Early Care and Education Coach

University of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution is seeking an Early Care and Education Coach to enhance quality in childcare settings across the Two Rivers Region. This remote role involves providing technical assistance, evaluating practices, and collaborating with a network of coaches to support early childhood education providers. Ideal candidates will have experience in early childhood education and a commitment to fostering quality improvements. Join a dedicated team that values community and strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Knowledge of the Two Rivers ECE community and KY All STARS Quality Rating.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with regional teams to improve ECE quality.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teams

Zoom

Video Conferencing

Education

Early Childhood Education

Related Field

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Shift

Typically eight-hour days with core working hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (40 hrs per week). Some weekends/evenings as needed to meet workload demands.

Job Summary

The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky is looking to fill an Early Care and Education Coach position. This position will work as a Quality Coach.

Serving the Two Rivers Region (the seven counties of the Green River ADD and the ten counties of the Barren River ADD ), this Quality Coach position will:

• Provide technical assistance using effective and current evidence-based practices, including maintaining reliability of at least 85% on the four Environment Rating Scales.
• Evaluate technical assistance provided and implement feedback data into technical assistance activities.
• Document technical assistance activities according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with regional team and statewide network of ECE Coaches providing technical assistance to ECE providers in the areas of best practice, quality, professional development, and training.

This is a remote position requiring a home office space. Significant travel is required throughout the 17 county regions for on-site visits to deliver relationship-based, individualized technical assistance to help childcare providers increase their KY All STARS Quality Rating.

Preferred candidates will live within the Two Rivers Region, have both lived experiences and childcare work experiences within the region, and demonstrate knowledge of the Two Rivers ECE community.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, other video conferencing and technology

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Early Childhood Education or related field, driver’s license and reliable transportation

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 05/14/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please describe your training and/or work experience with the Kentucky All STARS Quality Rating System for licensed child care providers.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * The Two Rivers Team and Child Care Aware of KY are committed to ongoing, meaningful work to explore the issues of belonging within our work community and the communities we serve. We do this through responsive practices with each other, community partners, and the early care and education providers, scholars, and trainers for whom we provide technical assistance. What does it mean for you to have a personal and/or professional commitment to belonging? How have you demonstrated that commitment in your personal and professional life?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * The essential functions of this position require a significant amount of travel. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No