National Organization: Early Head
Start
Position: Early Head Start Provider
Services Program Supervisor
Location: Community Child Care
Council of Santa Clara County (San Jose, CA)
The Early Head Start (EHS) Provider
Services Program Supervisor reports to the Early Head Start Program
Director. The Provider Services
Specialist is responsible for planning and administering the child development
program services for children and families. Services must be coordinated with
staff in other program content areas, and must include ongoing assessment of
the quality of services provided. Further planning and admiration of the child
development program must be based on the theories and principles of child
growth and development, early childhood education and family support. This
position oversees the work of Early Childhood Education Specialist and the
Child Development Mentors.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology or related field plus 3 years' experience providing direct child care staff supervision/training and developing education curriculum; or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job.
- Experience working directly with children and families of targeted population.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience, which reflects progressive responsibilities in hiring, firing, training, performance appraisal, conflict resolution, and disciplinary counseling.
- Knowledge of theories and practice of ECE/CD and Family/Social Services.
- Demonstrated successful community organizing or ethnic community outreach experience
- Possess strong human relation's skills to communicate effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and the community
- Knowledge of the methodology and tools of program review and evaluation.
- In depth knowledge and experience with Infant and Toddler care and growth and development. Certification in PITC highly preferred.
- Require an ability to work independently, organize and prioritize responsibility
- Knowledge and experience working with Early Childhood, Health, Disabilities and Nutrition services as it relates to Early Head Start/Head Start
- Must be comfortable working with diverse ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the communities and must be able to effectively communicate with children and families of the community
- Ability to plan, develop and coordinate complex and interrelating working procedures into comprehensive Early Head Start services.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local guidelines and regulations pertaining to the Early Head Start program.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Excel, word processing applications.
- Must pass criminal background check and health screening.
- Ability to maintain agency code of ethics and standards of conducts.
- Experience working with a Head Start or Early Head Start program preferred.
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License and have access to an insured motor vehicle
- Required to travel to Santa Clara County areas to facilitate assignments to FCCH sites, meetings and other off-site destinations.
- Must be willing to work beyond the usual work week to accomplish the job.
- Must be able to travel, locally and nationally.
- On-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and training.
National Organization: Association
for Early Learning Leaders
Position: Early Care &
Education Director
Location: Broadcaster’s Child Development
Center (Washington D.C.)
The Association for Early Learning
Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving directors,
owners and administrators of early care and education programs since 1984.
The Association for Early Learning
Leaders is committed to excellence in the field of Early Care and Education by
promoting leadership development and enhancing program quality.
Our goal is to strengthen the
knowledge, skills and abilities of directors, owners, emerging leaders and
other early learning professionals to ensure quality programs for young
children.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide vision, leadership, mentoring and supervision to staff
- Be present daily to oversee center operations
- Oversee staff professional development and program curriculum
- Maintain strong relationships with families
- Work towards obtaining NAEYC accreditation
- Communicate with BCDC’s Board of Directors
Qualifications
BCDC is seeking an experienced
early care and education director who will work closely with teachers, parents
and the Center’s Board while maintaining the role of a strong leader.
Outstanding decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills are
essential. Interested candidates must have a B.A. in early childhood education
or a related field (Master’s is a plus), with a minimum of 5 years of
experience in a supervisory role. The position of Director would begin as soon
as possible.
National Organization: NAEYC
Position: National Early Childhood
Coordinator
Location: Sciencenter Discovery
Museum
This position was posted on the NAEYC
website however, you would not actually be working for NAEYC.
The Sciencenter, a hands-on science
museum in Ithaca, NY, seeks an enthusiastic individual with experience
developing and delivering professional development for preschool teachers and
programs for children from 12 months to elementary-aged to serve as a National
Early Childhood Coordinator.
As a National Early Childhood
Coordinator, you will be a member of the Sciencenter’s education team. In this
role, you will coordinate a national collaborative of museums working with Head
Start teachers. You will also develop and deliver professional development for
preschool teachers and programs for preschool audiences. You will also deliver
field trip and afterschool programs and assist with summer camp, as needed.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree with strong background in education, early childhood development and science
- Passion for working with children, families and teachers
- Experience developing and delivering hands-on, age-appropriate, interactive programs and educator professional development
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral, timely, appropriate, and computer)
- Collaborative, team oriented with strong customer service skills (colleagues, visitors and customers)
- Self-directed, proactive and comfortable working independently, yet able to take direction from others
- Creative, flexible, resourceful and willing to learn new things
- Able to work, prioritize and focus amid frequent interruptions, on multiple tasks.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record
References
Association for
Early Learning Leaders (2015). Retrieved from
http://www.earlylearninglearners.org
Head Start: An
Office of the Administration for Children and Families Early Childhood Learning
& Knowledge Center (ECLKC) (2015). Retrieved from http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc
National
Association for the Education of Young Children (2015). Retrieved from
http://www.naeyc.org
