Showing posts with label Early Childhood Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Early Childhood Education. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation - Multiple Positions

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation 420 Howanut Road, PO Box 536, Oakville, Washington 98568 Phone: 360-273-5911 Fax: 360-273-3861 Email: jobs@chehalistribe.org Current job listings, applications and other tribal enterprise links may be found under the Employment section on our website – www.chehalistribe.org JOB OPENINGS BEGINNING: September 3rd, 2015 Closing Date: September 14th, 2015
APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETELY FILLED OUT and TURNED IN BEFORE CLOSING DATE: WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED Applications and job information are available by contacting Human Resources at the address and numbers above. Any offer of employment is conditional based on the candidate successfully passing a drug test and all criminal and background checks. (The following will disqualify any applicant from consideration: *any felony conviction, any domestic violence violations, convictions, or restraints. Or have any violations, convictions, or restraints for actions made against children or vulnerable adults.)Any written or oral false /untrue statement or material omission in the recruitment and selection process will disqualify an applicant from consideration. Continued employment is dependent on maintaining a clean drug test and criminal record. EARLY LEARNING HOME VISITOR: The Home Visitor will provide in- home visitation/education services to prenatal families and children to age 5 with a focus on prenatal to age 3 children and families, promoting child development and parenting skills by providing information and resources to support parents, expectant women, grandparents/ legal guardian’s raising young children with goal setting, child development education and referral services to increase parental knowledge and improve parenting practices and early detection of development delays. Home Visitors will implement the Parents As Teachers and Positive Indian Parenting curriculum. Position is responsible for data collection and reporting. The Home Visitor reports to the SPIPA Healthy Families Project Coordinator and or Tribal Site Supervisor. Position will require flexible schedule may include weekends and evenings. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Early Childhood Education, Social Work or related field with a minimum of one year experience providing services to Native families; or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field with two years of experience working with Native families; or High School Diploma/GED and three years of experience working in Early Childhood Education/Development with Native families. Must have or successfully completed Parents As Teachers certification training within 60 days of hire. HEADSTART ASSISTANT COOK: (Part time) Assists the Head Cook in planning, preparing, and serving meals for the childcare program. Assists with clean-up, purchasing, and other related duties. Education/Experience: High School diploma or GED. Must have basic knowledge of nutrition, food preparation, and sanitation. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: (part-Time) The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor is responsible for providing employment-related and youth transition services to Native Americans with disabilities. The VR Counselor develops training and employment opportunities for clients and provides support services to assure employment retention and successful transition for youth. Experience/Education: Associates degree or certification in a related field with two years directly related experience preferred. High School diploma or GED with four years directly related experience required. Prefer experience with American Indian/ Alaska Native communities.
WATER QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN: The Water Quality Lab Technician performs a variety of duties focused on the management and protection of the water resources in the Chehalis Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed areas. This position is critical with the organizational chart for the Environmental Program, in the tribe’s Department of Natural Resources. The Technician will manage the Chehalis Tribal Water Quality Laboratory (an EPA certified laboratory) and process all of the tribe’s water quality samples. The Technician will conduct periodic inventory of equipment and laboratory supplies, such as solutions and reagents and will be responsible for ordering new supplies. The Technician will upload data into the tribal database and the EPA STORET Database. Further, the Technician will also conduct preliminary data analysis and will assist the Environmental Programs Manager with generating quarterly and yearly technical reports, to meet grant requirements. The Technician will also design and develop quality assurance project plans for various ambient monitoring studies and laboratory protocols. Strong oral and written communication are required for this position. EDUACATION/EXPERIEINCE: Four Year degree from an accredited school. Degree must be in environmental sciences, biology, microbiology, chemistry or other closely related field. Minimum of 6 months working in a certified lab setting. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR ADVOCATE: Provide advocacy-based services for victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.*EDUCATION/EXERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years directly related experience preferred. Associates degree in related field with four years directly related experience required. Prefer experience with American Indian/Alaska Native communities. DIABETIC OUTREACH-LPN; (Part-time) To work on special projects as the Special Diabetes Program for the Indians and Diabetes Programs and ensure appropriate screenings are conducted. The nurse will provide direct patient care services in an outpatient setting while working with specialized populations such diabetic patients to ensure quality care standards are met. To work as part of a Primary Care Provider Team. Education/Experience: Must have a current Licensed Practical Nurse License in the state of Washington. Must have experience working in a family practice setting. Prefer experience working in a tribal community. CLINICAL REGISTERED NURSE: To provide direct patient care services in an outpatient clinical setting and in other settings as assigned. To assure that effective nursing services are provided and that quality standards are met. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must have current Registered Nurse license in the state of Washington. Must have experience working in a family practice setting. Prefer experience working in a tribal community. Prefer experience working in a corrections environment and/or providing home nursing services. Youth Coordinator/Director’s Assistant: Assists in planning & implementing youth program activities & events. Provides supervision of, assistance to, & transportation for youth during program activities. Also, works collaboratively with staff to provide a safe environment for youth and volunteers during all activities provided by the Chehalis Tribal Youth Center. Education/Experience: Requires High School diploma or General Education Degree. Experience working with youth, supervising and budgeting. Also taking applications for On-Call for the following: Headstart Teacher Aides, Childcare Aides, Headstart

