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Family Child Care Mentor - Auburn Alabama
Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Posted On: 01/25/2025
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/
Auburn University is more than just an institution; it's a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it's reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.
Life-Changing Impact: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it's groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change. We're not just clocking in; we're making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
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A Place for Everyone: We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and we celebrate our unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. When you work at Auburn, you're a part of a rich tapestry of individuals who bring their authentic selves to the table to create a welcoming and engaging university community.
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
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