Child Care Health and Safety Training Consultant at InsideHigherEd

Maternal and Child Health - 464501

Research Professionals

11/06/2025

11/10/2025

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Child Care Health and Safety Training Consultant

20073688

S026363

Part-Time Temporary

15

Hours flexible

North Carolina, US

$35.00 - $37.00 per hour

11/17/2025

6 months not to exceed 11 months

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Founded in 1950, our Department of Maternal and Child Health is one of the world’s leading academic departments for research, teaching and practice. We are dedicated to improving the health of women, children and families – domestically and globally. Our teaching program provides students with broad exposure to maternal and child health population needs and priorities, as well as with the skills to become leaders of tomorrow. Currently the department has 31 faculty members, 20 of whom have primary appointments in Maternal and Child Health (MCH). Complementing these faculty are four emeritus members, and more than 65 adjunct faculty, many of whom hold leadership positions in MCH research and practice settings. Given the interdisciplinary nature of our department, faculty and staff research interests and activities span the full array of issues and areas of focus for the maternal and child health population. Our initiatives are designed to create new knowledge and directly improve the health of this population.

The NC Child Care Health Consultant will be responsible for the following:

Academy Development and Delivery
* Schedule and lead three UNC-CH/Child Care Academies across North Carolina. Academies will primarily be conducted virtually with one in-person day per academy.
* Develop and deliver a training curriculum that meets or exceeds the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) Child Care rules and includes:
o CPR/First Aid (trainers provided by the NC Resource Center)
o Child Care Development Fund Health and Safety trainings
o ITS-SIDS
o Playground Safety
o Child Maltreatment Response
o ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 Overview
o NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development
o NC Early Childhood Credential and/or Child Development Associate credentialing
o DHHS Criminal Background Check process

Participant Enrollment and Support
* Develop and manage an application and enrollment process.
* Recruit students and promote academies.
* Track participant attendance and monitor progress.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Sustainability
* Develop an evaluation plan.
* Use results to assess strengths, needs, and strengthen the program.

Reporting
* Participate in monthly status report calls DCDEE
* Develop quarterly program reports to be submitted: 2/10/2025, 5/10/2026, 8/10/2026

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Must be an active Child Care Health Consultant with a degree in public health, nursing, or related field.

N/A

Not Applicable.