Department Name: 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo
Job Summary: The Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky is seeking to fill an Early Care and Education Coach position. Located in Louisville, KY and serving the Jefferson Region, this Health and Safety Coach position will provide technical assistance to licensed early care and education programs with child care regulatory compliance and license deficiencies. It will also collaborate with regional team and statewide network of ECE Coaches providing technical assistance to ECE providers in the areas of health and safety, quality, professional development, and training.
This position requires significant travel throughout Jefferson County for in-person meetings with child care providers and other community partners, as well as staff meetings. This position will work from a primary central office location and a secondary home office work space.
Child Care Aware of Kentucky is committed to ensuring families have access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. Our goal is to improve child care quality by offering free technical assistance and training to child care providers and connecting the community to resources and educational materials which support high quality child care.
This position will advance the mission and strategic interests of the Human Development Institute ( HDI ) through research, education, and outreach. This position will contribute to a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.
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Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: BA
Required Related Experience: 2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification : None
Preferred Education/Experience: Early Childhood Education or related field, driver's license and vehicle
University Community of Inclusion: The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. About University of Kentucky
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
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