CCR&R Professional Development Specialist - Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
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8 Full-time 23 hours ago Full Job Description 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 9,000 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.
Location Augusta University - Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 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 child care programs in a 23-county service area throughout Central East Georgia.
Our diverse 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 Professional Development Specialist 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.
Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to:
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 services 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.
In coordination with the Director and Assistant Directors, implement providers recruitment efforts and engage community partners in region by participating in meetings and facilitating partner events.
Perform other related duties as necessary to ensure the high-quality services of the CCR&R.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Family & Consumer Sciences, or related field; Requires approval by Georgia Training Approval as a State Approved Trainer (for beginner, intermediate, and advance level training); ability to research and develop training materials for state approval; proficient in MS Office; must be able to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) Minimum of 3 years of early care and education experience as documented on a resume Preferred 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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality; Detail-oriented; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases; Strong knowledge of early childhood field and adult learning principles and practices; Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people and in a variety of settings; Ability to forge a respectful partnership with providers; Excellent oral and written skills; Must become a GA State Approved Trainer and must hold a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance; Must complete PLC Facilitation training upon availability.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift:
Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Grade:
15 Salary:
$38,913/annually - $52,533/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position 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.
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.
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/ AU Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today! https:
//www.
augusta.
edu/hr/jobs/ 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 Full-time 23 hours ago Full Job Description 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 9,000 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.
Location Augusta University - Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 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 child care programs in a 23-county service area throughout Central East Georgia.
Our diverse 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 Professional Development Specialist 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.
Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to:
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 services 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.
In coordination with the Director and Assistant Directors, implement providers recruitment efforts and engage community partners in region by participating in meetings and facilitating partner events.
Perform other related duties as necessary to ensure the high-quality services of the CCR&R.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Family & Consumer Sciences, or related field; Requires approval by Georgia Training Approval as a State Approved Trainer (for beginner, intermediate, and advance level training); ability to research and develop training materials for state approval; proficient in MS Office; must be able to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) Minimum of 3 years of early care and education experience as documented on a resume Preferred 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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality; Detail-oriented; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases; Strong knowledge of early childhood field and adult learning principles and practices; Ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people and in a variety of settings; Ability to forge a respectful partnership with providers; Excellent oral and written skills; Must become a GA State Approved Trainer and must hold a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance; Must complete PLC Facilitation training upon availability.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift:
Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Grade:
15 Salary:
$38,913/annually - $52,533/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position 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.
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.
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/ AU Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today! https:
//www.
augusta.
edu/hr/jobs/ 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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