals who seek to meet Georgia’s quality early care and learning standards within the service delivery area identified by the Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning as South East Region. 

This is a grant funded position.

Responsibilities

• Provide systematic and accountable, quality improvement coaching to Child Care Learning Centers and Family Child Care Learning Homes participating in the state quality rating and improvement system, Quality Rated, within the service delivery area
• Conduct assessments of the family child care provider and child care learning center to determine success factors and assess readiness to receive quality improvement coaching services from the CCR&R; provide training for early childhood professionals describing training and coaching process, expectations and resources available
• Develop a Plan of Action (POA) collaboratively with the provider or center director based on needs assessment information
• Assist in implementation of the POA, which includes coaching visits, telephone and office consultation, advice on selection of equipment, training, linkages to other community resources and professional development opportunities via the CCR&R, universities and technical colleges
• Track all coaching and professional learning activities, record and maintain information and data as assigned
• Maintain all records and fiscal reporting requirements as designated by the supervising entities
• Generate reports, provide feedback on outcomes, identify barriers, solutions, promising practices and make recommendations; prepare and present progress updates to the management team and staff as needed
• Acquire and maintain proficiency in the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS), School Age Childhood Environment Rating Scale (SACERS), and Quality Rated as assigned 
• Develops and conducts provider education and training as assigned; follows all policies and procedures regarding training; provides TFTs to other staff members to maximize trainings offered across the region; demonstrated preparedness when providing training sessions
• Markets and facilitates Professional Learning Communities as assigned
• Maintain a designation level through DECAL’s Early Learning Coach Designation program
• Maintain a trainer level through DECAL’s GaPDS
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions for supervising agency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human services, family and consumer sciences, early childhood education or related field
• Must be able to meet the state trainer requirements as prescribed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) as described at https://www.training.decal.ga.gov
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal and customer service skills to work with the community and state agencies on behalf of the CCR&R, families, and child care providers
• Knowledge of Georgia child care rules and regulations and early childhood best practices
• Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and oral/written communication skills  
• Must be a self-starter, who works well with minimal supervision, as well as the ability to work in partnership with other team members
• Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to use a networked database and Outlook  
• Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and oral/written communication skills 
• Must be a self-starter, who works well with minimal supervision, as well as the ability to work in partnership with other team members 
• Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to use a networked database and Outlook   
• Must have a personal vehicle, valid Driver’s license and appropriate insurance 

Preferred Qualifications (In addition to Minimum Qualifications)

• Prior experience providing early childhood training and professional development 
• Prior experience providing technical assistance and coaching in early childhood program setting
• Trainer Designation: Trainer I or higher www.gapds.decal.ga.gov
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Rated 

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.  Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Benefits package.

Physical Demands

The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. Work is typically performed in varying office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

 Application Deadline
Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application thru Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note: No phone inquiries please.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant.  If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.  Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).  Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, [email protected].  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.  STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.  Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree *and* Two (2) years related work experience - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.