Early Care And Education Coach

Job Summary

The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky is seeking to fill an Early Care and Education Coach position. This position will work as a Professional Development Coach.

Located in Louisville, KY and serving the Jefferson Region, the person working in a Professional Development Coach position will provide technical assistance to licensed early care and education programs and certified homes on applying for and renewing scholarships for Early Childhood. The coach will inform and advise potential scholars and scholars for college coursework, non-college (courses, trainings) and assist with obtaining awards, mini grants, and reimbursement. They will also assist with creating professional development plans to support high quality early care and education services, locating educational resources, and using ECE-TRIS to support professional development planning.

They will also collaborate with local, regional, and statewide community partners, as well as their Jefferson Region team, other Professional Development Coaches and a statewide network of ECE Coaches that provide technical assistance to ECE providers in the areas of health and safety, quality, training.

This position works from a central office location in Downtown Louisville (as well as a home office) and requires travel throughout all parts of Louisville as needed for on-site visits to deliver relationship-based, individualized technical assistance to current and potential early childhood scholars, directors, approved training agencies and community partners.

Preferred candidates will have knowledge of and experience with the early childhood scholarship college and non-college scholarship process, ECE-TRIS, and writing and implementing professional development plans. Ideally, they live in or very near Louisville, have both lived experiences and child care work experiences in Louisville, and demonstrate knowledge of and experience with the diverse Louisville community.

Child Care Aware of Kentucky is committed to ensuring families have access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. Our goal is to improve child care quality by offering free technical assistance and training to child care providers and connecting the community to resources and educational materials which support high quality child care.

This position will advance the mission and strategic plan of the HDI through research, education and outreach. This position will contribute to a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, other video conferencing and technology.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Driver's license and vehicle preferred.

Deadline to Apply 07/04/2024 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.