POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
TEMPORARY HOURLY
WORKING TITLE
Teacher Parent Consultant
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Project Enlightenment
LOCATION
501 S. Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC
PAY GRADE
$40.37 per hour
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a hybrid telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides consultation, resources, and support to teachers, caregivers, providers, and parents for preschool and public school kindergarten aged children referred due to concerns about their emotional, social, and/or learning development in support of implementing appropriate strategies in the child’s natural environment. Designs and delivers professional development, parent education, and other training programs for teachers, providers, parents, and other professionals serving preschool and kindergarten students in Wake County.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Extensive knowledge of early childhood programs and child development practices;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Data management and record keeping skills;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
- Ability to design and deliver professional development;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, young children, parents, external agencies, community groups, and the public.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, counseling, or related field;
- Five years of experience in teaching and/or providing intervention services to young children, their families, and their childcare providers.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license with licensure in birth-kindergarten, elementary education, school counseling, or as a school social worker;
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in education, counseling, or related field;
- Experience as a director or coordinator of a childcare facility providing services to young children, their families, and their childcare providers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides consultation, resources, and support to teachers, caregivers, providers, and parents for preschool-aged children referred due to concerns about their emotional, social, and/or learning development, supporting the implementation of appropriate strategies in the child’s natural environment.
- Designs and delivers professional development, parent education, and other training programs for teachers, providers, parents, and other professionals serving preschool students in Wake County.
- Collects and analyzes data to inform program effectiveness, guide decision-making, and improve services for preschool children, families, and educators.
- Assists with Project Enlightenment activities to promote and spread awareness concerning quality childcare, early childhood education, and positive interactions with children.
- Promotes school, family, and community engagement by fostering relationships with individuals, groups, and agencies within the community, expanding outreach efforts to ensure equitable access to resources and services.
- Utilizes current research