March 6, 2003

TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

SPECIALIST – CHILD CARE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – Tennessee Child Care Provider Training Project (TN-CCPT)

Account # 5-33413, Position # 837010

This is a 60%, part-time, grant-funded position.  Continuation beyond June 30, 2003, dependent upon grant renewal.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor's degree.  Experience in professional child care or related areas.  Knowledge of child development, health and safety, child care administration, developmentally appropriate behavior management, early childhood education.  Proficiency in basic computer skills.  Valid Tennessee driver's license.  Competent communication skills and organizational and management skills.  Flexible schedule.  Preferred:  Training experience, early childhood or child development work experience.  Degree in Child and Family studies, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Human Ecology, or related field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The person holding this position reports to the TTU Principal Investigator of the TN-CCPT Project.  The following duties are performed:  Represent the TN-CCPT project at professional meetings and TN-CCPT business meetings.  Assist with child care sustainability with the community, including networking with a variety of community groups.  Organize the program activities, including recruiting individuals to provide training to child care providers in the Upper Cumberland region.  Develop and present workshops to child care providers in the Upper Cumberland region.  Attend Train-the Trainer Institutes.  Provide training in five topic areas (Administration, Health & Safety, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Management) to child care providers in the Upper Cumberland region.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Vacation, sick leave and holidays are prorated at 60%. Other benefits include retirement, optional 401k and prorated educational benefits.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit TTU application form, a letter of application detailing interest, resume, copies of college transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire), three (3) current professional letters of reference, a writing sample, and a detailed list of technological experience and/or skills, e.g., computer use and software applications, to: Sue Bailey, Tennessee Technological University, Box 5035, Cookeville, TN 38505. For more information: Contact Dr. Sue Bailey, 931-372-3157, sbailey@tntech.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Initial review of applications will begin April 7, 2003. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, contact the Office of Human Resource Services, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

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WE COMPLY WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972.
WE COMPLY WITH THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND THE VIETNAM
ERA VETERANS' READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974.
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