Family Child Care Coach (Northeastern Arkansas)

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Closing Date:

09/04/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Family Childcare Network

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Early Care and Education Projects (ECEP) Family Child Care Coach will support ECEP in fulfilling its mission to educate, connect, and equip early childhood professionals by advancing the work of the Family Child Care Network (FCCN). This position provides relationship-based support, including training, technical assistance, and coaching, to family child care providers in an assigned region of Arkansas, while contributing to statewide network efforts as needed.

Regular and reliable attendance is expected, as is the ability to build and maintain collegial working relationships. This is a one-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, funding availability, and satisfactory performance.

Residency Requirement:
Applicants must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the counties served by this position. This role is region-based and requires the employee to live within the assigned service area to provide timely, in-person support to providers and communities.

Assigned Service Area:
This position will serve the following counties in the State of Arkansas: Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett, Cross, Crittenden, Jackson, Woodruff, Independence, Lawrence, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Sharp, Izard, Fulton, and Stone.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• CDA credential or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years of experience providing direct services to children and families within the child care community
• At least three years of experience in early childhood programs, with knowledge of state licensing regulations and quality improvement systems preferred.
• Experience with technology and Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years of experience with family child care homes and applicable licensing regulations
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective coaching practices, and experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting early childhood educators
• Ability to collect data and information to meet reporting requirements
• Familiarity with ECEP and its mission

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development and family child care home operations, including program quality and business practices
• Knowledge of Arkansas Family Child Care Minimum Licensing Regulations
• Skill in delivering training, technical assistance, and job-embedded coaching
• Skill with Microsoft Office applications, databases, and technology supports for business and program improvement
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with providers, partners, and team members
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats
• Ability to collect, manage, and report data to meet program requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage time and responsibilities effectively
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$27.00/ hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jackie Couture
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Residency Requirement:
Applicants must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of the counties served by this position. This role is region-based and requires the employee to live within the assigned service area to provide timely, in-person support to providers and communities.

Assigned Service Area:
This position will serve the following counties in the State of Arkansas: Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett, Cross, Crittenden, Jackson, Woodruff, Independence, Lawrence, Greene, Clay, Randolph, Sharp, Izard, Fulton, and Stone.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

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All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No