TEACH Counselor
Purpose: The TEACH Counselor assists TEACH program staff with programmatic and clerical duties associated with program administration, and provides general operations and facility support to staff. The TEACH Counselor works 40 hours a week, is a non-exempt position, and reports to the TEACH Director. Hybrid- Must be able to travel to Montgomery office as needed.
Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to [email protected].
Qualifications:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and prior work experience in the child care profession
- Good communication skills – oral and written
- Demonstrated computer proficiency, including database/network management, reporting and analysis, and experience with use of office equipment
- Ability to assume responsibility for completion of assignments
- Ability to work well with a diverse population
- Detail oriented
- A reliable automobile at her/his disposal, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the TEACH Program
- Responsible for keeping accurate records on each scholarship recipient and sponsoring program and helping to maintain the TEACH database
- Responsible for securing adequate information to make appropriate payments to TEACH recipients, sponsors, and community colleges
- Provide academic and career counseling to TEACH recipients through regular contact with each recipient
- Assist with the implementation of the TEACH outreach schedule and the recruitment of participants
- Help review and process applications/files, and contact scholarship applicants for missing information
- Assist with the review of TEACH recipient’s files to monitor scholarship components
- Enter initial data on all TEACH recipients and participating child care programs
- Respond to the volume of TEACH phone inquiries and discuss the scholarship program with directors, owners, teachers, and family home providers
- Respond to inquiries for information/application materials
- Serve as back-up to manage incoming calls, messages, and visitors with efficiency and professional courtesy
- Treat information on APC clients (individuals and organizations), funders, staff, and Board members in a confidential manner
- Perform other tasks deemed appropriate by the Executive Director
Annual in-service training is provided through an appropriate state, regional, or national conference, and/or state training and workshops as recommended through annual evaluation and according to annual priorities and needs, and funding available.