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Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, AR
posted 3 months ago
About the position
This position assists with the implementation of projects within Childhood Services that support best practices in early education. The role involves providing coaching and technical assistance to early educators, setting goals for teaching and administrative practices, and participating in project evaluations. The position is funded by an external source and requires regular travel throughout Arkansas, while allowing for telecommuting from a designated workspace.
Responsibilities
- Provide coaching/technical assistance and training on best practices for early educators and coaches.
- Work with early educators to set and progress toward goals to enhance their teaching and/or administrative practice.
- Participate in the development and implementation of short- and long-term goals related to Childhood Services projects.
- Follow project procedures and compile information for reports and evaluations.
- Participate in the evaluation and review of Childhood Services projects.
- Establish an in-home office area to maintain files and documentation needed to complete the duties of the job.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Formal education equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education, Psychology and Counseling, Social Sciences, Family Studies or a related field.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice as defined by NAEYC.
- Knowledge of best practices in early childhood program management and leadership.
- Knowledge of Arkansas Workforce Knowledge and Competencies and the NAEYC Competency.
- Knowledge of Arkansas Minimum Licensing Requirements.
- Knowledge of Arkansas Better Beginnings quality rating improvement system.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and implementing projects.
- Skills needed in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Internet-based applications.
- Ability to supervise other staff, if needed.
Nice-to-haves
- Training in and experience in using the Powerful Interactions approach to coaching early educators.
- Standards for early educators.
