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Posting Number RTF00063PO24
USC Market Title Instructor/Training Coordinator
Business Title (Internal Title) Infant/Toddler Specialist (York County)
Campus Columbia
Work County York
College/Division College of Education
Department CED Instruction and Teacher Education
Advertised Salary Range $49,396 - $57,881
Location of Vacancy This position is home-based.
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement Yes
State Insurance Programs Yes
Annual Leave Yes
Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Infant/Toddler Specialist position will be field-based in York County, serving child care programs in both center-based and home-based settings in York, Lancaster, and surrounding counties. It is a temporary 12-month, full-time research grant position with benefits as part of the SC Program for Infant/Toddler Care (SCPITC) hosted at USC College of Education.
The position entails providing strengths-based coaching and intensive professional development to child care providers in assigned region to promote relationship-based care in early care and education settings. Successful candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills, experience preparing and delivering training to varied and diverse audiences using adult learning strategies, and direct service experience in early care and education settings. Candidate must be able to work independently but also function as part of a team. Frequent regional, in-state travel. Candidate must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree and 4 years training and development experience, or bachelor’s degree and 6 years training and development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience providing direct service to infants/toddlers and their families highly preferred. Cultural and/or linguistic diversity highly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Successful candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of child development theory, adult learning strategies, strengths-based coaching, and culturally responsive practices. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications
Job Duties
Job Duty
Using SCPITC’s strengths-based service model, and in coordination with participating early care and education programs in assigned service area, create individualized service plans including training and intensive coaching that promote SCPITC’s relationship-based approach to infant care. Engage in on-going reflection and planning to improve services delivered to child care programs and teachers with a high degree of autonomy.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Develop and implement coaching and technical assistance supports for Early Childhood Education (ECE) program directors in implementing relationship-based policies and practices. Interpret state quality rating improvement system (QRIS) program standards and educate directors on implementing QRIS program standards at child care programs in assigned service area.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Engage in outreach activities including community trainings, conference presentations, deliver Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care trainings and related technical assistance to programs pursuing the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation, and site visits. Represent SCPITC in the community and partner with regional child care agencies to maintain communication, give and accept referrals. Interpret and explain functions of SCPITC to the general public, agency partners, early care and education professionals, and families.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Contribute to monthly team reflection meetings to inform ongoing program improvement and refinement. Generate technical solutions and/or suggest programmatic adaptations to address observed challenges that hinder child care providers’ and directors’ implementation of relationship-based practices or participation in the SCPITC program. Maintain a solution-oriented stance to strengthen program growth and impact.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Maintain documentation of field-based work. Maintain database records and report progress, track service delivery.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
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