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Child Care Technical Assistance Specialist
Summary
Title:Child Care Technical Assistance Specialist
ID:1259
Department:Child & Family Services
Employment Type:Full Time
Pay Rate:Based on Experience
Location:Alexandria, LA
Education:4 Year Degree
Experience:1-3 Years
Licensure:N/A
Description
Child Care Technical Assistance Specialist
Job Opening for Rapides & Avoyelles Parishes

JOB SUMMARY:
The Partnerships in Child Care division of Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge provides assistance, support, and information to child care teachers and Directors to improve the quality of their early childhood instruction and thus positive learning outcomes for children.  The Child Care Technical Specialist provides this array of support and guidance to early care and education programs through on-site technical assistance.  Technical Assistance Specialists schedule and conduct visits to early learning centers in the Early Childhood Community Networks to work with providers to implement best practices, implement strategies to promote sustained change, and support self-directed improvement.  They provide targeted technical assistance to child care centers according to guidelines established by the program and the Louisiana Department of Education
 
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate credential and 3-5 years relevant experience in an early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of CLASS, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and Louisiana’s Birth to Kindergarten Early Learning and Development Standards
• Toddler and Pre-K CLASS observation reliability preferred
• Knowledge about principle of adult learning
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Obtain appropriate criminal background clearance and do not appear on the State Central Registry
• Must have safe, reliable transportation and be ready to travel across the PICC catchment area 

BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Heath, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship
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