Early head start director job description

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Easterseals Southern California is a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our participants. Our Home Based Visitors work with pregnant mothers as well as plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of early childhood curriculum and promote children's progress across developmental domains. ESSC makes special efforts to ensure that the Home Based Visitor program has a generous budget allotted for quality teaching supplies and learning products. Home Based Visitors work collaboratively with the Home Based Supervisor to determine the materials and supplies needed to provide quality learning during home visits. Easterseals employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, a generous PTO plan, ongoing training, an educational reimbursement program, an employer-matching retirement plan, and employee discounts. Come grow your career with us!

$17.41-21.14/hr

+ Plans, implements, evaluates and supervises a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum, including socialization activities twice a month, for assigned children and their parents in compliance with program requirements.

+ Travels weekly to child's home (or mutually agreed location). Assesses and promotes parent-child relationships through modeling developmentally and culturally appropriate interactions, communications, and the use of materials found in the home. Collaborates with parents to provide an individualized education program for their child(ren). Provides strategies to enhance learning; provides support and encouragement to the parents to become their child's primary, lifelong educator.

+ Actively Participates in practice-based coaching model, which is provided by Easterseals.

+ Assists in the active recruitment of participants, including various recruitment-specific activities. Coordinates the intake and enrollment process of participants. Maintains accurate and confidential records, documents, files and databases throughout the entire recruitment process.

+ Plans and actively participates in trainings, workshops and meetings for parents and associates. Coordinates the development and implementation of Family Partnership Agreements, beginning as soon as possible and continuing over the period of enrollment, every 3 months.

+ Engages in the well-being of assigned child(ren) by participating in required health, nutritional, and dental screenings, and ensuring the cleanliness of educational supplies.

+ Establishes and maintains effective communication with associates, the community and social services resources in order to function as an advocate, liaison and referral source for families. Follow-up when necessary.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ HS Diploma, GED or National equivalent is required. Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements.

+ Must have completed 3-6 units of an Infant/Toddler Class from an accredited college with a "C" grade or better.

+ Within 18 months of hire, must obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.

+ Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children; must develop knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues in infant and toddler child care settings (i.e., reducing the risk of SIDS).

+ Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate as well as a food handler's certificate.

+ Prior to beginning work and on an annual basis thereafter, must complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training as well as Pesticide Safety Training (per Healthy Schools Act).

+ Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Skype).

+ Ability to properly interpret and implement regulations of the California Department of Education, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Early Head Start Performance Standards, and of Easterseals policies and procedures. and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive affect.

+ Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, establish and meet timelines.

+ Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift 40 lbs. continuously. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and squat. Must possess fine manual dexterity. Ability to push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

+ Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.

+ Ability to provide any/all current immunizations as required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.

+ Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements. Must have sex offender index clearance.

ID: 2022-5843

General Job DescriptionThe Head of Prefabrication and VDC (BIM) is responsible for the oversight and day to day operations related to Weifield's Prefabrication and VDC program. Also includes oversight of warehouse, yard, delivery services, equipment, tools, and fleet for Rocky Mountain Region. Help drive Prefabrication and VDC processes in all regions Weifield operates.

Job Specific Accountabilities:▪ Oversees all Prefabrication and VDC/BIM functions for Weifield▪ Direction of Prefabrication Team▪ Field Training- Fabrication Orders, Ordering▪ Collaborate companywide and externally with Field Management, VDC Team, Engineers, PM's and Estimating to establish prefabrication opportunities from project start.▪ Perform quality control on all material that leaves the prefabrication shop▪ Lead weekly Prefab Dept. meetings.▪ Develop your team by identifying training and career paths to reach their highest potential.▪ Training the field on what prefab materials are available, how to use the materials, and inspire Lean thinking.▪ Help develop communication with the field, best practices and developing presentation material for foreman meetings.▪ Monitor and collaborate with the field managers before and during prefab materials are installed, to ensure clarity of the installation and how to do it efficiently.▪ Responsible for master Prefab Department scheduling.▪ Design of Complex Builds▪ Order Processing▪ Reporting▪ BIM Integration▪ Creation of Fabrication Forms▪ Personnel Reviews▪ 5S Implementation

