Carteret Community College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Childcare Specialist to join our team. The Childcare Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting student parents by enhancing access to childcare services for eligible student parents, as well as assisting facilities in applying for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.   This is a permanent/part-time (28 hours per week) grant funded position.
 
Hourly rate of pay is $15 - $18 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, January 2, 2024.   Attach to our online application a cover letter detailing your interest in this position, and an unofficial copy of your post-secondary education transcript.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the main point of contact for prospective and current student parents in need of childcare services.
• Provide high-level academic support and counseling for student parents to meet grant objectives and goals.
• Determine eligibility of services for prospective student parents.
• work closely with county childcare facilities and programs to enhance services for Carteret Community College students and the CCAMPIS program including but not limited to assisting facilities in applying for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, partners, and the general public.
• Identify, develop, and implement programs and activities that will benefit the CCAMPIS program.
• Administer and track childcare payment vouchers, and childcare attendance hours.
• Monthly follow-up with students to determine educational progress.
• Visit childcare facilities contracted with the CCAMPIS program to monitor children and review reports (as needed)
• Service on College committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, and employee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Carteret Community College is an equal opportunity/E-verify employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We value diversity in our faculty and staff, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.  Job offers are conditional upon a successful criminal background check.