Foundation For Early Learning

[part-time] Regional Coordinator Assistant at Olympic Educational Service District 114

2010-03-12 16:16:06

Location: Bremerton, WA
URL: http://oesd.wednet.edu

Description:

Job Summary: At the direction of the Olympic-Kitsap Peninsulas Early Learning Coalition, provide overall coordination and support to the Olympic Kitsap Peninsulas Early Learning Coalition Culture of Literacy grant activities that creates a literacy rich environment, improves access to quality early literacy resources with a special emphasis on remote and rural communities and changes the culture of literacy in our Coalition area. This includes increasing the number of books available to families with young children, improved training opportunities for care providers of young children, supporting Reach Out and Read efforts, and increased access to information and training on early literacy for parents of young children. This program has a special emphasis on providing resources and support to remote and rural areas of Clallam, Jefferson and North Mason counties.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Create a system to develop and support multiple literacy efforts that meet individual needs and traditions of local communities, tribal nations, school districts and that build a related and coordinated literacy understanding across our four Coalition counties.
2. Coordinate and/or order materials, organize and/or provide training, and provide support for each Ready! for Kindergarten program.
3. Work with Coalition members, local communities and others identified to order books for the regional book distribution, and assure that books are distributed according to the Culture of Literacy plan.
4. Organize the book basket development and distribution, and assure follow up at each placement to refurbish and maintain baskets.
5. Collaborate with local Culture of Literacy activities to identify on-going funding sources to support the activity beyond the Culture of Literacy funding.
6. Provide monthly outcomes and progress reports at Coalition meetings.
7. Serve as point of contact and liaison between Coalition and Reach Out and Read.
8. Assist in coordinating the Thrive By Five evaluation of Culture of Literacy program effectiveness.
9. Develop and broaden key partnerships including pediatricians, tribal nations, military, literacy councils, local schools, public libraries, early learning programs, parent education groups and others.
10. In cooperation with our multiple partners, create and implement a system of positive communication and coordination to improve the awareness of new and existing literacy services and activities throughout our region honoring the diversity of each individual remote and rural area and participating community.
11. Build and manage a system of identifying ways to track, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of each literacy activity (from both a local and regional perspective) and the overall effectiveness of the Coalition in developing a grassroots approach to changing the culture of literacy in our Coalition area.
12. Assist in coordinating with the Nurturing Children’s Creativity art exhibits project.

Other Job Functions:
1. Attend meetings and trainings as required.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
1. BA or BS in early childhood education, community development or related field with 2 years experience in areas related to the Essential Job Functions —OR— AA in early childhood education, community development or related field with 4 years experience in areas related to the Essential Job Functions.
2. Experience working with diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds and remote and rural communities.
3. Experience with program tracking, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
4. Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners.

Regional Coordinator Assistant
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Required Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
1. Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Experience with computer data base or program assessment methods and applications preferred.
4. Experience working with multi-agency collaborations.
5. Good conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
6. Excellent organizational skills.
7. Ability to travel; valid driver’s license; reliable transportation
8. Ability to work evening hours and occasional weekends.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
None

Working Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:
• Significant: none
• Frequent: standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, vision, handling paperwork, lifting up to 10 pounds, use of personal computer, looking at computer monitor, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, moderate noise levels
• Occasional: driving, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling, repetitive motion, use of fax machine/calculator/phone, color vision, exposure to blood/bodily fluids/toxic chemicals/moving parts, very quiet noise levels

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED.

Please visit our website at www.oesd.wednet.edu to view a list of current openings and to download an application packet. You can mail your completed application to: Attn Personnel, Olympic ESD 114, 105 National Ave N., Bremerton, WA 98312. You may also fax your application to 360-478-6869. This position is Open Until Filled and screens on March 29, 2010. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number 0910-30.

Thank you for your interest in Olympic ESD 114.

