Family Child Care Coach (Southwest Arkansas)
About The Position
The Early Care and Education Projects (ECEP) Family Child Care Coach will support ECEP in fulfilling its mission to educate, connect, and equip early childhood professionals by advancing the work of the Family Child Care Network (FCCN). This position provides relationship-based support, including training, technical assistance, and coaching, to family child care providers in an assigned region of Arkansas, while contributing to statewide network efforts as needed. Regular and reliable attendance is expected, as is the ability to build and maintain collegial working relationships. This is a one-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, funding availability, and satisfactory performance. This is a remote position that will service Southwest Arkansas to include the following counties: Polk, Montgomery, Sevier, Howard, Little River, Miller, Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, Pike, Clark, Hot Spring, Dallas, Ouachita, Calhoun, Columbia, Union.
Requirements
- CDA credential or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least three years of experience providing direct services to children and families within the child care community
- At least three years of experience in early childhood programs
- Knowledge of state licensing regulations and quality improvement systems
- Experience with technology and Microsoft Office Applications
- Knowledge of child development and family child care home operations, including program quality and business practices
- Knowledge of Arkansas Family Child Care Minimum Licensing Regulations
- Skill in delivering training, technical assistance, and job-embedded coaching
- Skill with Microsoft Office applications, databases, and technology supports for business and program improvement
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with providers, partners, and team members
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats
- Ability to collect, manage, and report data to meet program requirements
- Ability to work independently and manage time and responsibilities effectively
- Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends
- Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least three years of experience with family child care homes and applicable licensing regulations
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective coaching practices, and experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting early childhood educators
- Ability to collect data and information to meet reporting requirements
- Familiarity with ECEP and its mission
Responsibilities
- Provides relationship-based support, including training, technical assistance, and coaching, to family child care providers in an assigned region of Arkansas.
- Contributes to statewide network efforts as needed.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Builds and maintains collegial working relationships.
Benefits
- University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
