Autozone Rising Star Program Pay Jobs (NOW HIRING)

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position’s primary duties will include providing on-site mentoring to early childhood facilities such as, but not limited to, providing direct assistance to help early childhood facilities establish developmentally appropriate learning environments; providing guidance for lesson planning and assisting child care providers improve his or her abilities and skills through observation; conducting assessments and modeling. Additional duties include: guiding, advising and supporting the child care facility in attaining and maintaining Texas Rising Star (TRS) certification and to assist facilities move towards a 4 (four) Star or National Accreditation status by providing on-going support through professional development and modeling developmentally appropriate practices. Responsible for providing effective assessments for current Texas Rising Star providers and potential providers interested in the Texas Rising Star program. Responsible with the coordination and implementation of all TRS related activities associated with the Child Care Services (CCS) Program. Duties will include assisting the Child Care Solutions Manager with the child care program to include quality initiatives. Meets regularly with and provides child care resources, including developmentally appropriate books, materials, and equipment, to TRS-certified providers. May serve as an assessor of child care providers during the TRS certification process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordination and implementation of all TRS provider related activity within the required timeframes which include, but are not limited to, assessments, reassessments, technical assistance, renewals, monitoring visits, and required paperwork.
• Ensure all TRS sites receive on-site visits regularly (i.e., bi-monthly schedule)
• Provide Child Care Solutions Managers detailing results of on-site visits (i.e., achievements and challenges).
• Recruit child care providers and provide on-site training in attaining TRS status.
• Assist in ordering materials and resources as needed for the TRS program.
• Maintains and updates Texas Rising Star Files.
• Maintains the Texas Rising Star information updated in the TWIST Application and the Child Care Provider Database (Provider Listing)
• Develop instructional materials and provide instructional trainings on a monthly basis.
• Plan and coordinate Early Childhood Trainings to improve the quality of child care
• Monitors TRS providers for Child Care Attendance Automation (CCAA) compliance.
• Negotiate, issue, and ensure compliance with Service Improvement Agreement (SIA) as necessary.
• Facilitates and provides guidance for developmentally appropriate learning activities to Child Care Providers.
• Interprets and communicates provider policies and procedures information, as needed.
• Completes and routes the TRS Provider Activity Report to include list of children within 24 hours of action taken, may assist in same capacity for non-TRS Providers.
• Validates that CCS staff have taken timely and appropriate action after issuance of TRS Provider Activity Report(s).
• Provides training to CCS staff in areas that apply to the TRS Providers.
• Observes and follows through with all required timeframes.
• Maintains a professional work area.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Participate in community events as required.
• Travel is required to carry assigned functions.
• Attends trainings and conferences as needed; travel overnight as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science with at least 12 credit hours in child development; or
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science with two years of experience as a director in an early childhood program, with preference given for required experience with a provider that is accredited or TRS certified.
• One year of full-time early childhood classroom experience in a child care, Early Head Start, Head Start, or prekindergarten through third grade school program.
• Best practices in early childhood education
• Understanding of early childhood evaluations, observations, and assessments for both teachers and children
• Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS), Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS-R), Family Childcare Environmental Rating Scale (FCERS), Teacher Behavior Rating Scale (TBRS), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), or other assessment tools.
• Understanding of TRS Certification Guidelines and the minimum standards of Texas child care licensing
• Bilingual (English and Spanish speaker)
• Ability to relate to individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet, and comfortable using e-mail and entering data on a PC tablet
• Detail oriented with strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic administrative skills, including recordkeeping and use of a computer for data management and professional communication
• Effectively manage multiple projects
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license subject to an approved motor vehicle report and reliable transportation for travel within the service delivery area.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Detail orientation and strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Good computer software skills for database, reports and spreadsheets.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with management, coworkers, workers from other programs as well as the public.
• Must be observant, patient, with good communication skills.
• Participation in required annual professional development and continuing education consistent with child care licensing minimum-training requirements for a center director.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science with at least 12 credit hours in child development; or
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science with two years of experience as a director in an early childhood program, with preference given for required experience with a provider that is accredited or TRS certified.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• One year of full-time early childhood classroom experience in a child care, Early Head Start, Head Start, or prekindergarten through third grade school program.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE

• Best practices in early childhood education
• Understanding of early childhood evaluations, observations, and assessments for both teachers and children
• Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS), Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS-R), Family Childcare Environmental Rating Scale (FCERS), Teacher Behavior Rating Scale (TBRS), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), or other assessment tools.

OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of TRS Certification Guidelines and the minimum standards of Texas child care licensing
• Bilingual (English and Spanish speaker)
• Ability to relate to individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet, and comfortable using e-mail and entering data on a PC tablet
• Detail oriented with strong oral and written communication skills
• Basic administrative skills, including recordkeeping and use of a computer for data management and professional communication
• Effectively manage multiple projects
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license subject to an approved motor vehicle report and reliable transportation for travel within the service delivery area.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Detail orientation and strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Good computer software skills for database, reports and spreadsheets.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with management, coworkers, workers from other programs as well as the public.
• Must be observant, patient, with good communication skills.

REQUIRED CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participation in required annual professional development and continuing education consistent with child care licensing minimum training requirements for a center director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for finger coordination, reach with arms and hands, pulling standard file cabinet and vertical file drawers, lift/carry 10 pounds of paper, drive a vehicle, stoop, kneel and talk and hear. Travel is required. Flexible hours may be required.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

C2 Global Professional Services (C2 GPS) is leading the charge in innovative workforce and career services, making a real impact in Texas, Florida, and communities across Southern Nevada. Known for our exceptional customer service, we pride ourselves on forging strong relationships within our local communities and empowering job seekers to land meaningful roles and advance their careers.

At C2 GPS, our core values of Respect, Communication, Customer Engagement, and Ingenuity are at the heart of everything we do. We strive for excellence that sets us apart from the competition. As we experience rapid growth, our services reach across multiple counties in Texas, Florida, and Southern Nevada, demonstrating our commitment to making a difference.

Our guiding principle is clear: to navigate the complex landscape of workforce development, our passionate team members provide unparalleled customer service and actively support the communities where we live and work.

Join a team of talented professionals dedicated to transforming lives for the better. Not only will you collaborate with a passionate and committed group, but you’ll also gain access to a competitive benefits plan that enhances your work-life balance. Let’s make a difference together!

· Health Insurance (with low-cost options for employee-only plans)

· Wellness Reimbursement

· Generous Paid Time Off

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401(K) with 100% Employer Match of up to 6% of individual contributions

· Dental

· Vision

· Life Insurance

· Short and Long Term Disability

· Pet Insurance

EEO/AA C2 Global Professional Services, LLC reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. Our policy prohibits employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, pregnancy, medical condition, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Employment decisions can include hiring, firing, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions will be made based on individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications