Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title | VPK Regional Facilitator |
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Position Number | 520530 |
Requisition Number | B08780 |
Position Type | Administrative |
Class Code | 7794 |
Time-limited through | 06/30/2025 |
Type of Appointment | Full-Time |
Faculty Position Sub-Type | N/A |
Length of Appointment | N/A |
Internal Recruitment? | No |
Working Hours | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Department | Florida Institute Of Education |
Organization | FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION |
Division | Academic Affairs - DIV |
College | N/A |
Approved Hiring Salary Range | up to $65,971.50 |
Pay Basis | Annually |
Equal Opportunity | In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion. The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation. |
Carnegie | UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens. |
Faculty Initiatives | The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. |
General Description / Primary Purpose | The position of VPK Regional Facilitator is fully funded by the School Readiness Technical Assistance & Support Initiative contract and will conduct FLDOE Division of Early Learning (DEL) activities. The VPK Regional Facilitator will provide multiple types of support primarily for VPK providers and stakeholders. The support includes, but are not limited to, professional development, training, technical assistance, and guidance aligned with appropriate practices for early childhood, adult learning, and collaborative partnerships. This intentional effort on behalf of the State of Florida aims to improve instructional quality and quantity while using both rigor and developmentally appropriate teaching practices so that children attending VPK meet the performance standards adopted for use in VPK. |
Essential Duties
Job Function |
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Percentage Of Time | 80 |
Job Function | Collaborative Work with DEL
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Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Job Function | Work with the DEL VPK Team
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Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Posting Detail Information
Marginal Functions |
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Required Qualifications | This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience. |
Faculty Position Required Qualifications | n/a |
Departmental Requirements | This is a remote position serving the northeast Florida region and is assigned to Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Sumter, Suwannee, Union, and Volusia counties. Incumbent must live within the geographic region assigned unless permission is granted to live adjacent. Incumbent must successfully complete a Level II background screening initiated by FLDOE/DEL. 1. Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development or related field 2. Three (3) years successful early childhood teaching young children 3. Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds 4. Demonstrated success working collaboratively with adult early childhood educators in establishing goals, objectives, and action plans to increase student achievement 5. Experience training and/or presenting to early childhood educators or other early childhood stakeholders 6. Strong content knowledge of early childhood field and standards relating to developmentally appropriate practice 7. Knowledge and/or experience with various types of early childhood assessment tools 8. Clear communication skills when writing, speaking, and/or presenting. 9. Must live within the geographic region assigned 10. Experience working in a leadership capacity with an early childhood program or school. 11. Field experiences providing technical assistance and/or coaching to providers and teachers in early learning programs. 12. Experience with Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K (e.g., trained observer) 13. Successful completion of UF Communities of Practice and/or Coaching courses 14. Experience facilitating workshops and/or technical assistance meetings. 15. Experience using protocols or other innovative means for facilitating conversations among participants 16. Experience mentoring early childhood educators in assessment, observations, and data collection. 17. Experience conducting observations and assessments of preschool children and/or programs 18. Trainings listed below that are marked with an asterisk () must be completed within first 30 calendar days of hire date (All the other trainings require successful completion within 120 calendar days of hire date.) • Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten (online AND instructor-led) • How to Administer the Florida VPK Assessment • VPK Assessment Instructional Implications* • VPK Director Credential Course* • Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness* • Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom* • English Language Learners in the VPK Classroom* • Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors (2018 version) • VPK Regional Facilitators must live within the assigned region unless permission is granted to live adjacent. • Working to Create Positive Learning Environments: Preventive Strategies • Developing the Socially and Emotionally Competent Child* • Mathematical Thinking for Early Learners* • Early Math for Early Learners: Making Sense of Sets and Numbers • Early Math for Early Learners: Counting and Operating with Numbers • Early Math for Early Learners: Patterns, Measurement and Data • Early Math for Early Learners: Shapes and Spatial Relationships • Language and Vocabulary in the Preschool Classroom: Language Scaffolding • Language and Vocabulary in the Preschool Classroom: Think, Show, Tell, Talk • Language and Vocabulary in the Preschool Classroom: Book Imbedded Vocabulary Instruction • Language and Vocabulary in the Preschool Classroom: Dialogic Reading • Implementing the Approaches to Learning Domain in Early Childhood Classrooms* • Implementing the Scientific Inquiry Domain in Early Childhood Classrooms* • Implementing the Social Studies Domain in Early Childhood Classrooms* 19. For existing staff: a. Demonstrated success working with various stakeholders to collaborate on initiatives and to ensure the facilitator’s role and full implementation of the GAA Proviso. b. Successful attendance and completion of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Courses (instructor-led and/or online) stated in most current DEL VPK Regional Facilitator Guidance. When a new training is available, successful attendance and completion is required within 30 calendar days. |
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition | This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator. |
Required Licensure or Certification | N/A |
Machines/Equipment used regularly | Computer printer Projector |
Anticipated Start Date | 07/08/2024 |
Job Posting Date | 04/05/2024 |
Application Review Date | 04/17/2024 |
Application Deadline | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Point of Contact Information | Terri Cook 904-620-1493 |
Hiring Official | Cheryl Fountain |
Location if not Jacksonville | Remote position serving Northeast Florida |
Special Instructions | MUST INCLUDE UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION (PHONE AND EMAIL) FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES. Please upload DCF Child Care Training transcript with application, if available, under “Department Specific: See Special Instructions” Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact TERRI COOK at (904) 620-1493, or [email protected]. Initial review of applications will begin on 4/17/2024. |
Quicklink | https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/27249 |
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