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[full-time] Family Advocate, Job #0910-29 at Olympic ESD #114

2010-03-12 09:06:50

Location: Port Orchard
URL: http://www.oesd.wednet.edu

Description:

Job Summary:
Work as part of the program and the site’s direct services team in developing partnerships with families by ensuring full enrollment, providing support, facilitating parent involvement activities, and training for Head Start/ECEAP families.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Ensure site is fully enrolled.
2. Work in partnership with Health Advocates to ensure family needs are addressed and provided with follow up throughout the year.
3. Work with families to develop a partnership, assist family with goals, and encourage further understanding of their child’s development.
4. Participate in all family staffings, center staff meetings, and direct services team meetings.
5. Plan and participate in scheduled family visits and other frequent contacts with families.
6. Work as part of a Direct Service Team to respond to families’ emergent needs.
7. Encourage and support parent involvement and leadership in the classroom, program, and the community.
8. Provide referrals to appropriate community resources and monitor and track needed follow-up and referral outcomes.
9. Maintain up to date family records in a confidential manner.
10. Work in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing center activities and parent enrichment activities.
11. Complete reports and maintain required documentation of services provided.
12. Provide support and guidance to Policy Council members and at meetings if applicable.
13. Enter data into Promis database.
14. Participate in supervision, meetings, and professional trainings as required.

Other Job Functions:
1. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
1. AA degree in Social or Human Services or other related field.
2. Knowledge of local community resources and experience with referring to community resources.
3. Two years experience (paid or volunteer) working with low income families.
4. Experience working with families from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
Required Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
1. Good human relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Availability to greet parents at the beginning and ending of class time at centers.
4. Experience working as a team in providing services.
5. Parenting education and group facilitation skills.
6. Knowledge of needs of families with preschool age children.
7. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
8. Availability of reliable transportation.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
1. Washington State driver’s license

Working Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:
• Significant: talking, hearing, vision, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone, looking at computer monitor
• Frequent: standing, walking, sitting, use of fax machine/calculator, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, moderate noise levels
• Occasional: driving, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 20 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling, exposure to blood/bodily fluids/toxic chemicals, very quiet noise levels

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED.

Thank you for your interest in Olympic ESD 114.

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[part-time] Program Coordinator: Great Starts at Parent Trust for Washington Children

2010-03-10 08:49:00

Location: Seattle
URL: http://www.parenttrust.org

Description:

Great Starts Birth & Family Education, a program of Parent Trust for WA Children, is hiring a new program coordinator. This is a 20 hour per week position, responsible for: scheduling classes and instructors, monitoring enrollment, and supervising all the administrative tasks for this program, which provides childbirth preparation and parenting classes for about 1500 families per year. Requires great organizational skills; passion for birth and early parenting is a huge plus! Details:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bus/1635859493.html

Janelle Durham

Great Starts Trainer and Consultant

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[part-time] Meadowbrook 5s Cooperative Preschool Teacher at Meadowbrook Fives

2010-03-05 22:39:33

Location: Seattle
URL: http://coops.northseattle.edu/coops/meadowbrook/meadow5s.html

Description:

The Meadowbrook Fives cooperative program (affiliated with the North Seattle Community College) is seeking a motivated and committed Pre-K teacher to join our fun and supportive learning community. Formal schooling in Early Childhood Education and experience in a cooperative school setting is preferred.

Our interactive program, which is designed to meet the needs of the older preschool children, meets Tuesday through Friday afternoons from 12:30-3:30 pm.

Position is available beginning in the 2010-2011 school year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 19, 2010.

Please send cover letter, resume, and two references to:

Meadowbrook Co-Op Preschool
Attention: Amy Hobson/Meadowbrook Fives
Lake City Christian Church
1933 NE 125th St
Seattle, WA 98125

For more information on our program, please visit our website

http://coops.northseattle.edu/coops/meadowbrook/meadow5s.html

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[full-time] Health Nutrition Advocate at Olympic ESD 114

2010-03-04 15:34:34

Location: Bremerton
URL: http://www.oesd.wednet.edu/oesd/site/default.asp

Description:

Job Summary:
This position is funded with American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds. This funding ends September of 2011. Implement the child health services, implement parent health education program, and track staff health status in coordination with program staff including home visitors.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Follow up on the health portion of enrollment of families.
2. Work with families and staff to obtain needed health coverage and medical home.
3. Work with families to ensure children obtain needed immunizations, screenings, and exams on schedule.
4. Screen children, as needed, for vision, hearing, and growth.
5. Develop plan with parents and staff for classroom care of children with special health care needs.
6. Evaluate all health information for needed follow-up or referral and support family in obtaining follow-up services.
7. Participate in family home visits or staffings and initiate special health staffings when needed.
8. Ensure there is ongoing two-way communication with parents about their child’s health status.
9. Monitor and track all health services and outcomes in planning for individual child.
10. Maintain up to date health records for each child and provide summary when child leaves program.
11. Participate in the Direct Service Team, home visits and assist in carrying out responsibilities.
12. Distribute and explain health education materials to parents.

