Foundation For Early Learning

[full-time] Lead Teacher, Givens Head Start at Olympic ESD 114

2012-01-25 13:30:46

Location: Port Orchard, WA
URL: http://www.oessd.wednet.edu

Description:

Job Summary:
Plan and implement Head Start/ECEAP child development services in partnership and coordination with the site Direct Services Team and families, promoting positive relationships at all times. Supervise Assistant Teacher and volunteers in the classroom.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Plan a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum that integrates all aspects of program priorities, incorporates best developmentally appropriate practices, and assures an optimum learning environment for young children.
2. Establish and maintain an effective system of involving parents in developing children’s individual learning goals, preparing curriculum plans, documenting and recording children’s learning, and measuring child outcomes.
3. Ensure program Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practices, program goals, and program priorities are met.
4. Work in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing child and family activities in the program.
5. Train, supervise and support assistants and classroom volunteers.
6. Perform developmental screening and maintain a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate program.
7. Provide opportunities for parents to learn about the growth and development of their children, including ways to increase connections between school and home.
8. Participate in center team meetings, family staffing, IEP meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, parent meetings, and other parent center activities.
9. Collaborate with school district staff to support children with special needs.
10. Attend all required trainings.
11. Plan and participate in home visits and parent conferences.
12. Support parent involvement in the classroom and other educational opportunities for parents.
13. Work as part of a Direct Service Team that empowers families in meeting family and child goals.
14. Maintain all required documentation including classroom records, daily meal counts, attendance records & USDA worksheets.
15. Write a monthly parent newsletter.
16. Maintain, purchase and request equipment and supplies.
17. Assist in maintaining the facility to meet state licensing standards.

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

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or related field and a minimum of one year experience working in a pre-school or kindergarten. Two years experience required for ECEAP positions.
—OR—
Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) with emphasis in Early Childhood Education or related field and a minimum of two years experience working in a pre-school or kindergarten. —OR— Current CDA and evidence of working on Associate’s Degree with emphasis in early childhood education (or equivalent) to be completed within three years and a minimum of two/three years experience working in a preschool or kindergarten.
2. Experience working with low-income families, diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
3. Experience working with children with disabilities is preferred.
4. Prior Head Start/ECEAP experience or former Head Start/ECEAP parent, preferred.

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Required Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
1. Positive human relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Basic knowledge of computer use.
4. Familiarity with community resources preferred.
5. Ability to maintain program confidentiality policies.
6. Ability to work occasional evenings.
7. Ability to travel; reliable transportation.
8. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
1. None required

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 screens on February 7, 2012. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number1112-22.

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[full-time] Lead Teacher at First A.M.E. Child Development Center

2012-01-06 15:54:03

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

Description:

First A.M.E. Child Development Center is currently searching for an experienced Head Start Lead Teacher who is passionate about working with preschool children, and committed to empowering children and their families.

Through its Head Start and Early Head Start programs, FAME CDC has provided comprehensive, high-quality developmental services to the low-income children and families of central and south Seattle since 1980. These services include disability and mental health services, health and nutrition, transportation, and social services as well as early childhood education.

This position is full-time and qualifies for employer-paid benefits including excellent medical and dental benefits, life and long-term disability insurance for employees.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day classroom operations, including: organizing age-appropriate activities for the children; weekly lesson planning; directing the arrangement of the classroom environment according to the Reggio Emilia philosophy; recruiting, training, and supervising classroom volunteers; developing and implementing goals for the children based on classroom observation; planning and conducting home visits, conferences, and meetings with parents; setting standards for classroom discipline; making appropriate referrals upon recognition of any family’s or child’s special needs or mental health concerns; recruiting parents for active participation in Head Start Policy Council and Parent Committee meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:
An associate degree in Early Childhood Education; or

An associate degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching preschool children; or

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with a Head Start mandate to earn an associate degree in Early Childhood Education no later than October 1, 2011; and

A Head Start mandate to earn a bachelor’s degree no later than September 30, 2013. Applicants who already have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.

Demonstrated confidence in working in a child development setting.

