Department: CED Teacher Education
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The position entails providing strengths-based coaching and intensive professional development to child care providers in assigned region to promote relationship-based care in early care and education settings. Successful candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills, experience preparing and delivering training to varied and diverse audiences using adult learning strategies, and direct service experience in early care and education settings. Candidate must be able to work independently but also function as part of a team. Frequent regional, in-state travel. Candidate must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience providing direct service to infants/toddlers and their families highly preferred. Cultural and/or linguistic diversity highly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Successful candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills and knowledge of child development theory, adult learning strategies, strengths-based coaching, and culturally responsive practices.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications.
Job Close Date
11/15/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 15, 2026.
To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214264