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

State/Local Coordination Program Specialist - Olympia, WA

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1208990/state-local-coordination-program-specialist-3

Questions? Contact:

Evette Jasper
State/Local Coordination Administrator
Department of Early Learning
P: 360.725.3501 | C: 360.688.4478

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

AmeriCorps Positions (Tacoma, WA)

Position Title: Read2Me Program Specialist – AmeriCorps
Employer: Tacoma Community House
Location: 1314 South L Street; Tacoma WA 98405
Closing Date: June 15, 2015
Start Date: September 1, 2015
Status: FT for the term September 1, 2015-July 15, 2016
Wage: $1,195 monthly stipend with a $5,730 education award at the completion of the term How to Apply: Send resume to Karen Thomas at kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org or mail to P. O. Box 5107, Tacoma WA 98415
Position Information: (This includes job description, company description and any requirements/desired qualification/education/training/licenses).
Tacoma Community House seeks an AmeriCorps member to assist in the Read2Me Program in four local elementary schools. Read2Me is a one-on-one adult/student reading program for struggling first, second, and third grade readers. Duties include facilitating monthly workshops for tutors, scheduling students and tutors, producing monthly newsletters, recruiting volunteer tutors, researching best practices for tutoring strategies and tutor training, tracking student success, and helping to recruit and retain volunteers, and tutoring. You must be 18-25 years of age at the start date of service (Sep 1, 2015-Jul 15, 2016).

Position Title: Employment Program Specialist – AmeriCorps
Employer: Tacoma Community House
Location: 1314 South L Street; Tacoma WA 98405
Closing Date: June 15, 2015
Start Date: September 1, 2015
Status: FT for the term September 1, 2015-July 15, 2016
Wage: $1,195 monthly stipend with a $5,730 education award at the completion of the term
How to Apply: Send resume to Arrie Dunlap at adunlap@tacomacommunityhouse.org or mail to P. O. Box 5107, Tacoma WA 98415
Position Information: (This includes job description, company description and any requirements/desired qualification/education/training/licenses).
Tacoma Community House seeks an AmeriCorps member to serve closely with the employment staff to develop and conduct work-readiness workshops for youth and adult participants. Duties include assisting adult and youth participants with on-line job search, resumes, and applications, helping to create curriculum for employment workshops, and mentoring youth in the Career Pathways Program. You must be 18-25 years of age at the start date of service (Sep 1, 2015).

