Family Child Care Mentor

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S3942P

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
One year

Job Summary

This is a full-time, one-year, limited-term position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

The position is located in Northeast Alabama.

The Auburn University Department of Human Development and Family Science is
seeking a Family Child Care Mentor I/II/ III to work directly with childcare providers
and families participating in the Accreditation Facilitation Project ( AFP ). This position
is part of the Family Child Care Partnerships ( FCCP ) project, which assists family
child care providers to provide high-quality child care services with a focus on
moving them toward national accreditation standards. Learn more about FCCP here:
https://wp.auburn.edu/fccp/

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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

Education and Experience:

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 with no experience.

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 experience.
Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

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 experience.
Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Focus of Experience:
Experience in community-based education, program planning, implementation, or
evaluation.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience,
they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience
requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required
experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, human development and family studies, and adult education.
• Knowledge of general office operations.
• Knowledge of family child care best practices and family advocacy principles.
• Knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Valid Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$34,500 - $64,200

Job Category
Administrative

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Birmingham

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
09/12/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48696
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

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3. * Do you have a 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?
   • Yes
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