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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.

Title: Coordinator, White Center Early Learning Initiative

Where: Child Care Resources, 1225 S. Weller, Seattle

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, some evenings
and weekends

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duties: This new project focuses on the professional development for early childhood educators who work at centers or run family child care businesses located in White Center. The position would work with child care providers to enroll them in the program, coordinate academic advising and on-site coaching, and provide community visibility. Seasoned project manager with excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills needed. Experience working with child care providers. Must have the ability to provide an insured vehicle.

Starting Salary $39,500 - $50,000 per year

Range Full Benefits

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to:

Child Care Resources/WCELI Coord. 1225 S. Weller, Ste. 300
Seattle, WA 98144
Or email to: puffert@childcare.org

Closing Date: April 11, 2008

People of color, persons who speak a second language, and persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.
 

White Center Early Learning Consultant/Mentor Job Announcement

Child Care Resources is seeking individuals to provide on-site technical assistance and consultation, coaching and mentoring for child care programs located in White Center. 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 Education, Creative Curriculum, High Scope Curriculum, Family Child Care Accreditation, NAEYC Accreditation, Social-Emotional Development,
and Child Care Center Administration & Management.

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 Child Care Resources staff. This initiative has been generously funded by Thrive By Five and The Gates Foundation.

Desired Qualifications:
• B.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, and commitment towards pursing a B.A.
• Coursework and/or formal training in culturally appropriate/anti-bias practice and theory and continued commitment to this work.
• Five years of work with young children in a group setting,
• Expertise in effective coaching and mentoring practices that supports adult learners,
• Proven ability to effectively support and motivate people toward the achievement of desired goals,
• Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation and constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals,
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity with experience working with diverse individuals, groups, communities, and organizations,
• Comprehensive understanding of quality standards and best practices in the field of early education, including knowledge of ECERS/ITERS/FCCERS and curriculum implementation and child assessments;
• Comfort and a commitment to utilizing and supporting the use of research based assessments to guide the development of a quality improvement plan,
• Knowledge of child care licensing and the regulatory environment surrounding Family and Center based Child Care,
• Experience using a computer for communication, documentation and research and ability to use this skill to teach adults,
• Personal transportation, including vehicle liability insurance, valid WA driver’s license.

General Responsibilities:
• Utilize third party conducted 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 ongoing 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, in a timely manner.

Pay and Expectations

These contract positions will pay $35 - $45 per hour for contact time and $17.50 – $22.50 for non contact time, DOE. Contractors do not receive benefits. Contracts will be approximately 8 hours per month per family child care program and 20 hours per month per center based program. The desirable candidates will be able to provide services to several programs (50 hours per month for center based work and 35 hours per month family child care) and make a long term commitment to working with those programs; preferably two years. There will be an initial training requirement of 40 hours that will occur during the month of April.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience:

Caroline Shelton
CCR/WCELI
1225 S. Weller St. Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98144

Letters and resumes received by April 4th will receive priority consideration for work beginning as soon as possible.
 

Human Resources/Executive Assistant
Where: Child Care Resources
Start Date: When filled

Duties: The Human Resources/Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Program Officer including completing project work, scheduling of meetings, correspondence, setting up organization systems, responding to requests from the public, assembling reports and information for funders and the public. She/he is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the human resources function at CCR. The HR/Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the recruitment process including writing position ads, sourcing open positions, screening resumes, conducting initial telephone screening interviews, scheduling in person interviews with hiring teams, computer competency testing, conducting reference checks and preparing new hire packets. He/she is also responsible for interfacing with the Board of Directors (ex. scheduling meetings, fulfilling requests, taking minutes at board meetings, etc.). The HR/Executive Assistant is a member of the agency Support Team and reports to the Chief Program Officer.

Hours: Full time, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Starting Salary $40,000 - $55,000 per year, DOE
Range Full benefits (see attached)

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter expressing
Interest to :

Child Care Resources
Personnel/HR Asst.
1225 S. Weller, Ste. 300
Seattle, WA 98144

Closing Date: Friday, April 2, 2008

People of color, persons who speak a second language, and persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Resource Specialist, Provider Services

Where: Child Care Resources
1225 S. Weller, Suite 300, Seattle

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duties: Develop and maintain positive relationships with child care providers, agencies and organizations concerned with children in a child care setting. Link providers with resources and provide technical assistance related to working with children in child care (birth - 12 years. Experience training adults is preferred. Excellent communication skills, computer literacy req’d. Project management skills a plus. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, knowledgeable of child care issues and possess strong communication and “people” skills. Some evening work. Reliable transportation needed for county wide travel.

Hours: Full time

Starting Salary $28,230 - $36,000 per year
Range Full benefits (see attached)

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

Closing Date: Those that are postmarked by Friday, March 21, 2008
will be considered first.

People of color, persons who speak a second language, and persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Project Assistant, White Center Early Learning Initiative (WCELI)

Where: Child Care Resources

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duties: Responsible for supporting all aspects of the project including meeting planning/venue, data entry in customized database, basic bookkeeping, correspondence, assisting with producing reports to funders and supporters, production of materials, answering project related questions and gen’l problem solving. Must be a self-starter, have a broad set of computer-related skills, strong communication skills, written and oral; the ability to manage multiple projects, proven ability to work in a team environment. Comfort working with a database is a plus.
Must be able to successfully pass a credit history check.

Starting Salary $28,500 - $37,000 per year DOE
Range With full benefits

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to:
Child Care Resources
WCELI Assist.
1225 S. Weller, Ste. 300
Seattle, WA 98144

Closing Date: January 4, 2008

People of color, persons who speak a second language, and persons with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.


 

Early Learning Consultant/Mentor Job Announcement

Child Care Resources is seeking individuals to provide on-site technical assistance and consultation, coaching and mentoring for child care programs in King County. Minimum qualifications for our general pool of consultant/mentors include a CDA or two year degree in ECE, 3 years of work with young children in a group setting, experience supporting adult learners, demonstrated commitment to diversity, and ability to travel in King County. Additional education and experience may be required for contractors working with specific child care programs (see below). These are contract positions will pay $35 - $45 per hour DOE. Contractors do not receive benefits. Contracts will be both for long and short term time frames with a range of hours depending on the work required.

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 Education
• Creative Curriculum
• High Scope Curriculum
• Family Child Care Accreditation
• NAEYC Accreditation
• Social-Emotional Development
• Child Care Center Administration & Management

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:
• 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, in a timely manner

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Step-Ahead Preschool Coaches
• B.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, and commitment towards pursing a B.A.
• Coursework and/or formal training in culturally appropriate/anti-bias practice and theory and continued commitment to this work.
• 5 years of direct services with children under the age of 6
• 2 years of experience teaching and or coaching adult learners
• of 3 years 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 using a computer for communication, documentation and research and ability to use this skill to teach adults

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).

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:

Deeann Puffert
CCR/Mentor
1225 S. Weller St. Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98144

Letters and resumes received throughout the year. 


 

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.