Must reside in Otter Tail or Douglas county.
JOB FUNCTION:
Recruit child care programs to join Parent Aware and support all Parent Aware participants on the path to quality through coaching and technical assistance. Implement the Parent Aware coaching model with fidelity and document all work and required data.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
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One of the following:
- Associates degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Science or related field
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Current CDA Credential
- AND ability to attain a minimum of an Associates degree or equivalent credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development within three years
- Practical experience working directly with young children in an early childhood setting, including implementation of curriculum, assessment, observations and behavioral supports
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Valid Driver's License and current vehicle insurance
Preferred
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Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Family Science, or related field
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Lived experience or a history working with individuals with low incomes
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
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The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds, but the employee should never lift more than 50 pounds
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Specific vision capabilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Physical ability to move quickly to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection to ensure their safety or the safety of others in the environment
- Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:
1) Embrace, advocate, and carry out the mission, vision, and core values of the Agency and adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures
2) Familiarize and work toward the achievement of Agency-wide strategic plan goals, strategies, and measures.
3) Acts as a role model within, as well as outside the Agency
4) Provide friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations, and to those we serve
5) With a respectful and positive attitude, work with low income individuals and families with diverse backgrounds
6) Support, develop, and maintain productive relationships required to carry out job activities
7) Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management
8) Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and interpersonal interactions
9) Work effectively and cooperatively with community partners and co-workers
10) Participate in and/or lead Agency committees
11) Embody our commitment to embracing perspectives
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
IMPLEMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
Coordinate and implement coaching and technical assistance with providers to facilitate quality improvements
a) Work in cooperation with Parent Aware Recruiter to recruit child care centers and family child care programs to join Parent Aware
b) Support Parent Aware participants on the path to quality through relationship based professional development, including coaching and technical assistance
c) Facilitate a comfortable learning environment for Parent Aware participants and build a strengths-based relationship with providers to assess program needs and develop measurable goals
d) Implement the Parent Aware quality coaching model with fidelity, using the most up-to-date policy and implementation manuals
e) Collaborate with Child Care Aware District colleagues, including Professional Development Advisors, CLASS Coaches and Grant Administrators, to support quality coaching practices, training requirements, and Parent Aware grants spending
f) Develop supportive, ongoing adult learning communities such as Communities of Practice and/or Professional Learning Communities, as able with available child care programs
g) Maintain knowledge of current early childhood and adult learning research and best practices
Culture and Maintain Relationships
a) Establish and maintain positive mentoring relationships with Parent Aware participants, modeling teaching and learning best practices
b) Develop and maintain productive relationships with community partners and identify opportunities for other CAPLP Child Care Aware staff to be involved in partner work
c) Represent CAPLP in professional early childhood associations, area Early Childhood Initiatives, and other regional community events and meetings
d) Participate in Regional, District and State meetings as necessary
Data and Documentation
a) Follow established professional, ethical and legal standards including maintaining confidentiality, upholding data privacy, and being a mandated reporter
b) Use computer software applications to communicate clearly and to manage information accurately and punctually, including inputting data, editing databases, retrieving specific records, and completing reports to communicate the information
c) Assist child care professionals with their Develop accounts and provide them other technology supports as needed
d) Document program improvement through use of photos, narratives and other methods.
e) Develop resources as needed
Agency and Division Support
a) Represent Agency in communities we serve
b) Align and build on efforts to achieve a shared vision and common goals in serving people
c) Assist with Agency projects as requested
d) Attend and participate in agency, community and state meetings as requested
e) Participate in agency provided trainings and seek out additional training to enhance professional development
f) Assist with onboarding and training of Agency team members as requested
g) Compile and submit required documentation
h) Availability to work designated Agency hours for your Division and position
Commit to, embrace, and uphold the CAPLP Core Values
1) Raise the Bar:
We always strive for excellence and never settle for the status quo
Be your best self; Hold yourself and your team accountable; Always best practice
2) Be Brave:
We challenge ourselves to go further than before, endure obstacles and try new things
Think outside the box; Take risks; Say the hard things; Be part of the solution
3) Do the Right Thing:
We have the strength of character to do the right thing even when it’s not easy
Lead by example; Be mission-driven; Be professional and ethical, even when no one is looking
4) Care for Each Other:
We respect, trust and care for ourselves, our customers and our teammates
Be kind; Assume the best; Take time to build relationships; Celebrate success
5) Help People:
We help people to help themselves and each other, focusing on those who need us most
Show compassion; Embrace perspectives; Go the extra mile
