Bachelor?s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
At least two years of experience working with young children and/or families.
Early Educator Certification Level 11 or higher, or sufficient qualifications to attain this level soon after employment.
Considerable knowledge about child development, quality care, and NC Child Development and Early Education (NC DCDEE) rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with providers of diverse needs and backgrounds.
Computer proficient
Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge about child development, quality early childhood education, and NC Child Development and Early Education (NC DCDEE) rules and regulations. Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with providers of diverse needs and backgrounds. Ability to establish rapport community stakeholders and early childhood professionals Excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer proficient Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear. Periodically required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. Routinely required to drive a vehicle for business travel and must have a valid NC Driver?s License. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision and the ability to adjust focus to operate the computer.
Master?s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
Five years or more of experience working with young children and/or families.
Experience and demonstrated competence in training and coaching adults.
Plan and provide high-quality professional development opportunities to early childhood educators working in Region 4 licensed facilities.
Create new professional development opportunities to meet identified needs
Provide on-site technical assistance and coaching to early childhood educators working in licensed centers, homes, preschools, and school-age programs in Region 4, resulting in the increased use of evidence-based, evidence-informed teaching practices and to promote best practices for quality care.
Build and maintain relationships with early childhood educators working in Region 4 through regular communication and provision of ongoing support regarding child care regulations, training opportunities, child care quality, and other issues impacting early childhood education.
Communicate and coordinate activities with local DCDEE licensing consultants, child care health consultants, other state & local regulatory officials, and others providing technical assistance to early childhood educators in Region 4.
Provide information and/or technical assistance and support to individuals interested in opening a licensed childcare program (center-based or home-based) in Region 4.
Maintain current knowledge about childcare regulations, evidence-based/evidence-informed practices, and quality initiatives and share this information with agency staff, childcare administrators, and early childhood educators.
Represent Region 4 on various community initiatives as assigned.
Participate in agency staff meetings, Southeastern Community College meetings and committee work, and community events as needed.
Conduct all business activities in a quality professional manner; complete other duties as required by funder or as assigned.
Collect data and maintain timely, accurate and adequate documentation of services
Participate in project evaluation and complete required reports on services provided on behalf of the Region 4.
Chartered on February 6, 1964, SCC is a public, comprehensive community college providing accessible educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Over 100 occupational and liberal arts curriculum certificates, diplomas, and degrees are offered by the college.
The campus is located between Whiteville and Chadbourn in southeastern North Carolina. SCC is a one-hour drive from the historic cities of Wilmington and Fayetteville, NC, as well as the beaches of North and South Carolina.