Early Childhood Quality Coach - Social Work Research & Public Service

Early Childhood Quality Coach for East TN - Social Work Office of Research and Public Service

• Exempt: MR 9 – Salary Range: 46-50K
• This position will service Knox and surrounding counties.
• Remote position w/ occasional in office meetings

Description: The University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research Programs (SWORPS), Child Care Resource & Referral office seeks to hire an Early Childhood Quality Coach to serve the East TN area. The Child Care Resource & Referral is a statewide program that seeks to promote quality, licensed childcare through support of programs, directors, and early childhood educators.

The Early Childhood Quality Coach for East TN CCR&R provides training, coaching, technical assistance, and support to licensed childcare agencies and families to improve the quality of childcare in a 13 county East Tennessee region. The coach also works in collaboration with partner agencies that interface with childcare programs as well as community agencies involved with families.

The position is a remote work position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee and supports Knox and surrounding counties. This is a full-time position with benefits and primarily day-shift hours.

Job

Other Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Social Work Research & Pub Svc

Schedule

Full-time

Campus/Institute

Knoxville

Job Posting

Jun 21, 2023, 3:11:43 PM

The Following Job Functions Include, But Not Limited To

• Works collaboratively with other individuals and community agencies providing technical assistance and training to childcare educators, families, and consumers.
• Multiple areas of focus include curriculum and assessment, rating assistance, observational tools, health and safety, program administration and management.
• Prepares, designs, and implements a training plan and delivery of research-driven professional development for childcare educators and families.
• Provides technical assistance through coaching, consultation, and professional development to childcare agencies utilizing a variety of delivery services including onsite visits, phone consultation, -virtual meetings, and email.
• Attends all Train-the-Trainer Institutes required to provide training and technical assistance to licensed childcare agencies and families.
• Prepares and submits all required reports and completes all data entry.
• Provides targeted technical assistance to childcare program educators to determine needs, develop objectives, provide resources, implement strategies, and monitor progress toward meeting the highest quality standards.
• Other duties as required.
• Participates in local, state and agency sponsored events or meetings.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday with occasional evening, weekends, and overnight travel - Requires the need for flexible schedules.

An automobile is required at his/her disposal; a valid driver's license and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage. Occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds.

Application Process: The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should provide a 1) cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required minimum qualification, 2) a resume, and 3) complete contact information for 3 professional references.