Family Child Care Mentor - Military Veterans

Position Information

Requisition Number

S3969P

Home Org Name

Human Devlmnt Family Science

Division Name

College of Human Sciences

Position Title

Family Child Care Mentor

Job Class Code

CA13

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

Yes

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The position is located in Central/West Alabama. This is a full-time, one-year, limited-term position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

The Auburn University Department of Human Development and Family Science isseeking a Family Child Care Mentor to work directly with childcare providersand families participating in the Accreditation Facilitation Project (AFP). This positionis part of the Family Child Care Partnerships (FCCP) project, which assists familychild care providers to provide high-quality child care services with a focus onmoving them toward national accreditation standards. Learn more about FCCP here:https://wp.auburn.edu/fccp/

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Essential Functions

• Teaches, plans, implements, and evaluates research based educational programs and information to improve the lives of low income, under-resourced families and children participating in the Auburn University Head Start Program and the Accreditation Facilitation Project.
  
  
• Recruits family child care providers to enroll in the Family Child Care Partnerships Accreditation Facilitation program and Early Head Start Program.
  
  
• Works with assigned family child care providers to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including supervision of children. Collaborates with and supports family child care providers and families to implement sound family life practices, extend learning into the home, and connect with community partners to improve quality child care.
  
  
• Generates and analyzes assessments in order for the Accreditation team to implement changes as needed to contribute to continuous quality improvements. Documents family child care provider and children's progress through ongoing observation and direct assessment activities; uses that data to plan and individualize curriculum.
  
  
• Documents work goals, progress, and assessments with each provider on the mentor's caseload. Ensures documentation is submitted in a timely manner.
  
  
• Collaborates with partner agencies and other groups that support families and children in order to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. May collaborate with partner agencies to establish and develop community resource programs where needed.
  
  
• Develops tools and systems for managing, tracking, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting family engagement outcomes.
  
  
• Completes and maintains appropriate records for each participating provider.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education,
Human Development and Family Studies, or related field that includes specific
coursework in working with children and families. No experience required.

Level II: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education,
Human Development and Family Studies, or related field that includes specific
coursework in working with children and families plus 2 years of experience in community-based education, program planning, implementation, or evaluation.

Level III: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education,
Human Development and Family Studies, or related field that includes specific
coursework in working with children and families plus 4 years of experience in community-based education, program planning, implementation, or evaluation.

Advanced degrees may substitute for years of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, human development and family studies, and adult education.
• Knowledge of general office operations.
• Knowledge of family child care best practices and family advocacy principles.
• Knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$34,500 - $64,200

Job Category

Other

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Montgomery

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

09/26/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48965

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

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* Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:

• Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
• Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
• Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
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* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Family Studies, or related field that includes specificcoursework in working with children and families?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?

• Yes
• No