The District is seeking the professional services of a consultant to provide consultation services related to the planning, startup, and implementation of between one and eight classes for a fee-based preschool program. The District’s goals for the preschool program include the following:

• To offer to the public a high quality full-day program (6:30AM-6PM) that includes components of preschool and daycare
• To provide programs that develop the child’s language and literacy skills
• To provide programs that encourage the child’s problem solving skills
• To provide programs that encourage socialization and enhance interaction skills
• To provide an individualized program based on each child’s unique needs
• To provide a safe, enriching, and positive environment

The District is considering starting a fee-based preschool program for the convenience of our employees and families, articulation to elementary schools, maximizing use of school facilities, continuity of instructional concepts with kindergarten and primary education, providing affordable high-quality options for parents, and early identification for educational needs.

Request for Proposals Deadline: July 15, 2018

Please read RFP for additional details.

The Director of Education is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the effective management of Early Head Start and Head Start.Coordinating the day to day operational activities of program staff, ensures compliance with program standards, contracts and regulations. Oversight of all Management, Supervisory and Administrative staff working within the Education Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides day-to-day coordination of services to ensure the best outcome for children.
• Assists Deputy Director in evaluating services against contracts and ensures the program’s services and operations comply with contracts.
• Provides input on the development of program budget; reviews and approves payment of expenses for the program, ensuring compliance with approved budgets.
• Assists Deputy Director and others in evaluating the quality of services regularly and systematically to ensure all documentation is in compliance with requirements; determines and recommends changes to improve quality of services.
• Participates in identifying the training needs of program and administrative staff and ensures training and/or other programs are implemented to ensure these needs are met; provides on the job training and support to employees.
• Performs routine supervisory duties; interviews applicants for employment; assigns and reviews progress of assignments; manages performance and recommends salary increases; and develops higher levels of expertise in staff members by encouraging further education, participation in seminars and providing learning opportunities within the program.
• Oversees routine maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Collaborates with other agency programs and operations as appropriate.
• Gathers and analyzes program information and prepares routine and special reports for management decision-making.
• Assists in the development and submission of funding requests by providing information that supports requests.
• Represents the program at Agency and community meetings; promotes TRF’s goals and philosophies to staff; participates in management committees; and actively cooperates with others in support of TRF goals.
• Develops, maintains and uses a working knowledge of the ethnic and cultural differences, practices and values of families in order to better understand their needs and provide appropriate services.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality regarding children and their families in compliance with HIPAA regulations and Institute policies.

Maintains knowledge of program standards, management practices and policies as developed by TRF, licensing and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.

• Incorporates Agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
• Maintains professional relationship with staff/families/caregivers at all times.
• Exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or related field
• Valid Program Director’s Permit or Administrative Credential issued from CCTC
• Advanced Knowledge of Head Start, Creative Curriculum, DRDP, DRDP Tech and HS Performance Standards
• Advanced Supervisory skills sufficient to manage a large group of employees. This typically includes 5 years directing/leading a large HS/EHS Community program.
• Advanced Knowledge of Title 22 Licensing Regulations and Title V Education Regulations
• Knowledge of Labor Laws and Human Resource Practices
• Knowledge of community programs including ability to develop and implement related policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural work group.
• Current California driver’s license and State-required insurance required if using personal vehicle on Agency business and a driving record acceptable to the organization and/or insurance carrier.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, LTD.
• 4 weeks Vacation Accrual
• 12 Days Sick Leave Accrual
• 14 Holidays

The Family Services Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration, supervision, coordination, and organization of the Family Services component.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and administer the Family Services component, ensuring an integrated and comprehensive system of services for children and families.
• Provide training and guidance to staff, parents, and community members on a variety of pertinent topics in the area of family services.
• Ensure on-going monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of family and community services.
• Maintain record keeping and reporting systems, including service area plan, schedules, timelines policies and procedures for family services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee implementation of the PFCE framework to ensure systematic processes and procedures.
• Maintain enrollment forms, insuring information is current, correct and disseminated to all necessary staff to meet program requirements.
• Determine the need for recruitment activities to provided information and enrollment opportunities to children and families.
• Ensure coordination of communication with staff, parents, program consultants and community to enhance services to children and families.
• Supervise and oversee tasks and activities within the Family Services component to ensure the full delivery of integrated service.
• Collaborate with community partners for recruitment to enhance TRF family services.
• Ensure effective transition planning for children families.
• Assist in planning and preparing special events or activities.
• On-going professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, and training.
• Ability to travel throughout TRF servicer area on a regular basis.

