Early Childhood Specialist- SPH-CCRR

Early Childhood Specialist – SPH-CCRR Location

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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.

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees employed more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check…