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Looking for employment opportunities in early childhood education? The listings below are recent openings from around the country. If interested, please contact the appropriate agency.
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Full-Time Child Care Teacher
Duties may include any or all of the following: assist with care of children, assist with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities, routine chores and maintenance of classroom, and assist with routine tasks as assigned by directors.
Salary: $7.25 to start with 90-day evaluation
Contact:
Shannon Lane
Kids Lane
626 Dacusville Hwy.
Easley, SC 29640
Phone: 864-859-5068
Fax: 864-859-5084
E-mail: kidslane@bellsouth.net
Extended Day Manager (New)
A Child’s Haven, Inc.
Website: www.achildshaven.org
JOB Opening: Extended Day Manager
Submit cover letter and resume by Friday, February 12, 2010
to
Director of Early Childhood Development
A Child’s Haven, Inc.,
1124 Rutherford Road, Greenville, SC 29609
Or email at lisar@achildshaven.org
864-298-0025 no
phone inquiries please
Salary Range: $23,000
– $27,000
Position purpose:
Is responsible for the operation of the Extended Day program for
children ages 2-5 including implementation of the ABC child care voucher
program, curriculum, field trips, special events, nutrition. Other responsibilities include assisting with program
management and staff supervision in the Early Childhood Department.
Qualifications:
Must meet all requirements set forth by Medicaid and DSS. Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Early
Childhood or related field. Three
years experience with direct service to children and or families. Proficiency
in Microsoft word; Good verbal and
written communication skills; Possess
a CLD license or valid driver’s license and CDL obtained during employment
probation period. Supervisory
experience preferred.
Physical Work Requirements: Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but
not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted),
bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to work safely in an environment
containing biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as
bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases). Must pass fingerprint
clearance test for all appropriate agencies (such as FBI, SLED, and Child Abuse
Central Registry).
Must be willing to commit to the following core beliefs and
values:
Knowing that the children and families of A Child’s Haven
deserve to be treated with dignity respect and as partners in our work to
improve the outcomes for their children we are serving.
Knowing that quality early childhood development has a profound
and long-term effect on children’s success in school and in life, especially
for children who are at risk.
Knowing that highly trained, professional and willing staff
is necessary to provide quality early childhood development to the children we
serve.
Knowing that a strong commitment to the stewardship of
resources is vital to the financial health of A Child’s Haven.
Knowing that a focus on the whole child is what early
childhood development requires.
Knowing that Best Practices are vital to providing our
children and families with the best possible outcomes.
Knowing that collaboration and outreach are vital to A Child’s
Haven ability to deliver outcomes by accessing the best services, programs, and
development opportunities for our children and families.
Knowing that cooperation, cross-team functioning, and
research are vital to building a strong team at A Child’s Haven.
Knowing that accountability is at the center of al we do at
A child’s Haven and that you will hold yourself and your staff to those quality
standards.
10. Knowing that building a culture of excellence will take
time but that the children and families of A Child’s Haven are counting on us
to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.
Part-time Substitute and/or Assistant Teacher
Organization: Greenville Technical College Child Development Center
Salary: $7.75/hr - $8.75/hr depending on education
Closing Date: Ongoing
Job Description: Applicants must apply online at www.gvltec.edu.
Duties may include any or all of the following: assist with care of
children six weeks old to five years old, assist with planning and
implementation of developmentally appropriate activities, routine
chores and maintenance of classroom, and assist with routine tasks as
assigned by supervisor.
Minimum
Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and six months experience
working in a licensed/approved child-care setting with basic knowledge
of young children/early childhood development.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of a technical college Early Childhood Development Program.
It
is the policy of Greenville Technical College, in accordance with
applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout
all college levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
disability, sexual orientation, or national origin, or any other basis
prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be
consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Please apply online at the Greenville Technical College Web site. No paper applications will be accepted.