Professional and Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations in fields relevant to position.
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings.
• Ability to work as a positive team member.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher.

Education/Certifications:  Master’s degree preferred in Social Work, Education Administration, Human Development, etc. FDC Credential preferred. Experience working in social work, case management or as a health or parent involvement coordinator in a related program a plus. Must have three to five years (3-5) plus years of progressive management experience as well as direct experience working with Head Start and Early Head Start.

Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a physical examination and have a current T.B. clearance.
• Must complete a criminal background clearance through Community Care Licensing (DOJ/FBI/CAI).
• Must possess a CA driver’s license, access to an automobile, and evidence of automobile insurance.

The Teacher II is responsible for providing children ages 3 to 5 years old with a learning environment and experiences which will help them develop socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.

• Supports the implementation of the agency’s school readiness goals and CLASS.
• Ensures proper care and supervision of children at all times, the practice of head counts, classroom arrangement, general safety rules, monitoring equipment and working knowledge of classroom management.
• Work with an assigned group of children; assess the individual needs, strengths, and interests regularly.
• Plan and provide activities and experiences designed for all areas of a child’s development: physical, emotional, social, and cognitive; prepare and provide materials that are concrete, real and relevant to the children and their interests; prepare the environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adults, other children, and materials.
• Extend children’s learning by asking open-ended questions and making suggestions that stimulate children’s thinking. Respond quickly and directly to children’s needs, desires and verbal and non-verbal messages adapting the response to the children’s differing styles and abilities.
• Conduct on-going assessment of each child’s growth and development and update each child’s goals and objectives regularly.
• Utilize developmental screening and observation to identify students who may need additional services; incorporate IEP goals and objectives into the classroom program. Cooperate with speech therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and other ancillary support persons.
• Assist parents to organize and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program.
• Assist at meal and snack time by preparing and setting up tables, place food in appropriate containers for family style service, sit and eat with children modeling good manners and healthy food choices; guide children in clean-up activities following meals and snacks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, including child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, lunch count, parent participation, in-kind contributions, and others as directed, using proper spelling and accurate calculations.
• Attend parent conferences, home visits, center meetings, case reviews, IEP meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service and pre-service meetings, and other meetings as directed.
• Carry out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administer first aid.
• Comply with Title 22; Head Start Performance Standards; Training and Research Foundation policies and procedures, and other applicable state and federal regulations.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Child Development, including more than 12 semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• CTC Child Development Teacher, Master Teacher, or Site Supervisor Permit.
• Experience working with children and families served by Head Start.
• Must successfully pass a physical examination and have a current T.B. clearance, pertussis, measles and influenza vaccinations.
• Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Must complete & pass a criminal background clearance through Community Care Licensing (DOJ/FBI/CAI).
• Must possess a CA driver’s license, and evidence of automobile insurance. (If applicable.)

The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) cultivates Jewish culture and values, builds community, and serves people of all ages on the North Peninsula of the San Francisco Bay Area. Our excellent educational, cultural, and recreational programs create a vibrant, inviting gathering place where people of all backgrounds and ages feel at home. Our warm and caring preschool serves over 250 children, ages 2-5, and their families. Our play-based, child-led school philosophy emphasizes the values of responsibility, dignity, kindness, community, tradition, generosity and respect. Our large classrooms, beautiful outdoor spaces and wonderful enrichments including PE, Music and Gardening are highlights of our programs. Teachers collaborate together and enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities as a part of their schedule. In addition to a generous benefits package, teachers also receive membership to our Fitness Center, including access to personal trainers, group fitness classes, pools, and workout facilities.

Associate Teachers are responsible for assisting in creating a warm, inviting and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in creating a classroom environment that supports the needs of each individual child with concerns for their interests, individual learning style and stage of development, as well as the class as a group. Helps each child to become aware of his / her role as a member of the group while reinforcing positive self-esteem.
• Assist in planning individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Incorporate learning about Jewish holidays, values and culture into the classroom environment.
• Instructs children in practices of self-care, and help children with self-care as needed. Implement a developmentally appropriate toilet-training program in a positive and nurturing manner when needed.
• Shares responsibility for ordered arrangement, appearance, and age-appropriate learning environment of classroom. Develops and implements lesson plans. Cares for, maintains, and requests supplies and equipment.
• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Serves meals and healthy snacks to children.
• Communicate with families regularly through in-person conversation and participates in annual parent-teacher conferences.

Shifts Available:
Monday - Friday: 25-40 hours per week.