End Summer Hunger Campaign Corps Members (AmeriCorps)

United Way of King County is seeking End Summer Hunger Campaign Corps members to be a part of a team to end childhood hunger in King County. We are seeking full time members to be a part of United Way's Summer Meals Campaign, a program to help children and teens access healthy meals during the summer. In King County, 100,000 low-income children and teenagers rely on free or discounted meals during the school year, but less than 20% access free meals during the summer. Serve the community this summer by partnering with meal sites across King County to deliver free meals and educational activities to children while concurrently developing meaningful professional and life skills.
Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be able to attend mandatory training from June 17th-19th
  • Available 40 hours a week from June 22nd-August 25th. All dates mandatory
  • Communicates professionally, both verbally and through writing
  • Experience working with and engaging children
  • Access to reliable transportation and willing to serve high needs communities in North and South King County, including Federal Way, Des Moines, Auburn, Renton, Tukwila, Highline,& Kent
  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and have travel flexibility
  • Corps members must pass a Washington State Patrol background check
  • Able to provide proof of citizenship
  • Willing to commit to fulltime AmeriCorps service for 8-10 weeks
  • Vacation limited to 1-2 days during the program period
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Experience with community outreach and mobilization
  • Foreign language skills, especially Spanish or East African languages
  • Brings additional skills/interests to share with kids at sites
  • Enthusiastic about using social media as an outreach tool
  • Position requires someone who is high energy and outgoing
Benefits
  • $1,069/mo living stipend
  • $1,194.71 pro-rated Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from National Service trust or a pro-rated summer cash stipend ($230-287, depending upon length of term)
  • Gain experience serving the community with a respected nonprofit
  • Develop community engagement and data tracking skills
  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of a federally funded and administered program
  • School credit available, must be arranged by individual
  • Training provided in site management, marketing, youth engagement, and data tracking
  • Unlimited use ORCA card provided
  • Becoming part of the AmeriCorps Network and a part of a high impact team
Timeline
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. Please apply as soon as possible if you'd like to join our team!
Apply Today:
Begin the application process by visiting our site:http://bit.ly/1HAd0DP or contact BasicNeeds@uwkc.orgfor more information.

Thursday, April 30, 2015

St. Mike's Tikes - Catholic Community Services | Catholic Housing Services (Thurston County)

Title: On-Call Teacher Date Open: 4/29/2015 Date Closed: Until Filled
Department:
St Mikes Tikes Reports to: Program Director
Status:
On-Call FLSA: Non-Exempt Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $11.00 – $12.13 DOE

Program
Description:

St. Mike’s Tikes is the oldest licensed child care center in Thurston County, established in 1978. Nurturing care and quality early learning opportunities are provided to all children from all families. St. Mike’s Tikes provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The dedicated, trained teaching staff build strong relationships with the children and their families. Classroom curricula are designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and personal needs of each child. Parents have many opportunities to participate in their child’s education and parent involvement in encouraged. We strive to celebrate the differences while seeking to build relationships with diverse families on foundations of mutual respect.
Position
Description:

Responsible for providing a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment for children where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected. The center will serve children of all cultures and income levels.
Essential
Functions: * Plan, supervise, and implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of St. Mike’s Tikes. * Customize the program to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, special needs and talents, individual style, and pace of learning. * Consider individual children in relationship to their cultural and socio-economic background. * Treat children with dignity and respect. * Help children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group. * Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom. * Assume an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff. * Attend all staff meetings. * Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth. * Implement methods of effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants. * Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents. * Conduct parent conferences on children’s school adjustment and classroom behavior. * Assist in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children. * Assist in public relations events sponsored by St. Mike’s Tikes and CCS. * Maintain good hygiene, including diaper checks for infants and toddlers, ages ranging between 6 weeks and 12 years. * Other duties as may be reasonable assigned.
Job Requirements: * High school education or the equivalent. * 2 years professional child care experience. * 18 years or older * Child development knowledge and experience. * Has completed one of the following: a) Twenty clock hours or two college quarter credits of basic training. Training shall be approved by the Washington state training and registry system (Washington STARS); or b) Current child development associate (CDA) or equivalent credential or twelve or more college quarter credits in early childhood education or child development; or c) Associate of arts (AA) or associate of applied science (AAS) or higher college degree in early childhood education or child development. * Ability to relate well to both children and adults. * Ability to work with people of diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. * Ability to lift 50lbs. * TB record * Registered through MERIT through the Department of Early Learning or ability to do so after hire. * DEL Background check. * Current CPR/First Aid Training Certificate. * Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. * Must have an acceptable driving record per CCS’ driving policy, (required to provide current driving abstract) * Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment. * Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services * Support and contribute to a creative, collaborative and respectful environment that promotes teamwork * Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please go to https://careers-ccsww.icims.com/
to submit your resume, cover letter and application for this position