Contact Name: Melissa Sheaffer
E-mail: Melissa.Sheaffer@gvltec.edu
Phone: 864-250-8080
Address: 506 South Pleasantburg Drive
P.O. Box 5616 - Mailstop 1181
Greenville, SC
29606
Director of Child Care Operations & Development - YWCA
Position Title: Director of Childcare Operations & Development
Reports to: Executive Director
Application Closing: July 3, 2009 Send resumes to: ywcajobs@gmail.com
Overview of Position: The Director of Childcare Operations & Development is a leadership position within the YWCA. The Director is responsible for the management, planning, development, and operations of the Child Development Center. The Director will hire, manage, and train teachers and administrative personnel within the CDC. The Director reports directly to the Executive Director and will work along with the ED to ensure strategic guidelines and the overall mission of the YWCA are carried forth. The Director will work closely with the CDC Committee Chairperson, Parents Association, and volunteers to ensure consistency and alignment of the Child Development Center. The Director will provide supervision to the assistant director, full-time & part-time teachers as well as substitute teachers.
Purpose of Position: To provide leadership for the Child Development Center and serve as a member of the YWCA management team. To ensure delivery of a quality program that advances the mission of the YWCA and Child Development Center; plan strategically for risk assessment and policy implementation; To establish and maintain an effective system of communication with staff members and clients; To maintain and monitor NAEYC standards and regulations. Create and maintain appropriate and meaningful means of communication between parents, prospective clients, community partners, and staff in various forms (daily dialogue, conferences, newsletters, reports, surveys, etc.)
Key Competencies for the position:
- Strategic Thinking
- Results-oriented behavior
- Awareness and sensitivity to external environment
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative/Inclusive outlook
- Initiative and Innovation
- Team/Organizational Leadership and Management
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field, plus two years experience in the classroom; at least one year childcare management experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field;
- Five years experience working with child related agencies;
- Experience with Grant writing and funding identification
- Knowledge of NAEYC standards and guidelines
Experience:
Must be familiar with developmentally appropriate practices, understand policies relevant to the operation of an Early Childhood Education center, and must know how to supervise an Early Childhood Program. Must have the ability to exercise judgment and discretion, to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and to communicate effectively with children, parents, Early Childhood Development students and Childhood Development Center staff; expected to meet the standards of an exemplary Center. ITERS/ECERS rating scales knowledge a plus.
Back to Sleep Campaign Volunteer
Organization: Child Care Resource & Referral
Salary: None
Closing Date: Until filled
We are in need of a volunteer to coordinate the “Back to Sleep” Campaign. Placing babies on their backs to sleep reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as "crib death." This campaign has been successful in promoting infant back sleeping to parents, family members, child care providers, health professionals, and all other caregivers of infants.
If interested, please contact CCR&R at 864.467.4800 or childcare@unitedwaygc.org.
Early Learning Standards Resource Library Volunteer
Organization: Child Care Resource & Referral
Salary: None
Closing Date: Until filled
We are in need of a volunteer to coordinate the Early Learning Standards Resource Library. The early learning standards resource library will use the South Carolina Early Learning Standards as a model for the development of the library. The library will support the school readiness of young children through books, resources, videos, research, and hands-on early childhood education materials. The primary role of the volunteer will be to plan and conduct educational activities in the community utilizing materials from the Early Learning Standards Resource Library.
If interested, please contact CCR&R at 864.467.4800 or childcare@unitedwaygc.org.
Full-time Child Care Teacher
Organization: Bright Angels Child Development Center
Salary: Depending on education and/or experience
Closing Date: Ongoing
Job Description: Duties may include any or all of the following: assist with care of children, assist with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities, routine chores and maintenance of classroom, and assist with routine tasks as assigned by director.
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and experience working in a child-care setting with knowledge of young children/early childhood development.
To apply for this position, please submit resume via mail to:
Bright Angels
P.O. Box 160219
Spartanburg, SC 29316
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