Junior Quality Mentor

Child Care Associates; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Associates is seeking a dedicated professional to support our facilities in achieving 4-Star or National Accreditation status. The role involves developing instructional materials and delivering trainings, plus recruiting and training Entry-Level staff to meet TRS accreditation requirements.

Community involvement and timely reporting are part of the responsibilities. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in an early childhood setting, knowledge of best practices, strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Special Education, or related field (or progress toward).
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Child Psychology, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, or Family Consumer Science.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of best practices and current research in early childhood education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Reliable, insured vehicle for transportation.
• Must pass pre-employment and/or periodic background check and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Support facilities in achieving 4-Star or National Accreditation status through professional development and modeling best practices.
• Develop instructional materials and deliver training sessions.
• Recruit Entry-Level training to providers and provide on-site training to attain TRS status.
• Participate in community events as required.
• Assist in ordering materials and resources through the Quality Initiatives.
• Submit monthly reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (ECE / related)

Associate’s degree (ECE / related)

Job description

Child Care Associates is an equal opportunity employer who offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, political affiliation, beliefs, protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws, or any other protected class.

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Position Overview

• Support facilities in achieving 4-Star or National Accreditation status through professional development and modeling best practices.
• Develop instructional materials and deliver training sessions.
• Recruit Entry-Level training to providers and provide on-site training to attain TRS status.
• Participate in community events as required.
• Assist in ordering materials and resources through the Quality Initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Submit monthly reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Commitment to Growth — Must be eager to expand skills and progressively grow into a Quality Mentor position through completion of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Special Education, Child Psychology, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, or Family Consumer Science.
• Associate’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Child Psychology, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, or Family Consumer Science.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of best practices and current research in early childhood education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly convey ideas and concepts.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Reliable, insured vehicle for transportation.
• Must pass pre-employment and/or periodic physical exam, TB skin test, and background check (renewed every 24 months).

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive use of hands; reaching and turning;
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; light lifting of supplies and materials;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop.