Foundation For Early Learning

[part-time] Early Achievers Technical (TA) Specialist at Walla Walla Community College

2012-08-20 16:34:56

Location: Anywhere
URL: http://www.wwcc.edu/CMS/index.php?id=2771

Description:

Community-Minded Enterprises’ Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington is responsible for the coordination and implementation of Early Achievers, Washington’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), efforts in the regional community. Early Achievers is Washington State’s voluntary program for helping licensed child care providers offer high-quality care. The Child Care Aware of Washington Network is responsible for the “Improvement” efforts in the development of a statewide QRIS that includes working with local communities statewide to offer consistent high quality supports to providers that include, but are not limited to, technical assistance, professional development, on-site consultation, and coaching.

The TA Specialist will provide resources and support to programs enrolling in Early Achievers and moving through the Level 2 process in preparation for rating. Services will focus on enrollment, program assessment, access to Level 2 trainings and implementation of training content, understanding of policies and procedures, meeting quality standards, and preparation for the on site evaluation.

The TA Specialist is a member of the Early Achiever team, coordinated by the Regional Coordinator. The Specialist participates as an active member of the Early Achieve team; setting goals and deciding how to accomplish the work of the program. In addition, a TA specialist will be assigned primary responsibility for supporting a caseload of providers moving through Level 2 of Early Achievers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Specific responsibilities of the TA Specialist include, but may not be limited to:
· Recruit and assist licensed center and family child care providers to enter into and progress through WA State Early Achievers Quality Rating and Improvement System.
· Provide culturally relevant and inclusive technical assistance in person at licensed child care facilities throughout service delivery region and also by phone and e-mail.
· Provide Technical Assistance to child care providers to build capacity around various domains including specific early learning topics, use of technology, navigating the state professional development system, and carrying out quality related self-assessments.
· Manage a caseload up to 40 clients and assist clients in reaching specific milestones over a distinct period of time.
· Participate in C-ME technical assistant cohort meetings.
· Participate in contractor training and other professional development activities required by C-ME.
· Input completed documentation into the Efforts to Outcomes Social Solutions database and/or other databases, and complete reports and documentation as outlined by C-ME.
· Maintain provider, family, and child confidentiality.
· Other duties that relate to the work of the Early Achiever team as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirements include at least 5 years of relevant experience; or an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and 3 years related work experience; or a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and 3 years related work experience; or a Masters of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and 3 year related job experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work independently and self-motivate; majority of time is offsite work.
Ability to maintain timely documentation/data entry into electronic data system.
Proven ability to consistently meet monthly project goals.
Ability to work night and weekend hours.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Education programs and resources, including school districts.
Demonstrated knowledge of child care licensing program policies and early childhood education.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent listening skills with the ability to give and receive critical feedback.
Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, cultural relevancy and inclusion is required.
Experience in/understanding of the provision quality customer service.
Knowledge of computer software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
Washington State Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and access to a reliable automobile.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Speaking abilities in the Spanish language.
Knowledge of service delivery area and resources.
Demonstrated ability to present information formally and informally to large and small groups.

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[full-time] Toddler Teacher, Greenwood area at Cheryl Martin, Orca Children's Center

2012-06-11 15:57:05

Location: Seattle
URL: http://www.orcachildrens.comcastbiz.net

Description:

Experienced, Energetic & creative Toddler Teacher needed for a full time co-teaching position at Orca Children’s Center. Hours may vary from 7am to 6pm. A CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education preferred or enrollment in ECE program. Enjoyment of Toddler children & ability to work as part of a team with knowledge & awareness of best practices for early childhood education is a must. Also able to work with preschoolers as needed. Teachers write & implement curriculum; communicate & interact with parents & teachers; do housekeeping tasks as needed; and give caring, supportive, encouraging attention to our children, in a safe, positive environment. Must be reliable, and able to multi-task, & complete Stars (Merit) requirements. DOE, starting $11-12., paid sick leave & vacation, & holidays.located in the Phinney/ Greenwood area Call Cheryl Martin, 206-789-7648, or E-Mail -orcachildrenscenter@mail.com.

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[part-time] Head Start Classroom Substitute at Educare ELC

2012-01-30 13:19:30

Location: Seattle
Description:

Head Start Classroom Substitute

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is a premier regional agency that provides innovative pre-K to 12 services and leadership. We are committed to success for each child and eliminating the opportunity gap. Foundational to our work is a shared commitment to equity and inclusion, and cultural competence by staff, volunteers, and interns. We are seeking on-call Head Start Site Substitutes to assist Head Start Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Classroom Aides in providing quality services to preschoolers and their families. The positions are based in White Center and are part an innovative Educare Program and White Center Early Learning Initiative (WCELI) which provides services to children and families in the multi-cultural communities of White Center and Burien.

Successful candidates must obtain Food Handler’s Permit , CPR/First Aide Certificate and Tuburculosis test ( within the last 6 months) prior to employment.
Please email resume including previous child care experience and 2 current references.

Schedule: On-call position. Minimum $ 12 hr, DOE. No benefits. For more information, contact kkugler@psesd.org
NO CALLS PLEASE.
Puget Sound ESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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[full-time] lead 2 year old teacher needed at Phinney Ridge Lutheran CDC

2011-04-11 12:44:06

Location: Seattle
Description:

The position available is for the lead teacher in a class of 10 (5-1 student-teacher ratio) 2-3 year olds. The lead teachers main responsibilities are; fostering social and emotional growth of his/her students; creating community between staff, parents, and children; observing children and their environments so they can set up learning activities and the classroom environment in a way that builds on individual and class interests and goals; curriculum planning. The main goals that we have for our children are to instill a love for learning by offering new and meaningful experiences, teach children how to work together, and give children the skills to resolve conflicts without teacher intervention. If this sounds interesting to you I would love to find a time to talk, please send me your resume at cdc@prlc.org
$11-$13 hourly with benifits

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