Hours:
40 hours per week, 9 months per year

Compensation:
$16.43 per hour

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[full-time] Coordinator Assistant, Child Development at Olympic ESD 114

2011-12-28 09:48:02

Location: Kitsap County, WA
URL: http://www.oesd.wednet.edu

Description:

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Child Development Coordinator, support and train Head Start/ECEAP educational staff in planning and implementing all aspects of Head Start and ECEAP child development services. This position supports the comprehensive system that involves families in developing individual child learning plans, curriculum planning, on-going observation and assessment of children’s learning, recording children’s outcomes and related training and technical assistance.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Support educational programs by providing role modeling, guidance and training to Head Start teachers, substitute teachers and volunteers to promote developmentally appropriate practices and assure an optimum learning environment for young children.
2. Work in partnership with teachers and direct service teams in planning and individualizing for children including children with special needs.
3. Ensure program Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practices, program goals and program priorities are met.
4. Provide support, technical assistance and training to staff on individualizing developmentally appropriate curriculum, positive child guidance practices, developing children’s individual learning goals, documenting and recording children’s learning and measuring child outcomes.
5. Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, families, volunteers and school district staff.
6. Maintain an organized system of providing educational assistance to multiple sites and staff that includes constant and regular communication.
7. Train and support educational staff, substitute teachers and volunteers.
8. Provide opportunities for staff to promote connections between school and home.
9. Provide direct educational services where need is indicated.
10. Attend all required trainings.
11. Maintain an organized system of providing educational assistance to various sites and staff.
12. Provide trainings and follow-ups, which include literacy training’s to groups and individuals.
13. Implement adult learning principles into all aspects of work.

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

Required Education and Experience:
1. Current CDA and evidence of working on Associate’s Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) to be completed within three years — OR –
2. Associates Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years experience working in a pre-school or kindergarten — OR –
3. Bachelors Degree in Early Child Education or Child Development or related field and a minimum of one year experience working with pre-school or kindergarten
4. Experience working with low-income families, diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
5. Experience working with children with disabilities and behavior challenges is preferred.
6. Prior Head Start/ECEAP experience or former Head Start/ECEAP parent preferred.
7. Adult education experience preferred.
8. Experience implementing on-going assessment system of child learning for 3 – 5 preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
1. Positive human relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Basic knowledge of computer use.
5. Ability to maintain program confidentiality policies.
6. Ability to work occasional evenings.
3. Ability to travel; reliable transportation.
4. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
1. None required
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 screens on January 6, 2012. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number1112-21.

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[full-time] Assistant Teacher Head Start at Olympic ESD 114

2011-12-27 14:25:17

Location: Brownsville, WA
URL: http://www.oesd.wednet.edu

Description:

Job Summary:
Assist in planning and implementing the preschool curriculum and family related activities.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Assist lead teacher in working in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum that assures an optimum learning environment for young children.
2. Assist lead teacher in establishing and maintaining an effective system of involving parents to support the individual learning of each child.
3. Assist lead teacher in ensuring program Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practices, program goals and program priorities are met.
4. Assist lead teachers in working in partnership with parents to plan and implement child and family activities in the program.
5. Assist in preparing food.
6. Assist in performing developmental screenings and maintaining a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate program.
7. Serve as a role model for volunteers.
8. Assist in providing opportunities for parents to learn about the growth and development of their children.
9. Participate in family staffings, Direct Service Team site meetings, parent meetings and all other parent center activities.
10. Participate in inservices and trainings as required.
11. Participate in home visits and parent conferences.
12. Support parent involvement in the classroom and all other educational opportunities.
13. Work as a part of a Direct Service Team that assists families in meeting their goals.
14. Assist in maintaining all required documentation including classroom records, and attendance records.
15. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and purchasing of supplies.

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

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in Early Childhood or current Child Dev. Associate (CDA) awarded by the council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
3. One year experience working with preschool children in a group setting.
4. Experience working with low-income families, diverse cultures, and ethnic backgrounds preferred.
5. Prior Head Start/ECEAP experience or former Head Start/ECEAP parent preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
1. Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
3. Computer skills or willingness to learn.
4. Ability to follow instructions.
5. Ability to work as a team member.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality in adherence to program policies.
7. Ability to work occasional evenings.
8. Ability to travel; reliable transportation.
9. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
1. None required
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 screens on January 9, 2012. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number1112-20.

Thank you for your interest in Olympic ESD 114.

