Job Opportunities at Child Care Resources

The following positions are available within our agency. Please send Resume and cover letter to: Child Care Resources, ATTN : Human Resources, 1225 South Weller #300, Seattle, WA 98144. View benefits description below.

The following jobs are staff positions at CCR

Title: Chief Program Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: DOQ
Organization Budget: $5 – 6M (Expected FY 2012)

The Chief Program Officer is a key leader and member of the agency’s leadership team. The CPO provides strategic programmatic leadership and direction to 30+ employees. As the person accountable for program delivery, the CPO ensures CCR staff deliver consistently high quality services that meet our outcome requirements. As a dynamic leader, the CPO engages staff to identify innovative approaches that meet children’s needs, support provider’s quality improvement and represents CCR in the early learning community.

The Organization:
The mission of Child Care Resources is to lead efforts to promote equity for children, community stability, and school readiness by:
• Helping families access and choose high quality child and after school care.
• Partnering with providers and caregivers to offer excellent care.
• Advocating for child care solutions that strengthen communities.

CCR’s current strategic priorities are to ensure:
1. Children in non-parental child care will be in higher-quality settings because of the services that CCR provides.
2. The early learning network in King County (and beyond) will better serve all children.
3. Improved organizational strength and visibility to position CCR to provide exceptional services and to remain a leader in the early learning community.



Some Key CCR Outcomes for 2011:
• 6,500 families found child care through CCR.
• 14,000 hours of technical assistance provided to child care providers.
• 58 women graduated from the CCR Careers Program.
• 77 child care subsidies administered.
• 505 homeless families served by the homeless child care program.

CCR seeks a Chief Program Officer who is committed to our mission of ensuring that every child has a great start in school and in life. The successful candidate will have a strong background and experience in fostering the development of innovative programs.


Major Functions:
Communications and Relationship Building
• Promotes the agency as a reputable resource that can comment on matters relevant to child care and early childhood education.
• Works in partnership with CEO to create and implement an effective external communications plan to build upon the agency’s reputation as a community leader and to promote its mission.
• Identifies and cultivates key relationships and works collaboratively with others to promote improved outcomes for young children and their families.
• Represents CCR in the early learning community on program-related issues with community partners, funders or within the CCR&R network in Washington State
• Create opportunities to forge strategic partnerships with other providers, funders, and agencies through identifying service gaps and designing effective, viable solutions to the communities.
Program Leadership
• Provide leadership to the organization that ensures all of CCR’s work is integrated and collaborative toward meeting our mission and outcomes across all program areas.
• Leads and manages program managers/directors in planning, budgeting, establishing goals and outcomes for all CCR programs.
• Responsible for strategy on new program design and development.
• Ensure compliance with all program grant compliance requirements with key funders and partners. Manage continual dialogue and effective reporting with external agencies.

Operational Leadership
• Convenes cross-agency work teams to address operational effectiveness.
• Assists the CEO in staffing Board committees, as needed. Attends CCR board meetings as program leader.
• 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.
• Assists in establishing and engaging staff to provide additional clarity around CCR’s role in the early learning community.
• Ensures the agency has appropriate technology to support program development that leads to successful outcomes.
• Builds effective recruiting processes and programs that ensure that CCR hires and retains the most qualified candidates for each role.
• Works in partnership with Chief Administrative Officer to ensure staff have appropriate technology to support their program needs.


Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:


The ideal candidate possesses


• Master’s degree (MPA, MSW, MEd) or related field. Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
• Ten to 15 years of experience in the delivery of services in the field of human services, with a preference for early learning.
• At least five years experience in a senior management or leadership role with direct responsibility for program outcomes. Demonstrated ability to provide vision, staff supervision, cross-team engagement of teams, and budget oversight.


Core Competencies for Chief Program Officer

• Highly effective leadership; demonstrates a fundamental respect for the dignity of others. Works collegially and is a proven team builder. Inclined to coach and teach in order to improve knowledge and ability of others, while holding people accountable for results.
• An innovator, capable of creating or seizing opportunities to improve program outcomes and build strategic collaborative partnerships with other organizations.
• Understands and values quality improvement.
• Applies managerial and technical skills to measure and improve efficiency and effectiveness and ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Able to effectively address overlapping projects and deadlines.
• Adaptable and reliable in face of conflict, crisis, or changing priorities.
• Able to lead a team in managing multiple and often simultaneous tasks while creating a work environment recognized for a high level of organization, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and results.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
• Business “literate,” understands financial reports, applies data to assess business effectiveness and efficiency and makes fiscally responsible decisions.
• Politically astute and tactful; attentive to the perspectives and competing interests of various internal and external stakeholders.


