Family Child Care Mentor

Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Position Details



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

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• 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
    
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    • 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
      
      
      
      
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      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
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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