4K Coach - Education Associate -

• Serve as a Coach to conduct regular visits with classrooms and programs to foster high quality research-based early childhood curriculum for kindergarten readiness. Support the development implementation and monitoring of goals-based plans required as a condition of participation in First Steps 4K Program. Cultivate relationships for strong strategies to enhance best practices in early childhood education.
• Document all provider visits and feedback prepare communications and provide accountability to programs and to the Office of First Steps 4K. Ensure that services implemented are consistent with all goals and measures while participating as part of the 4K Team.
• Facilitate communication between all SC First Steps program staff and other agency partners as necessary to support public-private 4K program guidelines training and support structures. Plan create and implement of trainings and professional development offerings for 4K providers and staff.
• Recruit new providers. Conduct on-site evaluations of 4K new provider applicants with the 4K Team. Plan and implement onboarding for approved providers. Support the recruitment of students for all approved providers. Develop educational grants and administer grants received.
• Serve as liaison between approved providers and local First Steps County Partnerships for the purpose of coordinating parenting services expanded technical assistance and collaboration of programs.
• Perform other assigned duties.

• Required: Bachelors degree in early childhood education or a related field.
  

• This position will work under the direct supervision of a 4K Manager and the 4K State Director. Must display the ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.
• Must display the ability to work independently while maintaining accountability
• Must be self-motivated and capable of delivering high quality work.
• Knowledge of SC Childcare Licensing 4K Guidelines and SC First Steps initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel software usage.
• Strong problem solving leadership and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills; attention to detail; reliable and prompt; exhibit awareness and sensitivity to diversity; able to work in a team environment.
  

• Masters degree preferred.
  
• Pre-k teaching experience and SC Early Childhood teacher certification.

SC First Steps is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

SC First Steps offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickherefor additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.