CDA Facilitator

Position: CDA Facilitator*

Reports to: CDA Program Manager

Status: Part time, Hybrid

Hours: Flexible (Includes evening and weekend hours)

Pay range: $35.00 per hour

S.T.A.R Inc. (Staff coaching, Training, Advocacy & Resources) for Early Childhood Educators is a 501c3 organization designed “to enhance the Early Childhood workforce by preparing educators to work effectively with young children, thus building on the foundation for the love of teaching and learning.

Our Mission is to increase the number of Early Childhood Educators in programs with the shared vision of making quality education a priority for all children. STAR strives to improve experiences with children and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and coaching (TTA) assistance within the community.

About the position:

S.T.A.R.’s CDA Facilitator provides research-based strategies to implement quality in childcare environments through coaching, observations, and training for early childhood educators. The facilitator partners with childcare educators to establish interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research, Missouri Early Learning Standards and approved assessment criteria. In addition, the facilitator evaluates implementation results and guides educators through reflective progress, engagement, and goal-focused action plans to obtain achievable outcomes.

What you’ll do: 

• Facilitate CDA based training sessions for early childhood providers both virtually and in-person.
• Serve as a liaison with participants/program groups.
• Conduct in-person adult-learning workshops ( Lunch & Learns) and assist with providing state approved trainings (small and large groups).
• Conduct observations on site for each program you are assigned.
• Document observations, visits and learning activities/experiences for data purposes.
• Weekly facilitator check-ins and attend monthly meetings.
• Actively participate in required meetings, events, facilitator professional development training and conferences.

What we’re looking for: 

• Five years in the field of early care and education which could include experience as a Center Director/Owner, Supervisor or LEAD CDA preschool teacher that has worked in an early childhood setting.
• Conducted adult-learning workshops and/or provide state approved trainings (small and large groups).
• Served as a liaison with customer/provider groups.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development, or an associate degree with at least 30 hours of ECE related college credits; a CDA Credential will count for 9 of the 30 required credits.
• Understanding and ability to coach adult learners to implement quality practices.
• Knowledge of Missouri Office of Childhood/DESE Rules and Regulations and Missouri Early Learning Standards and Best Practices.
• Professional working proficiency of written and spoken English.

Additional Education Preferred

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development or a bachelor’s degree in another field of study with at least 36 ECE related college credits/

Requirements for this position: 

• Ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support of program activities. Must have a car and the ability to travel independently (proof of insurance required). Site visits are required for this position.
• A flexible, creative, and proactive working style, using one’s own initiative to anticipate the unexpected and remain resourceful.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities with effective record keeping.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities, set and meet goals and deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain documentation and reports.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of Missouri Office of Childhood/DESE Rules and Regulations.
• Must have knowledge and proficiency in use of technology, Google Suite, Microsoft programs and Zoom. (Word, Excel, and Office 365 required).

Benefits: 

• Professional Development.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Monthly cell phone allowance.
• Monthly home internet allowance.

To apply for this job, send an email with resume to info@star4eceinc.com with ‘CDA Facilitator’ in the subject line.

*Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check, fingerprints by the Missouri Department of Highway Patrol and Family Care and Safety Registry.