DEPC Job Openings:

Ready Schools Coordinator

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Coordinate and support the development and implementation of the Ready Schools Initiative with a specialized focus on strengthening school and community partnerships, family involvement, high quality early learning through building transition and engaging environments that focus on children being ready to learn, 365 days, inside and out of school. The Ready Schools Initiative supports both school systems and strives to align efforts with state policy initiatives.

ABILITIES NEEDED:

  • Leadership skills
  • Process management skills
  • Coaching, training, and facilitation skills
  • Creatively solve problems and manage multiple tasks
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in computer skills and budgeting skills

WORK EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3-5 years public school leadership experience or equivalent experience
  • 3 years early childhood and/or public education experience
  • Experience implementing parent participation activities
  • Experience coaching and/or training adults
  • Experience in School assessment, planning, facilitating meetings
  • Meeting facilitation experience
  • Valid Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ready Schools Process

  • Guide Ready Schools process on an annual basis:
    • Coaching and technical assistance to support schools with building and strengthening parent/community engagement, and learning environments year-round.
    • Development and implementation of Ready Schools work plan and evaluation of outcomes.
    • Attendance at school events, programs, etc. to help facilitate/support School-Community initiatives.
    • Share Ready Schools best practices.
  • Support inclusion of School Improvement Plan strategies in early literacy/transition activities.
  • Ensure program/contract policies and procedures are completed and followed.
  • Review and assess Ready Schools strategies and alignment with DEPC Strategic Plan.
  • Work with Ready Communities and Healthy Kids Collaborative in planning and implementing strategies.

EDUCATION:

  • A bachelor’s degree in education or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Click here to download full job description: Ready Schools Coordinator

Send resumes to Henrietta Zalkind at hzalkind@depc.org

Research and Development Director

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Management of Research and Development (R&D) component of DEPC (Down East Partnership for Children) including program research, development, and evaluation; strategic planning; community collaborative initiatives; and grants management. Functions as part of the Partnership management structure.

ABILITIES NEEDED:

  • Excellent supervisory skills
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Works independently and as part of a team.
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Manages multiple tasks and complex processes

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5 or more years’ experience in program planning, implementation, and management
  • 3 or more years supervisory experience
  • 2 years’ experience working in a non-profit organization
  • Extensive experience in data driven planning and decision making
  • Grant writing experience
  • Budgeting/finance experience, at least 2 to 3 years
  • Excellent in computer skills
  • Valid Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:     R&D Management                                                                                                                                                                        

  • Manage R&D program components to ensure services are being provided and program goals are being accomplished within parameters established by DEPC Strategic Plan plus multiple funders.
  • Supervise Ready Schools Coordinator, Ready Communities Coordinator, Healthy Kids Coordinator, Community Outreach Coordinator and Program Development Contractor
  • Oversee hiring process and as needed, supervise evaluation, planning and/or program consultants.
  • Manage R&D budgets, including Smart Start and related federal, state, and private grants.
  • Coordinate R&D team meetings and R&D annual retreat.

EDUCATION:

  • A master’s degree or equivalent in education, or related field, and experience.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • While performing this job the employee is:
    • Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms
    • Periodically required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel
    • Occasionally required to lift to twenty-five pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to operate the computer
  • The position also requires the ability to frequently work under time pressure
  • The position requires the ability to communicate verbally with people

Click here to download full job description: Research and Development Director

Send resumes to Henrietta Zalkind at hzalkind@depc.org

Quality Improvement Specialist (Core)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Quality Improvement Specialist provides technical assistance, coaching and training to early care and education programs (Start Ups, Licensed Child Care Facilities, Family Child Care Homes and School Age) across the Region (Halifax, Warren, Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Process management, problem solving and strategic planning skills
  • Presentation and group facilitation skills
  • Ability to work independently and organize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Initiative to plan and execute tasks and programs with minimal direct supervision.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning styles and appropriate educational practices.
  • Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, virtual platforms, and data entry.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least three years paid experience in early childhood education classroom.
  • Must be a strong team player
  • Successful experience and knowledge of the coaching model and continuous quality improvement process

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides technical assistance, coaching and support to Potential Child Care Providers including:
  • Distributing Potential Provider Packets including Pre-licensing information
  • TA support during licensing process
  • Data collection, entry, and reporting in WLS
  • Conducts site visits to child care providers participating in the quality improvement process
  • Conducts mock assessments for the environmental rating scales, CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) and other assessments as needed.
  • Assists child care programs with development and implementation of quality improvement plans to achieve a higher license rating.

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Represents the Down East Partnership for Children and CCR&R accurately and professionally in the community
  • Travels as needed to attend and to assist in providing training, presentations, etc.
  • Identifies organizations with which to coordinate and share resources, and develops working relationships with them
  • Advocates for quality childcare and other support services for families and children
  • Assists with all childcare provider recruitment activities
  • Involved with Community Outreach/Business Outreach
  • Involved in national, local agencies, organizations or civic groups promoting DEPC and a Member of the NAEYC
  • Attends all CCR&R staff meetings, Directors Leadership Connection, Regional CCR&R and DCDEE Licensing Consultants
  • Collaboration Team meetings,  DEPC  staff meetings and retreats which may include an out-of-town retreat
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the CCR&R Core Services Program Manager, DEPC Executive Director and/ or Program Director

EDUCATION:

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, human services, or other directly related field.
  • Ability to obtain required Early Educator’s Certification-Level 11 and Early Educator Professional Development and Technical Assistance endorsement.
  • Ability to obtain Train the Trainer certification for trainings to include but not limited to Playground Safety Training, NC Foundations, CLASS and Environmental Rating Scales.

Click here to download full job description: Quality Improvement Specialist (Core)

Send resumes to Kimberly Hickerson at khickerson@depc.org

Regional CCR&R Family Child Care Consultant

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position will work with the CCR&R Statewide Family Child Care Project Manager and the CCR&R Family Child Care (FCC) Statewide Support Team to build and sustain a localized system of technical assistance and professional development that supports FCC educators, where connections and collaborations with peer mentors and other professional agencies and organizations supporting FCC is valued and embedded in a diverse, equitable and inclusive service delivery model driven by identified FCC needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and support work in the region with FCC operators
  • Intentionally provide collaboration and networking opportunities where FCC operators can share and provide feedback on the service delivery model.
  • Provide FCC operators with Professional Development and Technical Assistance in multiple modalities.
  • Connect and collaborate with other CCR&R staff as well as peer mentors to create a multi-level relationship based, culturally and linguistically responsive support system.
  • Ensure equitable access to technical assistance and professional development opportunities that support FCC individual needs in their regions.
  • Provide a flexible schedule to accommodate TA & PD needs of FCC operators outside of their business day.

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Attend all CCR&R staff meetings, DEPC staff meetings and retreats which may include an out-of-town retreat.
  • Provides support to the Lending Library, as assigned.
  • Represents the Down East Partnership for Children and CCR&R accurately and professionally in the community.
  • Travels as needed to attend and to assist in providing training, presentations, etc.
  • Identifies organizations with which to coordinate and share resources and develops working relationships with them.
  • Advocates for quality child care and other support services for families and children
  • Assists with all child care provider recruitment activities.
  • Involved with Community Outreach/Business Outreach
  • Involved in national, local agencies, organizations or civic groups promoting DEPC.
  • Trained in Playground Safety Practices

SPECIAL SKILLS:

  • Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a confidential and timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
  • Interpersonal skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, exhibits willingness to try new things and collaborates well with a team that values diversity.
  • Oral Communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in all situations, demonstrates presentation skills when providing information in meetings.
  • Written Communication – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
  • Planning/Organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
  • Quality Control – the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors their own work to ensure quality.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field and minimum of two years’ experience in early childhood education with NCICDP   Level 11 Certification
  • Have or will obtain (within 18 months of being hired) a Technical Assistance/ Professional Development Endorsement through the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals
  • Proficient in current NC Child Care Licensure Rules & Regulations.
  • Completed training and demonstrated competence with Family Child Care Home Environmental Rating Scales preferred.
  • Experience in leading/supporting collaborative teams is preferred.
  • Previous experience as a Family Child Care educator or experience in supporting Family Child Care educators preferred.
  • Computer skills

Click here to download full job description: Regional CCR&R Family Child Care Consultant

Send resumes to Kimberly Hickerson at khickerson@depc.org

Birth to Three Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Birth to Three Specialist provides coaching, professional development, and support to the region’s CCR&R Quality Improvement staff and works in collaboration with licensing consultants’ and other community agency staff working with providers serving children birth to age three to improve the quality and availability of child care for that age group in the region.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work collaboratively with the region’s CCR&R Quality Improvement staff and all other individuals providing technical assistance and training to child care providers serving children birth to age three in the region.
  • Work collaboratively with licensing consultants, abuse and neglect consultants, early intervention specialists, community college educators, child care health consultants and health inspectors working with child care provider serving infants and toddlers in the region
  • Provide IT-SIDS (Infant Toddler Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) prevention trainings.
  • Recruit and maintain a caseload of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) participants serving children birth to age three according to project parameters and protocols with the overall project goal of improving the quality and increasing the availability of child care services for children birth to three throughout the region.
  • Recruit and publicize project services and activities on an ongoing basis.
  • Determine needs and disseminate approved grant-funded materials ( when available) to child care programs and/or families within the region
  • Work collaboratively with other Birth to Three Specialists from across the state and sthe statewide Project Management Team
  • Gather and maintain all necessary paperwork including applications, contracts program plans, site visit summaries, etc. on each program in caseload.
  • Meet all regional outcomes of the Statewide Birth -to-Three Quality Initiative Project
  • Participate in the Project Evaluation Plan
  • Attend all trainings and meetings required of the Birth to Three Specialist
  • Prepare and submit all required reports.
  • Treat all information on clients, employees, and Board members in a confidential manner.
  • Participate in local, state and agency sponsored events or meetings.
  • Represent agency at local, state, or national conferences.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by Project and Agency leadership.

Click here to download full job description: Birth to Three Specialist

Send resumes to Kimberly Hickerson at khickerson@depc.org

Partner Courtesy Posts

Nash Community College currently has the following openings:

Part-time Teacher, Child Development Center

Link to apply-

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nashcc/jobs/4348841/part-time-teacher-child-development-center?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Child Care Coordinator, Child Development Center

Link to apply –

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nashcc/jobs/4288240/child-care-coordinator-child-development-center?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Lead Teacher, Child Development Center

Link to apply-

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nashcc/jobs/4082458/teacher-child-development-center?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Additional information can be found online. Interested applicants must apply through the website.

Good Shepherd Day School of Rocky Mount, NC is seeking to hire a full-time PreK Lead Teacher.  The position is Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.  The pay between $12 – $13 an hour.  Must have 2+ years of experience.  An Associate Degree in Early Child Development and Education is required or equivalent.  Must have current CBC Qualification Letter and Education Status Letter from DCDEE, Workforce Education Unit.  Position will be opened until filled.  Interested candidates please send resume to cthomas@goodshepherdrmt.org.

Peacemakers of Rocky Mount is hiring 3 tutors for their After School Program for next semester. Interested candidates should send their resume and the attached application to imani@rockymountpeacemakers.org Hours are Monday – Thursday from 3 – 6 PM, starting on Monday, January 3 at $12/hour.  Hiring will take place from now until next Thursday, December 16.  For more information see the flyer link below.

Tutoring Flyer

Tutor Application

Joyland Preschool is seeking someone who can serve as a Floater! Must be flexible to work where needed. The job includes cooking, working in the Preschool Classroom as a Preschool Teacher, and assisting the Director as needed. To qualify for the position. The teacher must have an Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education. Must be loving and nurturing to children! Create weekly lesson plans using Creative Curriculum and Foundation, General upkeep of classroom and kitchen. A current letter from the Division of Child Development and Early Education is required to serve in the classroom. Submit your resume and a copy of your degree to our Facebook page. The documents can be emailed to joylandpreschoolinc@gmail.com, mailed to 3951 Red Road Nashville NC 27856, or feel free to drop it off at the preschool. No phone calls, please!