"Early Childhood Specialist- SPH-CCRR"

Job Description

Job ID: 292224
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Desired candidate should live in or near the counties to be served: DeKalb, Rockdale, Walton, Morgan, Newton, Jasper, Butts, Putnam, Baldwin.

College/Department Information

Leap Early Learning Partners is a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) of Augusta University. CCR&R's work hand-in-hand with families, early learning professionals, and advocates to ensure that children grow and learn in safe, high quality early learning environments. In addition to our advocacy efforts, Leap provides direct services to childcare programs in a 23-county service area throughout Central East Georgia.

Our team has more than 600 years of collective experience in the field of early childhood. We are former owners, directors, social service managers, early learning professors, recreation therapists, teachers and more, and we share a vision for great early learning experiences for children, families, and professionals. We are thankful that we can bring our individual passions, experiences, skills, and training together to carry out that vision.

We are funded, in part, by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning through the Federal Child Care Development Block Grant.

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance (TA) and training to childcare providers and early education programs in designated service delivery area. The primary goal of technical assistance is program quality improvement and Quality Rated leveling.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance/support to ECE professionals by phone, e-mail, and regular on-site visits to assist program in improving program quality and/or achieving Quality Rated leveling. This includes but is not limited to complete formal assessments, develop and implement a plan of improvement, and maintain necessary documentation. Provide professional development training in accordance with state guidelines and national best practices. Complete all required reports, site visit documentation forms, etc. in compliance with state and program guidelines and national best practices. Provide career counseling to early-learning professionals interested in returning to school. Facilitate PLC groups in conjunction with region-wide efforts.

In coordination with program leadership, engage community partners in region by participating in meetings and facilitating partner events.

Perform all other job-related duties/tasks as assigned and necessary to meet program needs and provide high-quality services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences or related field; Must meet minimum requirements as a GA State Approved Trainer: minimum of three years of experience working directly with groups of children B-8. May be required to provide copy of college transcripts.

Other Required Qualifications

Must become a GA State Approved trainer and hold a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in ECE or related field and familiarity with the state of GA licensing regulations governing childcare facilities.

Experience in a childcare setting, providing technical assistance/serving as a mentor, and providing adult education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Strong knowledge of early childhood field.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to forge a respectful partnership with providers.

Ability to work in a team environment with a varied group of people and in a variety of settings.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).

Salary: $48,800-$54,000/annually.

Pay Band: B9

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

This position is (fully/partially) funded through external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Recruitment Period: Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 292224.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.