Foundation For Early Learning

[full-time] Early Learning and Child Care Licensing Eastern Region Administrator at Washington State Department of Early Learning

2012-02-01 14:17:02

Location: Spokane
URL: http://www.del.wa.gov

Description:

The Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL) helps ensure all children in Washington have high-quality early learning opportunities that prepare them for success in school and life. We work in partnership with parents, families, caregivers, and early learning professionals to offer information and resources that support healthy child development. Learn more about DEL at www.del.wa.gov.

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities
We are currently seeking an Eastern Region Administrator working out of our Spokane office. The Eastern Region Administrator oversees early learning child care licensing activities in the Eastern region of Washington. This leader is responsible for the regional operation of early learning and child care licensing which includes: personnel management, resource management, monitoring of budget and consistent application and implementation of policy, procedure and practice related to Washington Administrative Code and department initiatives.

The Eastern Region Administrator is responsible for fostering positive and collaborative working relationships with internal and community partners. Communicates objective information to and from the region and for coordination at the regional level of department focused initiatives in: policy; IT projects and updates and quality rating improvement.

Desirable Qualifications
DEL is most interested in candidates who meet or exceed the following criteria: *Possess a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, education, early learning, public administration or related field,

*Demonstrated supervisory or managerial leadership experience, preferably in Washington state government,

*Excellent written and oral communication skills,

*Previous experience working in an agency or organization with a focus on regulatory practices and an understanding of state government operations to include legislative processes, external awareness particularly related to policy or project implementation and interdependence of child care systems.

*Ability to positively represent the agency in effective communications with the public, government agencies, and special interest organizations on relevant issues.

*Ability to positively influence change, manage conflict and perform both as a team member and in independent judgment situations.

Annual Compensation $58,000 – $68,000 DOQ
Washington State offers a solid benefits package that includes a state retirement plan, deferred compensation, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, a full array of health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance coverage, and other optional benefit programs.

Application procedure
Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following information:

*A letter of interest (addressing the elements listed in the Desirable Qualifications section of this announcement);

*A current resume;

Submit application materials to: “HR@del.wa.gov”
Please include your last name and the position title in the subject line of your email.
If e-mail is not possible, mail application packet to:
Washington State Department of Early Learning—Human Resources Department
PO Box 40970 Olympia, WA 98504-0970
FAX to 360/407-1437
Candidate evaluation will be ongoing and it will be to the applicant’s advantage to submit materials by February 14, 2012.

The Department of Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please call 360.725.4922 or fax 360.407.1437.

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[part-time] Early Childhood Education and Assistance (ECEAP) Specialist at Washington State Department of Early Learning

2012-01-09 13:19:41

Location: Lacey, WA.
URL: http://www.del.wa.gov

Description:

We are currently seeking a part-time Commerce Specialist 3 in our Lacey Office. This position is anticipated to be part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, and last 6 months. This position is also referred to as an Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) Specialist. The ECEAP Specialists oversee ECEAP contractor continuous improvement, including contract management, monitoring, program reviews and technical assistance. They develop and interpret ECEAP Performance Standards, lead and participate in special ECEAP projects, and support DEL and division projects related to ECEAP.

DEL is most interested in candidates who meet or exceed the following criteria:

Bachelors degree or higher in child development, early childhood education, human development, health education, human services, family support, social work, mental or behavioral health, psychology, public health, nursing, or a closely related field
Experience in direct delivery of comprehensive early learning services, such as ECEAP or Head Start
Experience providing consultation, training, or technical assistance in early learning, family support, health, or comprehensive pre-kindergarten program design or management
Professional experience in monitoring early learning programs, skilled at observing children in classrooms, providing objective analysis, and interpreting and applying performance standards
Knowledge of current research, practices, and resources in three or more of the following areas: pre-kindergarten programming, comprehensive services for low-income children and families, early childhood education, children with special needs, parent involvement, family support, health, nutrition, mental health and behavior, child care licensing, early learning professional development, operation of early learning programs, and early learning and family outcomes
Excellent written communication skills; computer proficiency, including Word and Excel
Excellent oral communication skills, including skills for meeting facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and consensus-building
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects; demonstrated skill at objective observation; ability to analyze and synthesize data and apply objective evaluation criteria
Commitment to continuous quality improvement in state operations and local ECEAP services

Ability to collaborate with Department of Early Learning staff and positively represent DEL with diverse external partners

Availability to travel outside of the state office a minimum of one week every two months

Compensation Range —$22.94 to $30.07 hourly, DOQ

Application procedure
Interested candidates may apply by applying online at www.careers.wa.gov or by submitting:
· A letter of interest (addressing the elements listed in the Desirable Qualifications section of this announcement, in the order they are listed); and
· A current resume

Submit application materials to: HR@del.wa.gov
Please include your last name and the position title in the subject line of your email.
If e-mail is not possible, mail application packet to:
Washington State Department of Early Learning—Human Resources Department
PO Box 40970 Olympia, WA 98504-0970
FAX to 360/407-1437
Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2012. Candidate evaluation will be ongoing and it will be to the applicant’s advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

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