Considerable knowledge of child development, early care and education field, and organized approaches to preparing for a career in child care and education. Experience working and/or collaborating with regulated child care offering pre-school services preferred. The ability to manage a variety of functions including planning initiatives to impact child care professional development, child care programming and administration, and to assist child care providers taking on-line classes. Skills to provide on-site technical support to childcare centers and family care homes to insure quality child care for all children birth to age five in Stanly County. The ability to engage various sectors or subsystems in early care and education to successfully implement a more comprehensive Smart Start technical assistance and professional development program in Stanly County.

QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, or in related education or human services area with one year of related experience preferred. Applicants holding an associate degree in early childhood education, child development or related education or human services and at least three (3) years of related experience will be considered. For associate degreed applicants, preference will be given for currently being enrolled in a bachelor degree program in the early care and education field or plans to enroll in the near future. The ability to work flexible hours (usual work hours 8:30-5:00, M-F) including evenings and/or weekends to accommodate program activity needs. The ability to use computer systems and Internet required. Must have valid NC driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation for business related travel.

Position is located in Albemarle, NC. Salary negotiable depending on education and experience. Applications available and accepted at NC Employment Security Commission (ESC), Hwy 52 North, Albemarle, NC 28001. Resume may be included, but not required.