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[full-time] Assistant Teacher, ECEAP: Two Positions at Olympic Educational Service District 114

2011-11-04 15:12:05

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

Description:

Job Summary:
Assist in planning and implementing the preschool curriculum and family related activities.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Assist lead teacher in working in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum that assures an optimum learning environment for young children.
2. Assist lead teacher in establishing and maintaining an effective system of involving parents to support the individual learning of each child.
3. Assist lead teacher in ensuring program Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practices, program goals and program priorities are met.
4. Assist lead teachers in working in partnership with parents to plan and implement child and family activities in the program.
5. Assist in preparing food.
6. Assist in performing developmental screenings and maintaining a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate program.
7. Serve as a role model for volunteers.
8. Assist in providing opportunities for parents to learn about the growth and development of their children.
9. Participate in family staffings, Direct Service Team site meetings, parent meetings and all other parent center activities.
10. Participate in in-services and trainings as required.
11. Participate in home visits and parent conferences.
12. Support parent involvement in the classroom and all other educational opportunities.
13. Work as a part of a Direct Service Team that assists families in meeting their goals.
14. Assist in maintaining all required documentation including classroom records and attendance records.
15. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and purchasing of supplies.

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

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: none
• Frequent: standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting up to 10 pounds, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, moderate noise levels
• Occasional: sitting, driving, handling paperwork, climbing, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/fax machine/calculator/phone/vacuum cleaner, looking at computer monitor, exposure to toxic chemicals/moving parts/fumes, 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 360-782-5093. This position is Open Until Filled and screens on November 18, 2011. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number 1112-15.

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[full-time] Family Advocate at Olympic Educational Service District 114

2011-11-04 10:58:15

Location: Port Orchard, WA
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. Develop Family Partnership Agreements with families to assist them in identifying strengths, setting goals and addressing family concerns.
10. Maintain up to date family records in a confidential manner.
11. Work in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing center activities and parent enrichment activities.
12. Complete reports and maintain required documentation of services provided.
13. Provide support and guidance to Policy Council members and at meetings if applicable.
14. Enter data into Promis database.
15. Participate in supervision, meetings, and professional trainings as required.
16. Ensure Performance Standards are met

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.

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 November 18 & 30, 2011. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number 1112-01A.

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[full-time] Head Start/ECEAP Lead Teacher/Advocate at Olympic Educational Service District 114

2011-11-03 15:12:19

Location: Kitsap County, WA
URL: http://www.oesd.wednet.edu

Description:

Job Summary:
Plan and implement preschool curriculum and family related activities and programming, emphasizing social services to families and parent activities.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Plan and deliver a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum in the preschool classrooms that integrates all aspects of program priorities, incorporates best developmentally appropriate practices, and assures an optimum learning environment for young children.
2. Recruit, enroll and orient ECEAP and or Head Start families at assigned sites or site and assist as needed in the overall program.
3. Work in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing children, center and parent enrichment activities.
4. Collaborate with school district staff to support children with special needs.
5. Supervise, train and support assistants and classroom volunteers.
6. Perform developmental screenings and maintain a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate program.
7. Encourage, support and provide opportunities for parent involvement and leadership in the classroom and community.
8. Develop Family Partnership Agreements with families to assist them in identifying strengths, setting goals and addressing family concerns.
9. Provide parents with information regarding educational opportunities and social service resources.
10. Work as part of a Direct Service Team to respond to families’ emergent needs.
11. Plan and participate in home visits and parent conferences.
12. Provide referrals to appropriate community resources; monitor and track needed follow-up, referral outcomes.
13. Work with Health Nutrition Advocate to evaluate family and child health information and work with families to ensure children obtain needed immunizations, screenings, exams and needed follow-up.
14. Develop a plan with parents and staff for classroom care of children with special health care needs.
15. Participate in center team meetings, family staffings, IEP meetings, and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
16. Complete required reports and maintain all required documentation of services provided.
17. Ensure program Performance Standards, developmentally appropriate practices, program goals and program priorities are met.
18. Attend all required trainings.
19. Write a monthly parent newsletter.
20. Maintain, purchase and request equipment and supplies.

Other Job Functions:
1. Participate in supervision, meetings, trainings and community activities as required.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
1. AA degree or higher with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education.
(These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree.)
OR
A valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3)
Early Childhood Special Education
OR
A current CDA and evidence of working on Associate’s Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) to be completed within three years and a minimum of two years working in a preschool setting.
2. Experience working with families in a Human Services related position preferred
3. Two years experience working in a pre-school or kindergarten.
4. Two years experience (paid or volunteer) working with low income families.
5. Knowledge of local community resources and experience with referring to community resources.
6. Experience working with families from diverse cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
7. Experience working as a team in providing services.
8. Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
9. Prior Head Start/ECEAP experience or former Head Start/ECEAP parent preferred.
10. Supervisory and/or adult education experience preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
1. Must have good human relations, public relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Computer skills.
4. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
5. Ability to travel; reliable transportation; valid Washington driver’s license or ability to secure one.
6. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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: none
• Frequent: standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, vision, handling paperwork, lifting up to 10 pounds, use of personal computer, looking at computer monitor, 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 50 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling, repetitive motion, use of fax machine/calculator/phone/vacuum cleaner, 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.

