Family Child Care Coach (Northeastern Arkansas)

University of Arkansas

11d • Remote

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 position is a remote position serving the following counties in Northeast Arkansas: Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett, Cross, Crittenden, Jackson, Woodruff, Independence, Lawrence, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Sharp, Izard, Fulton, and Stone.

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, with knowledge of state licensing regulations and quality improvement systems preferred.
• Experience with technology and Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level