CTE Daycare Liaison (PT)- 708

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

2d•$19

About The Position

The Career Technical Education (CTE) Daycare Liaison plays a key role in the student daycare internship experience by coordinating with the Child Development Training Center (CDTC) and the Early Childhood Education CTE teacher. The Liaison works directly with the CDTC coordinator with regard to the internship experience and opportunities within the CDTC. The role recruits students, provides career information and guidance to participants, promotes CTE Child Development programs with staff and parents, and accompanies students on community career fieldtrips. The Liaison also supports the daycare operations within the CDTC ensuring positive experiences for children, parents, and CTE students learning childcare skills.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or equivalent
Hold or obtain a Food Handlers permit, CPR certificate, and Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 30 days of hire
Experience scheduling activities/meetings, gathering data, and using basic job-related office equipment such as phones, copy machines, and computers
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software
Familiarity with community agencies, resources, and services for students
Must be able to speak, read, write, and present professionally in English; analyze and interpret written and verbal communications

Nice To Haves

College-level coursework or degree in a related area
Previous experience in a high school education environment or within a daycare or childcare center
Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher to disseminate CTE Pathway information to high school students and parents
Provide students with information on early childhood educational opportunities; assist in recruiting high school students for the district’s ECE CDTC internships to match students’ interests and capabilities to services
Evaluate students' eligibility to determine career and educational opportunities.
Administer ECE internship program(s) to provide assigned students with career exploration alternatives and experience
Promote the program to businesses and civic groups to develop and maintain community interest and participation
Tutor students in Early Childhood career experience and promote their readiness for employment
Research educational and career opportunities to provide students with information on educational and career opportunities in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
Maintain students' files, and perform record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, preparing documentation, reports, instructions, memos, etc.) to document internships, provide written support, and assist the Coordinator and Director in providing necessary records and materials to convey and provide reliable information.
Process documents and materials to disseminate information that may be used in a court of law
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Respond to inquiries to solve problems, and provide information and referrals
Assist middle school College & Career Awareness teachers as needed throughout the school year
Assist high school and middle school teachers with guest speakers to help support their curriculum and relationship-building with industry partners
Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned, to convey and gather information required to perform functions
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines.
Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit