Family Child Care (FCC) Regional Consultant

Essential Duties:

▪ Lead and support work in the region with FCC operators

▪ Intentionally provide collaboration and networking opportunities where operators can share and provide feedback on the service delivery model.

▪ Provide technical assistance.

▪ Provide professional development.

▪ Provide FCC PD and TA in multiple modalities to meet FCC operator needs.

▪ Connect and collaborate with other CCR&R staff as well as peer mentors to create a multi-level relationship based, culturally and linguistically responsive support system.

▪ Ensure equitable access to technical assistance and professional development opportunities that support FCC individual needs in their regions.

▪ Provide a flexible schedule to accommodate TA & PD needs of FCC operators outside of their business day.

▪ Work with Project Manager and Anchors to identify potential peer mentors and collaborate with them for individualized FCC support for operators (paired meetings, TA, etc.)

▪ Identify, support, and prioritize TA for FCC Start–Up

▪ Collaborate with lead agency management and the FCC Project management team to develop a regional team (Regional FCC Consultant, lead or local CCR&R staff, and peer mentors)

▪ Schedule and conduct quarterly regional team meetings.

▪ Schedule check in meetings with FCC mentors or participate in Peer Mentor professional learning communities if scheduled by Project Manager or Management Team Anchors

▪ Schedule and conduct quarterly collaboration and networking opportunities with local FCC operators in their service area.

▪ Share with Project Manager, Management Team Anchors and Agency Supervisor regional team feedback, successes, concerns, local trends, etc.

▪ Support research, study, or survey opportunities through the project or other NC collaborative partners as identified by the Project Manager

▪ Support TA and PD skill building opportunities for themselves and regional team members, as identified.

▪ Document work activities and submit required reports and data to Agency Supervisor, Project Manager and Management Team Anchors

▪ Provide feedback from regional activities to inform continued work to support FCC operators.

▪ Attend statewide FCC team meetings, trainings, events as required by Project Manager in coordination with Agency Supervisor

▪ Attend agency meetings, trainings, events as required by Agency Supervisor in collaboration with Project Manager

▪ Support both the Agency and the Statewide FCC Project as identified in the Scope of Work

▪ Participate in community events and public awareness activities as directed by supervisor.

▪ Maintain thorough knowledge of current policies, trends and related issues that are relevant to FCC.

▪ Serve on community committees and boards, as approved by supervisor.

▪ Provide agency and CCR&R support as needed and other duties as assigned to fulfill contractual requirements.

Education and Experience:

§ Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Child Psychology, or related field from a college or university.

§ Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education.

§ Early Educator Certification Level 11

§ Professional Development Endorsement and/or Technical Assistance Practitioner Endorsement recommended.

§ Extensive knowledge of current state childcare licensing laws, rules and regulations, childcare observation and assessment practices and tools and national childcare accreditation system.

Special Requirements:

§ An automobile at your disposal; a valid, non-suspended driver’s license and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage. Reasonable accommodations may be made at agency’s discretion.

§ Must be able to manipulate and operate office supplies and equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.

§ Travel will be required to include regional, some statewide and limited nationally, as appropriate.

§ Requires the need for flexible schedule to meet deadlines and/or address learner needs, including night and/or weekend work.

§ May work in shared space or from a home office with internet connectivity.

§ If working from a home office, ensure that space and equipment used is conducive to work productivity and performance.

Physical Requirements:

The work is primarily sedentary. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, extensive reading, and operate a computer. Periodically required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, bend, reach, with the ability to occasionally lift to 25 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,300.00 - $51,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in or with family child care homes?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,300 - $51,500