The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) cultivates Jewish culture and values, builds community, and serves people of all ages on the North Peninsula of the San Francisco Bay Area. Our excellent educational, cultural, and recreational programs create a vibrant, inviting gathering place where people of all backgrounds and ages feel at home. Our warm and caring preschool serves over 250 children, ages 2-5, and their families. Our play-based, child-led school philosophy emphasizes the values of responsibility, dignity, kindness, community, tradition, generosity and respect. Our large classrooms, beautiful outdoor spaces and wonderful enrichments including PE, Music and Gardening are highlights of our programs. Teachers collaborate together and enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities as a part of their schedule. In addition to a generous benefits package, teachers also receive membership to our Fitness Center, including access to personal trainers, group fitness classes, pools, and workout facilities.

Teachers are responsible for creating a warm, inviting and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Create a classroom environment that supports the needs of each individual child with concerns for their interests, individual learning style and stage of development, as well as the class as a group. Helps each child to become aware of his / her role as a member of the group while reinforcing positive self-esteem.
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Incorporate learning about Jewish holidays, values and culture into the classroom environment.
• Instructs children in practices of self-care, and help children with self-care as needed. Implement a developmentally appropriate toilet-training program in a positive and nurturing manner when needed.
• Is responsible for ordered arrangement, appearance, and age-appropriate learning environment of classroom. Develops and implements lesson plans. Cares for, maintains, and requests supplies and equipment.
• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
• Serves meals and healthy snacks to children.
• Communicate with families regularly through email, in-person conversation and annual parent-teacher conferences.

Shifts Available:
Monday - Friday: 25-40 hours per week.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Director (AD) will assist with the day-to-day operations, management, and strategic growth of Wonderland Chinese School. The AD will serve in a managerial position working both with staff and parents, as well as providing classroom support, as needed. The AD will help ensure that we provide developmentally appropriate, play-based programming; help with the daily operations and scheduling of staff; forge and maintain strong relationships with families; provide staff supervision; and adhere to and maintain all licensing regulations. The AD will serve in a key leadership role at the school to establish a positive work environment and build a high-quality program for children and families. We are searching for an Assistant Director with a strong desire to strengthen skills and experience in a leadership capacity. Sense of humor a plus, plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a quality of educational experiences for all children.  Ensures the program meet the needs of the families and children based on the program philosophical intent
• Ensures that school budget is efficiently managed
• Adheres to all program policies, regulations, guidelines, laws and educational practices
• Responsible for addressing parent and staff concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
• Responsible for the supervision, and evaluation of all assigned staff
• Assures that all teaching staff is provided with professional development training
• Works with assigned staff to facilitate hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating applicable staff
• Develops and implements an annual professional development plan to support skills and interests of the program staff
• Coordinates scheduling of staff schedules and of substitute teachers
• Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of all assigned staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meets with assigned staff on a regular basis for individual supervision based on reflective practices
• Understands and works to enhance the overall agency mission and to support the educational goals of the program for all children and families
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to provide leadership, accepts responsibility, work independently and set own goals in a professional manner
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Strong oral, written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds

PROGRAM

• Assures implementation and execution of effective teaching strategies and best practices to support a developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems to comply with Child Care Licensing, any Health & Safety regulations, Child Care & Family Law, and all other regulatory requirements
• Works as a member of the school by promoting the mission and philosophy of the school working effectively with a diverse group of people
• Provides excellent customer service to all staff and families
• Advocates on behalf of all children, families, and staff

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Values play as an essential to a young child’s development and learning
• Demonstrate understanding of ethical and professional practice
• Demonstrate understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Respect the diversity and backgrounds of parents, children, staff, and community
• Is committed to creating inclusive environments that benefit all children

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess current and active Site Supervisor Permit under California Licensing
• Prefer minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar position with preferred minimum of 2 years work experience supervising others
• Bilingual in Mandarin/English a plus, but not required
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and use of an insured, non-agency vehicle
• Fingerprint & background clearance, TB, and health screening required
• CPR/First Aid Certification and Infectious Disease Prevention training or completion within three months of hire
• Must be physically able to use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors as needed

Full time, at-will, exempt position

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week – twelve months per year

Competitive Salary, Health Benefits, Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation Days

Position Start Date: July 1, 2018

Summary:

The Director will function as the overall supervisor for all business aspects of Foothills Faith Academy’s Preschool and Infant Care Center.  Duties include, but are not limited to, supervision of all employees, planning developmentally appropriate programs for infants (6 weeks to 24 months of age) and children (2 – 6 years old) maintaining a budget, and communication with all groups at the church (congregation and church committees).  The Director will remain in compliance with all Foothills Faith Academy’s General Operating Policies and Procedures for staff and at the direction of the Staff Parish Relations Committee.  The Director will have an understanding of the Foothills Faith Academy as a ministry of the Foothills United Methodist Church.  The Director will report to the Pastor, Staff Parish Relations Committee, Governing Board, and the Administrative Council.