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Multiple Positions-Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
420 Howanut Road, PO Box 536, Oakville, Washington 98568
                                                            Phone:  360-273-5911     Fax:  360-273-3861 Email:  jobs@chehalistribe.org

Current job listings, applications and other tribal enterprise links may be found under the Employment section
on our website – www.chehalistribe.org  
  JOB OPENINGS BEGINNING: March 10th, 2015
Closing Date: March 24th, 2015
APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETELY FILLED OUT and TURNED IN BEFORE CLOSING DATE:
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Any offer of employment is conditional based on the candidate successfully passing a drug test and all criminal and background checks. (The following will disqualify any applicant from consideration: *any felony conviction, any domestic violence violations, convictions, or restraints. Or have any violations, convictions, or restraints for actions made against children or vulnerable adults.)Any written or oral false /untrue statement, or material omission in the recruitment and selection process will disqualify an applicant from consideration.  Continued employment is dependent on maintaining a clean drug test and criminal record.

FISHERIES BIOLOGIST:  The Fisheries Biologist manages and directs the tribal fish hatchery, coordinates data collection, analyzes data and provides advice to the Tribe on multiple specie harvest units throughout the year.  The incumbent will also be required to negotiate species harvests (time and number) with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree with three years directly related experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in related field with five years directly related experience required. Prefer experience with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.   (opened until filled)

HUMAN RESOURECS DIRECTOR:  Directs the Human Resources Department providing internal human resources support services in accordance with the provisions of the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.  Plans, organizes and directs programs, include training and development, risk management, selection and testing, classification and compensation, benefit administration, and Human Resources Management Systems.  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Master degree in related field and five (5) years directly related experience required.  Prefer experience with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.  Prefer NNAHRA, Tribal PHR, PHR, or SPHR Certification.  (opened until filled)

EARLY HEAD START TEACHER:  Provides developmentally appropriate classroom environment that will provide for social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.  Also assists in guiding parents toward interaction and care of children in the program.  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Associates degree in Early Childhood Education required for Head Start.  For Early Head Start, Infant Toddler CDA required with training plan to complete Associates degree upon timeframe.  Prefer two (2) years’ experience serving child populations in the areas of child development, early childhood education, principles of child health, safety and nutrition, adult learning principles, and family dynamics.  Prefer experience working with children
and families, preferably in Native American Communities.

TGA Surveillance :  Responsible for monitoring all operations of the facility to protect property and tribal assets, reputation and standards, including compliance with applicable State, Federal and Tribal laws and regulations, compliance with department policies and procedures. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma/GED equivalent and at least two years’ experience in casino games supervision or equivalent experience in casino gaming experience surveillance.

Fisheries Tech. Trainee: Perform various tasks surrounding the Management of Fish and Wildlife within the reservation boundaries and in the surround areas as deemed appropriate. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent with 2 years related experience.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER: Provide care and custody of prisoners incarcerated in the Chehalis Tribal Jail and maintain order and discipline amongst inmates.  Participate in the day-to-day operations of the jail which involves, but is not limited to, booking and releasing offenders, maintaining security of the facility, escorting offenders within and/or outside the secure confines of the jail, effectively managing volatile and violent offenders, and fulfilling a number of clerical duties. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED with at least two years directly related experience preferred.   Some higher education preferred. Prefer experience with American Indian/ Alaska Native communities.