Employment Opportunities

Technical Assistance Coordinator (Augusta area)

Leap Early Learning Partners is a Child Care Resource & Referral Agency operated through Augusta University. Our service area includes: DeKalb, Rockdale, Walton, Newton, Butts, Jasper, Putnam, Greene, Baldwin, Hancock, Taliaferro, Wilkes, Lincoln, Columbia, McDuffie, Warren, Glascock, Richmond, Burke, Jefferson, Johnson, Jenkins, & Morgan Counties. The ideal candidate will be located in or near Richmond/Columbia County.

Technical Assistance Coordinator
Technical Assistance Coordinator is responsible for providing technical assistance (TA) and training to child care providers and early education programs in a designated service delivery area. Primary goal of technical assistance is program quality improvement and Quality Rated leveling.

General Duties:
>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.
>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.
>Participate in provider recruitment efforts related to Quality Rated participation and TA.
> In coordination with program leadership, engage community partners in region by participating in meetings
and facilitating partner events.
> 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.
> Upon completion of PLC training, will facilitate PLC groups in conjunction with region-wide efforts.
> Perform other duties as assigned and necessary to meet program needs and provide high-quality services.

Minimum Requirements:
BS in Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related field; Must meet minimum requirements as a GA State Approved Trainer (including minimum of 3 years’ experience working directly with groups of children B-8). Must provide copy of college transcripts / Must hold a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance /Must be proficient in MS Office

Desired Qualifications:
Masters degree in ECE or related field
Experience in a child care setting
Experience providing technical assistance/serving as a mentor
Familiarity with the state of GA licensing regulations governing child care facilities
Experience providing adult education

To apply:
Visit: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/university/index.php > select External Applicants > Select View All Jobs >Search Jobs > type “254279” in search bar > select “Public and Preventative Health” > click on
green button to apply.

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If you have any trouble accessing the website or attaching a resume, please contact: Fey Negron-Rosario, HR Assistant, 706-721-1523

Professional Development Specialist (within service area)

Leap Early Learning Partners is a Child Care Resource & Referral Agency that is operated through Augusta University. Our service area includes the following counties: DeKalb, Rockdale, Walton, Newton, Butts, Jasper, Putnam, Greene, Baldwin, Hancock, Taliaferro, Wilkes, Lincoln, Columbia, McDuffie, Warren, Glascock, Richmond, Burke, Jefferson, Johnson, Jenkins, & Morgan.

We are currently recruiting for a Professional Development Specialist. The position is outlined below. More details, as well as how to apply, can be found at the bottom of this document.

The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) will be responsible for supporting all professional development efforts of the CCR&R. Core duties will include development of training sessions and support materials, supporting efforts to increase Relationship-Based Learning activities throughout region, and ensure supporting the CCR&R Quality Rated work by providing additional capacity-building support to programs, as requested.

General Duties:
> Develop high quality trainings and professional development resources in accordance with state and agency guidelines, as well as identified best practices for adult education.
> Deliver approved trainings throughout service area at times to best meet the needs of our consumers. Provide TOT training to other team members as needed. Coordinate with Team Leaders and TAs to identify strategies to meet the training needs for providers on a TA caseload.
> Assist with implementation of larger training events and support agency efforts to provide Family Child Care conferences throughout region.
> Upon completion of Professional Learning Community (PLC) training, will design/plan PLC meetings throughout designated service area. Prior to completion, will support efforts of others on staff.
> Augment TA efforts by providing additional support, as needed, to programs identified as needing more intensive support, those making little progress, and/or those with identified barriers to address prior to beginning quality improvement TA. As able, address needs for leadership capacity building for providers.
> Maintain necessary documentation and complete reports as requested/required.
> Other duties as necessary to ensure the high-quality services of the CCR&R.

Minimum Requirements:
>Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Family & Consumer Sciences or related field and some experience working with groups of young children in a professional setting (including lab schools and structures volunteer programs).
> Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain accurate data.
> Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
> Ability to research and develop training materials for state approval.
> Proficient in Microsoft Office.
> Detail-oriented with strong planning, time management, analysis, prioritization, organization and multi-tasking skills.
> Proficient in identification, understanding and communication of best practices in early childhood development and education.
> Ability to coordinate events, use various technology tools and systems including, but not limited to virtual learning and Adobe creative software.
> Willingness and ability to occasionally work evenings/weekends.
> Must become a GA State Approved Trainer and must hold a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance.

Desired Qualifications:
>Master degree in ECE or related field
> Two years’ experience training or teaching adults and experience in the child care setting
> Familiarity with the state of GA licensing regulations governing child care facilities
> Preference will be given to candidates that have completed PLC Facilitator training.

To apply:
Visit:
Select External Applicants > Under Basic Job Search, select Advanced Job Search > Scroll down and enter the Job Opening ID: 254988> Update Find Jobs Posted Within to Anytime.

Note: If you are unable to find the position using this method, you can also try typing in key words from the job title.

If you have any trouble accessing the website or attaching a resume, please contact Melanie Riney, HR Talent Consultant, 706-721-2408 or Scott Dunlap, HR Assistant, 706-721-2590.