Thank you for your interest in Olympic ESD 114.

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[full-time] Assistant Teacher, ECEAP at Olympic Educational Service District 114

2011-11-03 15:10:53

Location: Kitsap County, WA
URL: http://www.oesd.wednet.edu

Description:

Job Summary:
Assist in planning and implementing the preschool curriculum and family related activities.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Assist lead teacher in working in partnership with parents and staff in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum that assures an optimum learning environment for young children.
2. Assist lead teacher in establishing and maintaining an effective system of involving parents to support the individual learning of each child.
3. Assist lead teacher in ensuring program Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practices, program goals and program priorities are met.
4. Assist lead teachers in working in partnership with parents to plan and implement child and family activities in the program.
5. Assist in preparing food.
6. Assist in performing developmental screenings and maintaining a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate program.
7. Serve as a role model for volunteers.
8. Assist in providing opportunities for parents to learn about the growth and development of their children.
9. Participate in family staffings, Direct Service Team site meetings, parent meetings and all other parent center activities.
10. Participate in in-services and trainings as required.
11. Participate in home visits and parent conferences.
12. Support parent involvement in the classroom and all other educational opportunities.
13. Work as a part of a Direct Service Team that assists families in meeting their goals.
14. Assist in maintaining all required documentation including classroom records and attendance records.
15. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and purchasing of supplies.

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

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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[full-time] Family Health Home Visitor at Olympic Educational Service District 114

2011-10-31 11:43:58

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

Description:

Job Summary:
Primary function or working directly with expectant families and Infants in Toddlers in the families home using the Parents as Teacher curriculum. Home visits last for 90 minutes once a week. Socializations are planned twice a month. Plan and implement a developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environment for pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers and their families. Work in partnership with a public health nurse through clinical supervision and dual home visits to support families.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Support parents and expectant parents in their primary role as caregivers both through weekly home visits and participation in bi-monthly group socialization experiences. Use adult learning principles while working with families.
2. Enroll, recruit and maintain caseloads of families using OESD procedures and PROMIS data base.
3. Work in partnership with families and staff in planning and implementing an environment where infants and toddlers can form positive attachments with parents and primary caregivers.
4. Encourage and support parental involvement in the home visits and group experiences and all other educational opportunities.
5. Work with parents, their families, and other staff to screen and assess children’s strengths and growth needs.
6. Partner with parents to create and maintain a learning environment that supports children and families, is responsive to individual needs, and promotes infant and toddler growth and development. Develop Individual Learning Plans for each child or build on Individual Family Services Plans that have been developed by our Early Intervention provider.
7. Partner with parents in identifying opportunities to learn about the growth and development of their children and help develop a Family Partnership Agreement based on parent goals.
8. Develop and track a Health Plan for the Infants and Toddlers in partnership with the parents. Provide resources and support to families to keep their children up-to-date on the EPSDT schedule for health care.
9. Help parents to address their social service needs.
10. Assure that all record keeping, USDA records, screenings, observations, anecdotal notes, home visits and parent conferences are appropriately implemented and documented according to Head Start Performance Standards.
11. Model appropriate communication skills, guidance techniques, and nurturing qualities and promote positive attachments between caregivers, children, and families.
12. Help transition families from Early Head Start to the next learning environment in the continuum of early childhood services.
13. Maintain, purchase, and request equipment and supplies.
14. Maintain certification as a Parents as Teacher provider.
15. Be present at yearly parent/staff/self-assessment and evaluation.

Other Job Functions:
1. Participate in meetings and trainings as required.
2. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
1. Associate of Arts degree in Human Development, Human Services, or similar field and a minimum of two years experience working with parents of children birth to three-years old.
2. Experience working with low-income families, diverse cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
3. Experience working with teens, infants and toddlers, and children with disabilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
1. Must have good human relations and interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to work with families with children with disabilities.
4. Knowledge of substance abuse issues or willingness to learn.
5. Computer skills or willingness to learn.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality in adherence to program policy.
7. Ability to work occasional evenings.
8. Ability to travel; reliable transportation.
9. Ability to lift infants and toddlers.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications:
1. CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Certificates or ability to obtain prior to working with children.