To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to:
Child Care Resources/HR
1225 S. Weller, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98144

Or email to:
communications@childcare.org


Closing Date: As soon as filled, first consideration February 22, 2012



 

 
POSITION: Provider Services Coordinator/Project Manager

POSITION PURPOSE: The Provider Services Coordinator is responsible for the ongoing operations of the Provider Services department; providing the key link between the agency and the local community on early learning/child care issues as they relate to the provider perspective and their need for technical assistance and training. The Coordinator is responsible for supervising a team of staff who develop and provide services to the early learning community. She or he also coordinates service delivery and goal setting with the Director of Provider Services to insure continuity. She or he holds shared responsibility for the promotion of quality child care in the community, and marketing services for providers.

NATURE AND SCOPE: The Provider Services Coordinator is a member of the agency supervisor team and reports to the CEO. He or she is accountable, along with other members of the Provider Services team for promoting quality child care. The Provider Services Coordinator provides overall vision for the department and facilitates the development of goals and objectives and insures the development of work plans to meet them. He or she is responsible to hire, train, monitor and evaluate staff that carries out these services insuring parent service staff’s involvement and feedback.

The Provider Services Coordinator develops and monitors her or his program budget and monitors the specific contracts that pertain to their areas of responsibility, including coordinating billing with the Finance team. The Provider Services Coordinator meets regularly with local funders (including the Department of Early Learning, local governments, United Way, private foundations, etc.) to insure ongoing satisfaction with agency services and early intervention when dissatisfaction occurs. She/he prepares and/or assists with the development of applications for new and existing funding.

The Provider Services Coordinator insures that the agency is represented with local organizations, entities, and groups concerned with early learning, and child and family issues. The Provider Services Coordinator insures that technical assistance and consultation on issues is provided to the community as needed.

The Provider Services Coordinator works cooperatively with the provider services leadership team to insure maintenance of ongoing day to day operations.

The Provider Services Coordinator is responsible for involving staff in the planning and conducting of advocacy activities to educate the local community on issues facing child care providers

The Provider Services Coordinator insures all programs and services that are developed are culturally relevant and inclusive of the communities that we serve.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: MA degree in early childhood education, child development, public administration or social service field and 4 years related job related experience; BA degree and 6 years job experience or 10 years equivalent work experience At least 2 years of the required work experience should be in management and administration, preferable in a team based environment. In-depth knowledge of early childhood development issues, child care administration and the needs of parents, children, providers and business are required. Strong computer skills; knowledge of budgets, excellent speaking writing, training and presentation skills are also required. Reliable transportation for county wide driving a must. A commitment to undoing institutional racism, diversity, cultural relevancy and inclusion required.

Where: Child Care Resources

Hours: Full time, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., some evening and weekend work expected

Starting Salary $40,000-$50,000 per year range, with full benefits

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to:
Child Care Resources/Coord.
1225 S. Weller, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98144

Or email communications@childcare.org 

Closing Date: February 15, 2012, 5 p.m.
 

CCR Employee Benefits Package

Benefits offered to CCR Employees who are regular employees working 20+ hours a week:  Medical Premium is fully covered for the employee: Regence Selections Dental Premium is fully covered for the employee Washington Dental  Life Insurance 1 times salary Long Term Disability 66% of salary after 90 days Flexible Spending Accounts Medical and Dependent Care Retirement Child Care Resources provides a maximum 50% (1.5% of salary) match on up to an employee’s 3% contribution of salary. We make deductions pre-tax and have a broker that provides the services and financial counseling. Paid Time Off   (This is a pool of leave that can be used for any purpose. If you are ill for more than three days then Extended Illness is utilized)  Hire date through completion of 2nd year 14 hours per month start of 3rd year through completion of 5th year 16 hours per month start of 6th year and subsequent years 18 hours per month Extended Illness (Illness that requires a staff person to be gone more than three days) hours per month (total of 64 hours for the year) These are both prorated based on FTE.

The following RFQ is for independent contractors to CCR:
 

Early Learning Consultant Request for Qualifications

Child Care Resources is seeking individuals to provide consultation for child care programs in King County. Consultation may include the following: onsite coaching, mentoring for accreditation, technical assistance, and training. Please see our Project Profiles for details regarding the scope of work.

Early Learning Consultants are independent contractors to CCR, not employees.

Minimum educational qualifications for our general pool of consultant/mentors include:
• CDA or two year degree in ECE. Exceptions to this may be granted based on a candidate’s experience and background, and commitment towards pursing a certificate or degree in ECE.
• Course work and/or formal training in culturally appropriate anti-bias practice and theory and continued commitment to this work. Exceptions may be granted based on a candidate’s experience and background and a demonstrated commitment towards continued professional development in this area.
Minimum professional experience includes:
• 5 years of work with young children in a group setting,
• experience supporting adult learners, and
• experience working in diverse early childhood settings.
Additional qualifications include:
• The ability to travel in King County.
• Access to and comfort with technology, including computers and the Internet

Additional education and experience may be required for contractors working with specific projects (see below).


Areas of Expertise:
We are seeking individuals with experience and expertise in one or more of the following content areas:
• Infant Development
• Toddler Development
• Preschooler Development
• Bilingual/Bicultural/Dual Language Education
• Language and Literacy
• Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS, ITERS, FCCERS)
• Program Administration Scale
• Creative Curriculum
• High Scope Curriculum
• Family Child Care Accreditation
• NAEYC Accreditation
• Social-Emotional Development
• Child Care Center Administration & Management
• Other standardized assessment tools measuring learning and/or social emotional development.

Contractors work in partnership with child care center teachers and administrators and/or family child care providers to model and support best practices in early childhood education and management, and support professional development goals. Contractors are supervised by a designated CCR staff member.

General Responsibilities: these are the minimum accepted standards
• Conduct program assessment to identify program strengths and areas for improvement
• Work with directors, teachers and/or family child care providers to develop program improvement plan.
• Provide assistance and support to implement the program improvement plan.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of program improvements
• Model professionalism and best practices at all times
• Participate in regular CCR contractor meetings
• Participate in contractor training and other professional development activities required by CCR
• Submit completed documentation, including timesheets, progress reports, and assessments in a timely manner
Additional Minimum Qualifications for SEEC (Seattle Early Education Collaborative) Coaches
• M.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field (equivalent degrees from other countries accepted). Exceptions to this may be granted based on a candidate’s experience and background.
• 2 years of experience teaching and or coaching adult learners
• 3 years of experience working in diverse communities, supporting the bicultural socialization process of children and adults
• Experience and/or training in the use of Creative Curriculum 4th Edition or High Scope
• Experience and/or training with ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) standards
• Experience and/or training with DECA (Devereux Early Childhood Assessment)
• Experience and/or knowledge of Head Start Standards


Additional Minimum Qualifications for NAEYC Accreditation Mentors
• 3 years experience as a child care program administrator that includes leading a program through the NAEYC accreditation process
• B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field (equivalent degrees from other countries accepted) including a minimum of 9 credit hours in leadership, management, or administration.
• Time and commitment to work with a program throughout the accreditation process (6 – 24 months).

Additional Minimum Qualifications for White Center Early Learning Coaches
• Comprehensive understanding of quality standards and best practices in the field of early education, including knowledge of ERS, PAS/BAS, DECA, curriculum implementation and child assessments;
• Awareness of Quality Rating and Improvement Systems
• Familiarity with the White Center Early Childhood Community

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Seattle Early Reading First Coaches
• 3 years of experience working in diverse communities, supporting the literacy development and bicultural socialization process of children and adults
• Experience and/or training working with early childhood literacy curricula, such as the OWL curriculum and Creative Curriculum Literacy curriculum
• Ability to successfully pass Federal Monitor vetting process


To apply, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience in one or more of the areas of expertise (see above for list) to:

Kris Lowe
CCR Consultant Manager
1225 S. Weller St. Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98144