University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
23 hours ago
Salary
$19.18 - $30.68
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Early Care and Education Coach |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53818 |
| Working Title | Quality Coach |
| Department Name | 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo |
| Work Location | Covington, KY |
| Grade Level | 43 |
| Salary Range | $19.18-30.68/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways. |
| Shift | Typically eight (8) hour work days with core working hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required as needed to meet specific workload demands. |
| Job Summary | The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky's Center on Disability. HDI is seeking an Early Care and Education Coach to join our team and support the Child Care Aware project. Child Care Aware of Kentucky is committed to ensuring families have access to safe, affordable, high-quality child care. Our goal is to improve child care quality by offering free technical assistance and training to child care providers and connecting the community to resources and educational materials which support high quality child care. Serving a selection of counties from the Northern Bluegrass Region of Kentucky (Boone, Bourbon, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Nicholas, Pendleton, Owen and Scott counties), this ECE Quality Coach position will work closely with child care directors, teachers and partners to promote and implement quality practices. The aim of this role is to promote high-quality early care and education opportunities for all young children, including children with disabilities. The responsibilities of this role include:
This is a remote position requiring a home office space and significant travel the Northern Bluegrass Region (with occasional travel outside the region within Kentucky) for on-site visits. Preferred candidates will live within or adjacent to the Northern Bluegrass Region, have both lived experiences and child care work experiences within the region and demonstrate knowledge of the Northern Bluegrass ECE community. Please ensure all attached documents are accessible documents. This position is contingent upon the successful allocation and receipt of funds from federal and/or state agencies. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot replace completed applications. All information must be entered into the application so we can accurately assess your education and related work experience for salary determination. To be considered, ensure each Work Experience entry includes: one job title per entry (create separate entries for multiple titles with the same employer), the hours worked per week, ending pay rate or salary and detailed job duties. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Prociency in MS Oce applications, Teams, Zoom, presentation equipment, excellent oral and written communication skills, and familiarity with early child care and education. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Driver's license preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/12/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The essential functions of this position require a significant amount of travel. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- * Rate your level of expertise in using video conferencing (Zoom and Microsoft Teams).
- None
- Basic
- Average
- Proficient
- Expert
- * Please describe your training and/or work experience with the Kentucky All STARS Quality Rating System for licensed child care providers.
(Open Ended Question)
- * The Northern Bluegrass Team and Child Care Aware of KY engage in ongoing work to support effective collaboration within our work community and the communities we serve. We do this through responsive professional practices with colleagues, community partners, and the early care and education providers, scholars, and trainers for whom we provide technical assistance. Describe professional practices you have used to work effectively with colleagues or community partners. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated responsiveness, collaboration, or adaptability in your professional role.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Job ID: 83287739