Quality Coach

Posting Summary

Logo For Posting Posting Number RTF00354PO24 USC Market Title Instructor/Training Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156176 Business Title (Internal Title) Quality Coach Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Education Department COE Child Development Research Center Advertised Salary Range $49,396 - $62,075 Location of Vacancy This position is home-based and requires the ability to drive to various locations throughout the state. Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

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

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The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

This position is part of the South Carolina Child Care & Resource Referral team of statewide Instructors/Training Coordinators (Quality Coaches) that provides technical assistance and professional development to early childhood programs and collaborates with partner agencies to coordinate services. This home-based position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel to conduct on-site visits to early childhood programs and perform other job duties.

For this position, the selected applicant must obtain two approvals, both from SC Endeavors, within 12 months of employment: (1) Approval as a South Carolina Certified Trainer Credential in all areas of child development (2) Approval as a South Carolina Certified Technical Assistance Provider.

Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

For this position, the selected applicant must obtain two approvals, both from SC Endeavors, within 12 months of employment: (1) Approval as a South Carolina Certified Trainer Credential in all areas of child development (2) Approval as a South Carolina Certified Technical Assistance Provider.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or a degree in education related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours documented on transcript of core coursework in Early Childhood Education. Preference will be given to applicants with experience as an employee/owner of an early childhood setting (center-based, family-based) serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience conducting adult/parent education trainings and providing technical assistance to implement program quality standards in early childhood education setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of or demonstrated experience in the provision of technical assistance and training to child care providers in topics that include business start-up and planning, acquiring licensing status, maintaining quality services, and resolving corrective action plans. Knowledge of SC Child Care licensing requirements and ABC standards and awareness of community services for children. Knowledge and experience in the use of tools to develop online training/courses/tutorials is preferred. Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills and computer skills that include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web-based software applications; have the ability to lift 50 lbs.; ability to maintain reliable transportation to conduct on-site visits to early childhood programs and perform other job duties; and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Technical Assistance: Collect, analyze, and use data from early childhood programs, licensing representatives, and community partners in the service delivery area to meet the diversity of early childhood settings (center-based, faith-based, school-based, home-based). Travel to early childhood programs to conduct on-site technical assistance and provide virtual technical assistance to assigned counties/regions and develop quality improvement plans in partnership with early childhood programs to maintain or increase program-wide quality levels. Implement and work with child care networks and/or Communities of Practice with child care programs to increase program quality and advocacy.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 55 Job Duty

Training: Conduct and develop partnerships with appropriate organizations in the community to offer training opportunities for early childhood programs, parents and/or community members. Develop training content and professional learning plans that encourage engagement of early childhood programs and include follow-up technical assistance, including traveling to conduct on-site/virtually when appropriate, to help early childhood educators put knowledge gained in training into practice in the program.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Consumer Awareness: Distribute brochures and resource information to community partners and local organizations regarding quality child care. Participate in agency activities including but not limited to Early Care and Education Partner Forums, formerly known as Technical Assistance Coordination Team (TACT) meetings, or other networking meetings, conferences, seminars, and events to promote the services of the SC CCR&R for early childhood providers, parents, and community members. This job duty requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel as needed.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Other: Assist other departments in major projects and perform other resource and referral duties as needed, including planning and implementing statewide initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

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

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 12/18/2024 Job Close Date 02/01/2025 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 February 1, 2025

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/180983 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.