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This position provides support and resources for early childhood providers (public schools/VPI, Head Start, childcare centers, Family Day Homes, preschool programs, etc.) and other community partners participating in the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Initiative, Virginia Quality Birth to 5 (VQB5).

Works with Minus 9 to 5 staff and community partners in the development, implementation, evaluation, and timely reporting of the results of all required activities of the VQB5 program with key activities including building relationships, increasing access to high quality early learning environments, strengthening quality of programming, and engaging families in the process.

Provide resources and support to programs/providers participating in VQB5 within the Ready Region Southeastern areas to include technical assistance for LinkB5 Data Collection Portal to successfully complete outlined objectives.

Implement activities related to VQB5 program:

• Provides case management for a caseload of approximately 100 programs from beginning to end of VQB5 year to ensure successful completion of VQB5 activities including relationship building, support for registration, information on observation processes, external observations, and other supports as needed serving as the main point of contact to centers, schools and family day homes 
• Monitors program progress and identifies additional supports needed to ensure success
• Participates in monthly supervision with Program Success Supervisor
• Hosts Fall LinkB5 registration workshops with support of Community Engagement Coordinator
• Visits each program at least once per observation window to build relationships and share resources
• Identifies one ECCE leader to highlight per observation
• Makes referrals to coaching services for programs on caseload based on CLASS scores and helps to develop targeted supports for programs on the Priority Coaching List

Education and/or training:

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, early intervention, educational psychology, development psychology or a related field.

Level and type of experience:

One (1) year of experience working with staff in early care and education programs, social service agencies, schools or other private and public early education settings.

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of child development, and early childhood education classroom best practices. Ability to use multiple databases and spreadsheets such as EXCEL in an organized, proficient, and accurate manner.  Experience with the CLASS- Classroom Assessment Scoring System tool preferred. 

Ability to comfortably deal with multiple interruptions on a continual basis, always maintaining a friendly interface with others.  Collegial nature and collaborative style when working in a team    dynamic. Natural and confident ability to explore and identify mutually beneficial solutions.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.
• Ability to expresses ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision-making.
• Ability to deal with others in a direct honest manner and comply with all EVMS policies and procedure.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis.

Please visit ODU Research Foundation website at http://researchfoundation.odu.edu; click on the employment tab and follow the link for position #24-069.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  AA/EOE/M/F/Disability/VETS/Drug Free

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.