Other Job Functions:
1. Participate in meetings, training, and community activities as requested.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
1. AA degree in health, social or human service field.
2. Experience (paid or volunteer) in pediatric or community health work.
3. Two years experience (paid or volunteer) working with low income families with preschool age children.
4. Experience working with families from diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
5. Experience working as a team in providing services.
Required Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
1. Good human relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated competency in verbal and written skills
3. Ability to work in partnership with parents.
4. Knowledge of needs of families with preschool children.
5. Computer skills or willingness to learn.
6. Good organizational skills.
7. Ability to maintain an accurate and confidential record-keeping system.
8. Ability to travel; reliable transportation and Washington State drivers license.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
1. None required

Working Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:
• Significant: standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, handling paperwork, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus
• Frequent: vision, driving, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching above the shoulder, carrying, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone, looking at computer monitor
• Occasional: lifting, pushing/pulling, use of fax machine/calculator/vacuum cleaner

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED.

Please visit our website at www.oesd.wednet.edu to view a list of current openings and to download an application packet. You can mail your completed application to: Attn Personnel, Olympic ESD 114, 105 National Ave N., Bremerton, WA 98312. You may also fax your application to 360-782-5093. This position is Open Until Filled and screens on March 18, 2010. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number0910-28.

Thank you for your interest in Olympic ESD 114.

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[full-time] Deputy Director at Thrive by Five Washington

2010-03-03 17:06:45

Location: Seattle
URL: http://www.thrivebyfivewa.org

Description:

Thrive by Five Washington is currently seeking a dynamic, experienced and committed professional to fill the key, leadership position of Deputy Director.

About Thrive by Five Washington
Thrive by Five Washington mobilizes public and private partners to advance the development and learning of children from birth to five. Thrive by Five Washington is structured to promote innovation, nimbleness and learning within the organization, as well as among its partners, toward the vision of all children in Washington state being prepared to succeed in school and thrive in life.

Position Purpose
The overarching responsibility of the Deputy Director is to directly assist and support the CEO in all aspects of her job, including administration, finance, communications, programs, fund development, new initiatives, strategic and operational planning, community relations, staff development and board coordination.

Major Functions * Serves as a “backstop” for any function delegated by the CEO in her absence; * Works effectively with a wide variety of public and private organizations to execute the organization’s Strategic Plan, as approved by the Thrive Board of Directors; * Acts selectively as the initial, executive level contact for certain internal and external partnerships; * Serves as a representative for the CEO (as designated) with a variety of public and private constituencies including, but not limited to: funding partners, media, strategic public policy partners, early learning colleagues, community based groups, and foundations/corporations; * Assists the CEO in staffing Board committees, as needed; * Analyzes data and opportunities, and acts as a “thought partner” to the CEO, in developing new initiatives for the organization, as well as strengthening current initiatives; * Acts as an articulate spokesperson for the organization in presentations, conferences and “think tanks;” * Works to develop additional strategic partnerships at the government level * Assists in establishing additional clarity around Thrive’s role in the early learning community * Oversees a portion of personnel management including:
-Provides broad oversight and supervises director level staff;
-Develops and manages a professional development plan for the organization’
~~Promotes organizational effectiveness by overseeing cross~~ functional team approaches; and
-Models a healthy sense of team by positively influencing a cooperative organizational culture.
Education, Experience and Other Attributes
A Bachelor’s degree in a field related to early childhood education is required with a Masters degree preferred; well-honed interpersonal/communications skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and constituencies; effective, high level networking and long-term relationship building skills; advanced verbal and written communications skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups; capable of leading and motivating groups and individuals; able to work independently with minimal oversight and supervision; and self-confident, adaptable, collaborative and able to work with a wide variety of essential stakeholders.

In addition the preferred candidate will have: * demonstrated ability to build, revitalize and sustain effective work teams * experience with different levels of administration and financial accounting * familiarity with the state legislative process * familiarity with the Washington’s national delegation and congressional process * familiarity with national, state and local early learning, K-12 education and/or health policy and program issues * demonstrated credibility with state and national early learning leaders and experts

Language proficiency required/preferred
English language proficiency is required with secondary proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Compensation:
Thrive by Five Washington offers a highly competitive salary and benefits plan, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision and retirement programs.

