Still hiring for 2 regions: Western NC (west of Charlotte) and Northeastern NC (Elizabeth City area).

Job Summary

The Consultant (Birth-to-Three Specialist) provides coaching, professional development, and support to administrators, classroom teachers, and family child care educators serving the birth-to-three population as assigned. Assigned areas will vary depending upon need and consultant local. The Consultant works in collaboration with licensing consultants and other community staff working with early care and education providers serving children ages birth to three to improve the quality and availability of early care for that age group in the state.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat all information on Early Years clients, employees or Board Members in a confidential manner.
• Work collaboratively with licensing consultants, abuse and neglect consultants, early intervention specialists, community college educators, health inspectors, and others providing technical assistance working with child care providers serving the birth-to-three population
• Promote and maintain a caseload of coaching participants serving children birth to age three according to project parameters and protocols with the overall project goal of improving the quality and increasing the availability of child care services for children birth-to-three throughout the region
• Publicize and recruit for project services and activities on an ongoing basis
• Determine needs and disseminate approved grant-funded materials (when available) to child care programs and/or families
• Work collaboratively with other birth-to-three specialists from across the state and the statewide project management team.
• Gather and maintain all necessary paperwork including applications, contracts, program plans, site visit summaries, etc. on each program in caseload
• Actively participate in the project evaluation plan and process
• Attend all trainings and meetings required of the project’s birth-to-three specialists
• Prepare and submit all required reports in a timely manner
• Treat all information on clients, employees and Board Members in a confidential manner
• Participate in local, state and agency sponsored events or meetings
• Represent the agency and project at local, state or national conferences
• Perform other tasks as assigned by project and agency leadership

Special Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients
• Computer experience; knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn electronic file organization platforms (e.g., File Maker Pro), and Google Workspace
• Attention to detail with ability to handle large volume of administrative work
• Ability to independently manage a large caseload of coaching and trainings throughout assigned area
• Ability to prioritize work and travel schedule to balance administrative duties, coaching and trainings
• Ability to work well with a diverse client population
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively with other project team members

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and minimum of two years experience in direct service and management working with children birth to three, their families or programs that serve them OR Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and two years experience in direct service and management working with children ages birth to three, their families or programs that serve them
• Have or will obtain (within 18 months of being hired) a Technical Assistance Endorsement through the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals
• At least two years experience providing technical assistance to child care programs to increase their quality of care
• Preferred: Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) certified, LITL Certificate holder or willingness/ability to successfully complete one or both programs,
• Preferred: Knowledge of environment rating scales (ITERS-3 and FCCERS-3), Practice-Based Coaching and the Pyramid Model

Special Working Requirements

• An automobile at his/her disposal; a valid, non-suspended NC driver’s license and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage. Reasonable accommodations may be made at the agency’s discretion.
• No substantiation or criminal conviction of child abuse or neglect
• Some positions may require need for flexible schedules, including potential evening and weekend work
• Must adhere to established health and safety protocols when onsite at Early Years’s physical office locations
• If working remotely or approved for a hybrid work arrangement, must have dependable internet access and a home environment conducive for remote work.
• Some positions may require some regional/statewide/national daytime and/or overnight travel

Early Years Benefits

Early Years has a generous benefits package. Permanent employees that work at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer contribution to 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid annual and sick leave
• 15 paid days of holiday leave
• Paid child Involvement Leave
• Paid discretionary leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Child Care Tuition payments
• And more…

Early Years also offers many fringe benefits. Some of the fringe benefits include:

• Casual dress work environment
• Direct deposit
• Standing and emergency payroll advances
• Child Care Referral assistance
• And more…

Early Years has been awarded Living Wage Employer Certifications in Orange and Durham Counties, and is a Family Forward NC Certified Employer.

Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Early Years is no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for employment due to the fact that there is significantly less risk of severe illness.  However, Early Years strongly recommends that employees receive this vaccination in order to minimize the risk of infections in our workplace. 

Job Features

Job Category	Exempt
Division	Systems, Research and Development
Department	B-3QI Project
Hiring Range	$49,506  – $54,600