Working Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:
• Significant: talking, hearing
• Frequent: vision, driving, handling paperwork, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting up to 10 pounds, use of personal computer/phone, looking at computer monitor, moderate noise levels
• Occasional: standing, walking, sitting, climbing, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling, repetitive motion, use of fax machine/calculator, color vision, peripheral/depth perception, ability to adjust focus, exposure to blood/bodily fluids/fumes, loud 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 360-782-5093. This position is Open Until Filled and screens on November 8 & 14, 2011. Application materials must be received by 4:00pm on that date. Please reference job number 1112-12.

Thank you for your interest in Olympic ESD 114.

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[full-time] NAEYC Accredited Preschool Program Supervisor at Phinney Neighborhood Association

2011-10-11 15:47:29

Location: Seattle
URL: http://phinneycenter.org

Description:

PNA Kids! Preschool Program Supervisor Job Announcement

The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build community by providing programs, services and activities aimed at connecting neighbors and fostering civic involvement in the greater Greenwood-Phinney-Ballard community.

Our Values
• Leadership, partnership and teamwork
• Honesty, respect and integrity
• Effective, responsible and sustainable
• Sharing, caring and service
• Joy, laughter and fun

Our Work
• Nurturing youth and families
• Bringing people together
• Enriching lives
• Serving our community

About PNA Kids!
PNA Kids! provides high quality enrichment programming and is dedicated to nurturing the social, emotional and educational growth and development of preschool and school-age children in a caring and self-esteem building environment. PNA Kids! focuses on a dynamic curriculum that fosters creativity, instills a love for learning, builds social skills, and raises awareness of the community. Operating at two locations, Whittier Elementary and the Phinney Neighborhood Center, PNA Kids! serves 250-300 families annually. Twenty teachers and support staff maintain PNA Kids! which includes Whittier Kids!, a NAEYC accredited half and full day preschool, and two before-and-after school care programs serving children in grades K-5, Whittier Kids! (WK!) and Phinney Ridge Kids! (PRK!).

Position Overview
The Preschool Program Supervisor is responsible for the general supervision and management of the children, staff and the program at the PNA’s Whittier Kids! (WK!) Preschool Program. Areas of responsibility include:

Program Management: Manage program according to best practices established by NAEYC and DEL. Ensure that curriculum is developed and delivered in a culturally competent and intentional manner. Creating and sustaining a developmentally appropriate classroom environment for early learners.

Managing Staff: Hire, orient and provide supervision for WK! teachers, aides and volunteers; foster and maintain cooperative relationships with all other staff members; oversight of and commitment to continued professional development; facilitate weekly staff meetings.

Community Relations: Interact positively and constructively with families; build strong community bonds through cooperation and collaboration with other PNA programs and community organizations.
Administrative Responsibilities: Overseeing the overall quality of the program; coordinate with other PNA programs and community organizations as needed with regard to the use of space; Assist PNA Kids! Director in short and long range planning; responsible for developing and monitoring the annual budget; ensure that the program meets or surpasses facility licensing standards.

The Program Supervisor reports to the PNA Child Care Director.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The PNA is seeking a knowledgeable, energetic Program Supervisor whose experience and philosophy closely aligns with an emphasis on individualized, play based, inclusive programming and practices.

This individual we are seeking has the planning, coordination and supervisory skills to implement a high quality, developmentally appropriate, anti-bias program and to manage the program budget in a responsible manner.

This individual we are seeking is skilled in balancing the needs of children, parents and staff, and supervising teachers while supporting individual strengths and allowing a degree of autonomy in the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications
•BA or MA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field OR a minimum of 45 credits is required in one of these subject areas is required.
•Experience leading a NAEYC accredited center and strong knowledge of NAEYC Standards
•Preferred candidates will have experience utilizing the Creative Curriculum
•Two or more years of direct experience working with children ages 2 through 5 required and experience working with children with special needs preferred.
•At least two years supervisory experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a school age group setting.
•Knowledge of and commitment to cultural relevancy and anti-bias practices.
•Ability to lead, inspire and motivate staff.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Experience developing and managing budgets preferred.
•Knowledge of the Department of Early Learning (DEL) licensing regulations preferred.
•Experience working with programs in shared spaces preferred.

Salary Range
$37,000 – $39,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health care and paid time off. This is a full time, salaried, exempt position; some evenings required. The PNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume to hr@phinneycenter.org by October 24, 2011

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