To apply:
Email resume and cover letter to:

Mike Wagner
HR Consultant and Search Manager
mj_wagner@comcast.net

Thrive by Five Washington is an equal opportunity employer
moving toward a culturally competent and diverse workplace

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[part-time] Commissioner at Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities

2010-03-03 08:40:43

Location: Seattle
URL: http://seattle.gov/disability

Description:

The City of Seattle is seeking volunteers to serve on the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities. Please see the website for more information: http://seattle.gov/disability

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[freelance] Project Coordinator at Sandy Nelson

2010-02-26 13:04:29

Location: Olympia
Description:

The Thurston Early Childhood Coalition is recruiting for an individual or an organization to provide services under a contract through a 12 month grant. The purpose is to support the coaition in its goal to increase public access to information and materials on early brain development and readiness to learn for parents and caregivers of children who are birth to eight years of age.

The ideal candidate or organization can work approximately 20 flexible hours per month providing support for meetings, expanding online communications and marketing for the Coaliltion, and supporting the activities of the Coalition. The number of hours will increase as additional funding is obtained.

Send resumes and/ or questions to Sandy Nelson at snelson@esd113.k12.wa.us. The due date for submission of a cover letter and resume is March 12, 2010 at 5:00 PM. Questions can be sent to the e-mail listed or call Sandy at 360-464-6818.

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[full-time] Family Service Coordinator at Educational Service District 112

2010-02-19 08:56:49

Location: Vancouver, WA
URL: http://www.esd112.org/hropenings

Description:

FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR
Thank you for your interest in ESD112 and our Family Services Coordinator position. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team which provides quality educational services to children, schools and communities throughout Southwest Washington and other areas of the state. You will be part of an organization that celebrates the diversity of our staff, students and families and strives to meet our mission to provide equal educational opportunities for all students.

ASSIGNMENT: The Family Services Coordinator for the Early Head Start (EHS) program operates as part of the Children Youth and Family Services department. The EHS home-based program is for low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. The program seeks to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. While the position is based out of the ESD 112 Vancouver, WA campus, the Family Services Coordinator will drive on a regular basis throughout the two-county region (Clark and Pacific counties) to train, supervise, and support EHS Family Support Specialists. This is a .875 FTE position, working 35 hrs per week, 12 months per year.

POSITION: Reporting directly to the Director of Early Head Start and ECEAP and Community Preschools, the Family Services Coordinator coordinates regional EHS services for families participating in the program. The Coordinator hires, supervises & evaluates Family Support Specialists; providing them with mentoring, training, and technical assistance. Additionally, the Coordinator oversees the collection of required forms, evaluations and data, ensuring compliance with EHS grant standards and reporting requirements. For a detailed job description and online application instructions, visit our website at: http://www.esd112.org/hropenings/ EOE

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[full-time] Family Support Specialist - Pacific County, WA at Educational Service District 112

2010-02-19 08:54:55

Location: Anywhere
URL: http://www.esd112.org/hropenings/

Description:

FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST – PACIFIC COUNTY, WA
40 hrs/week; 48 weeks/year

Thank you for your interest in ESD112 and our Family Support Specialist position. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team which provides quality educational services to children, schools and communities throughout Southwest Washington and other areas of the state. You will be part of an organization that celebrates the diversity of our staff, students and families and strives to meet our mission to provide equal educational opportunities for all students.

ASSIGNMENT: The Family Support Specialist for the Early Head Start (EHS) program operates as part of the Children Youth and Family Services department. The EHS HOME-BASED program is for low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. The program seeks to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. While the position is based out of the Ocean Beach Early Childhood Center in Ocean Park, WA, the Family Support Specialist will travel daily to EHS family homes within an appx. 370 square mile region (Ocean Beach and Naselle-Grays River School Districts) to provide services. Home visiting is a popular strategy for delivering Early Head Start services to expectant parents and families with infants and toddlers. This is a .923 FTE position, working 40 hrs per week, 48 weeks per year.

POSITION: Reporting directly to the Family Resource Coordinator, the Family Support Specialist provides support for program participants by identifying community resources and providing referrals and follow-up to meet family needs. The Specialist will visit participants in their homes, providing family support services, administer and evaluate developmental screenings, make appropriate referrals, and develop relationships with community partners. Additionally, the Specialist will manage data, forms, evaluations, and reports. For a detailed job description, and online application instructions, please visit our website at http://www.esd112.org/hropenings/

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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