Education:

Minimum 12 units Early Childhood Education in the areas of child growth and development; child, family and community, and program/curriculum.

Minimum 3 units Early Childhood Education in the area of administration

Prefer Associates or Bachelor’s degree with major emphasis in Early Childhood Education or child Development with 6 Early Childhood Education units in Administration

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in licensed child care program

Previous experience as a Director or Assistant Director

Head Teacher at Child Development Laboratory (CDL)

Humboldt State University

(Job 18-25) Instructional Support Assistant II (ISA II), Head Teacher at Child Development Laboratory (CDL), $2,296 - $3,916 per month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. This is a temporary, full-time, benefitted, 10/12 pay plan (work 10 months of the year with pay and benefits over 12), head teacher position starting August 2018 in the Afternoon program at the Child Development Lab (CDL).

Position Summary: Under supervision from the CDL Program Leader, the Afternoon Head Teacher is responsible for operating the preschool session, which accommodates approximately 20 children and their families at the CDL accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In addition, this position assists the HSU Child Development Department faculty in providing support to enrolled college students.

Duties:

• Coordinate afternoon session curriculum/activities to be fully integrated with Child Development (CD) expectations, philosophies, educational guideline and pedagogy

• Maintain environment, facility, and supplies

• Participate in and contribute to CDL team meetings and discussions of philosophies, curriculum teaching-learning techniques, teaching approaches, and the CDL policies and procedures

• Maintain enrollment files of the children attending the afternoon session

• Gather child assessment data using portfolio method, photos, anecdotes, and other tools

• Implement the orientations of afternoon parents to school policies and procedures and disseminate information regularly about the program and child development

• Participate in home visits of enrolled families and parent conferences

• Maintain positive interpersonal relations with parents, staff, and community

• Provide assistance to CD faculty in courses where college students teach/observe preschool children in afternoon session

• Act as a model for practicum students in the CDL

• Facilitate pre- and post-conferences and seminars associated with afternoon session

• With CD faculty's guidance, provide technical assistance and learning opportunities to students for problem solving and decision making

• Provide support to students with course requirement, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements

• Supervise, support, and guide assistant head teachers and work study personnel

Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience as a head teacher in a preschool classroom working with children aged 3-5 years old. Qualifying for a California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit and CPR and First Aid certificates are conditions of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of authentic assessment and portfolio keeping, parent-staff relations, public relations, and curriculum

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and fostering a working and learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Demonstrated effective writing and verbal communication skills including ability to participate in group discussions and solve problems

• Ability to plan, organize, and follow a schedule of activities

• Ability to maintain records and project needs

• Ability to correct and perform simple arithmetic calculations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate in Child Development or related field with emphasis in Early Childhood Education

• Experience working with diverse groups (e.g., varied racial/ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, religious groups) promoting and fostering a working and learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Experience working with developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum (e.g., constructivist, emergent curriculum, project based/Reggio Emilia or High scope)

• Course work that emphasizes developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Experience working with college students

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials through Interfolio: http://apptrkr.com/1209021

• Letter of Interest

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Contact information for at least three professional references

• HSU Employment History Form (https://forms.humboldt.edu/employment-history-form)

(NOTE: This form replaces the HSU Employment Application form, which should no longer be used. Download the HSU Employment History Form and save it as a PDF file prior to filling it out. If the form is filled out on line (accessed via a web browser), content WILL NOT be saved.

The Human Resources & Academic Personnel Services office (located in Siemens Hall room 212) has a computer station and front office staff available for applicants requiring assistance.

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018. To be notified in the event this recruitment reopens for a subsequent review of applications, send an email to mailto:careers@humboldt.edu that includes the job number (18-25) and applicant's last name in the subject line of the message.

HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Human Resources

Siemens Hall - Room 211

Arcata, CA 95521-8299

(707) 826-3626

Fax: (707) 826-3625

http://www.humboldt.edu/jobs

Email: careers@humboldt.edu

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies. Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education - or activities only part of which are qualifying- -will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agreements. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus.

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. The successful candidate for a position at HSU is required to be fingerprinted through the Humboldt State University Police Department or their local law enforcement agency. The results of the fingerprint process must be received by the university prior to the candidate’s appointment. The cost of the fingerprinting is borne by the university.

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Humboldt State University can be found at http://www.humboldt.edu.

Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race,religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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