Infant/Toddler Spec Anderson SC Area

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Infant/Toddler Specialist for the Anderson SC area to provide coaching and intensive professional development to child care providers. The role emphasizes relationship-based care, outreach across regions, and independent work with team collaboration.

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, with frequent regional travel. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience; experience with

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3+ years of related experience.
• Preferred: direct service to infants/toddlers and families, diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and adult learning skills, with strengths-based coaching and culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• Using SCPITC’s strengths-based service model, create individualized service plans including training and intensive coaching.
• Develop coaching and technical assistance supports for ECE program directors.
• Engage in outreach activities and provide Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care trainings and site visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adult learning

Strengths-based coaching

Cultural responsiveness

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Logo:Posting Number:

RTF00231PO26

USC Market Title:

Instructor/Training Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156176

Business Title (Internal Title):

Infant/Toddler Spec Anderson SC Area

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Anderson

College/Division:

College of Education

Department:

CED Teacher Education

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy:

This is a field based position.

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other Professional

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

South Carolina Retirement:

Yes

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

Yes

Sick Leave:

Yes

Advertised Job Summary:

The position entails providing strengths-based coaching and intensive professional development to child care providers in assigned region to promote relationship-based care in early care and education settings. Successful candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills, experience preparing and delivering training to varied and diverse audiences using adult learning strategies, and direct service experience in early care and education settings. Candidate must be able to work independently but also function as part of a team. Frequent regional, in-state travel. Candidate must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience providing direct service to infants/toddlers and their families highly preferred. Cultural and/or linguistic diversity highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Successful candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of child development theory, adult learning strategies, strengths-based coaching, and culturally responsive practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications.

Job Duty:

Using SCPITC’s strengths-based service model, and in coordination with participating early care and education programs in assigned service area, create individualized service plans including training and intensive coaching that promote SCPITC’s relationship-based approach to infant care. Engage in on-going reflection and planning to improve services delivered to child care programs and teachers with a high degree of autonomy.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Develop and implement coaching and technical assistance supports for Early Childhood Education (ECE) program directors in implementing relationship-based policies and practices. Interpret state quality rating improvement system (QRIS) program standards and educate directors on implementing QRIS program standards at child care programs in assigned service area.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Engage in outreach activities including community trainings, conference presentations, deliver Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care trainings and related technical assistance to programs pursuing the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation, and site visits. Represent SCPITC in the community and partner with regional child care agencies to maintain communication, give and accept referrals. Interpret and explain functions of SCPITC to the general public, agency partners, early care and education professionals, and families.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Contribute to monthly team reflection meetings to inform ongoing program improvement and refinement. Generate technical solutions and/or suggest programmatic adaptations to address observed challenges that hinder child care providers’ and directors’ implementation of relationship-based practices or participation in the SCPITC program. Maintain a solution-oriented stance to strengthen program growth and impact.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Maintain documentation of field-based work. Maintain database records and report progress, track service delivery.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

12/01/2026

Position End Date :

11/30/2027

Job Open Date:

10/07/2026

Job Close Date:

11/15/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 15, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214264

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.