Qualifications/Skills Required▪ Thorough knowledge of electrical prefabrication, and construction processes including electrical codes such as the National Electrical Code▪ Self-motivated and can find solutions with minimal to no guidance▪ Management experience of a team of 8 to 10 employees▪ Experience in a prefabrication shop and office environment▪ Experience with wall rough in, panel boards, wireways and bending equipment▪ Able to proactively communicate needs to the appropriate parties to ensure department runs smoothly▪ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities▪ A demonstrated track record of maintaining strict safety standards.▪ Able to meet tight deadlines and make decisions quickly with quality, safety, and integrity in mind.▪ Ability to estimate or in conjunction with the electrical estimator provide pricing to customers.▪ Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Trimble, Revit▪ Possess excellent understanding of the electrical industry and tools.▪ The ability to think outside the box and come up with different time and cost saving ideas.▪ Motivated, detail oriented, and will not accept second best.▪ Possess strong interpersonal skills to work in a diverse, dynamic, and fast paced environment.▪ Capable of multi-tasking.▪ Candidate must be self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in Weifield's business strategies.▪ Must be willing to travel as needed to job sites and all regions.▪ Management and training experience required.▪ Journeyman's license/Masters 5 years plus▪ Preferred certifications: LEED AP, OSHA, NICET, NABCEP, ASHE▪ Computer skills word, excel, blue beam and Auto CAD a plus▪ Fabrication▪ Flexible, open minded and able to meet tight deadlines

Physical Demands▪ Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.▪ Lifting 51 to 150 lbs. with help as required.▪ Carry tools and materials up to 100 lbs. up to 400 feet.▪ Candidate must be able to gain access to construction work areas via ladders and stairs safely.▪ Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled.
Working Conditions

+ Job requires working in all types of weather, on your feet, 8 to 10 hours daily up to 6 days a week.

+ Work from all types of ladders, stepladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders.

+ Employee's personal weight with personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1 - 250 lbs., Class 1A - 300 lbs.).

+ Perform work at various heights, up to 50' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks or other safe work areas.

+ Work in restricted areas, switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics and vaults.

+ Wear personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, earplugs and respirators).

+ Follow special procedures including contamination control, noise control, building systems awareness and procedures.

+ Candidate must be able to work night shifts and mid shifts, as required by customers.

+ Respond to short notice overtime requirements.

+ Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the disabled.

Compensation PackageStart Date: TBDStatus: Full-time Pay Rate: $120,000 to $185,000 SalaryEmployee Health Insurance: Healthcare 100% of family medical "Base Plan" by WGC 1st of the month following date of hire.Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance: Paid by employee based on coverage selection 1st of the month following date of hire.Disability & Accident Insurance: Paid by employee based on coverage selection 1st of the month following date of hire.Life Insurance: 50K Life and ADD; Employer paid for employee 1st of the month following date of hire.HSA Plan: Employer contributes up to $400 annually in quarterly contributions of $100. Individual can contribute to max of $3750 or $7200 for family.PTO: FTO401k/Safe Harbor: Participate after 60 days. Weifield matches 100% of investment up to 4% after one year of consistent employment.Vehicle: Company vehicle or vehicle allowance of $875/month Cell Phone: Company cell phone or cell phone allowance of $150/month Background Check/ Drug Test Required: YesWork Schedule: 7AM- 5PM Monday through Friday.

Due to the nature of this position additional time may be needed to complete work activities with no additional compensation.

Current Drivers License Required: YesJourneyman Electrician License: Required

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Weifield Group Contracting Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Previous early childcare experience.

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 24 months of the time of hire.

Valid driver's license and work eligibility status.

Pass a criminal and driving background check

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish)

Critical Action Items:

1. Protect the physical and mental health and safety of our children and no child is left alone or unsupervised while under our care.

2. Assist with providing an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children's skill growth aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five, including children with disabilities and dual language learners as appropriate.

3. Assist with the implementation of prescribed curricula to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development, and integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning.

4. Support screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluation of the child's developmental level and progress in outcomes.

5. Support opportunities for parents and family members to engage in their child's development and in program services, including but not limited to parent conferences, home visits, and group activities.

6. Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting at a minimum suspected or known child abuse and neglect, appropriate supervision of children at all times; and all standards of conduct.

7. Comply with positive adult-child interactions as measured by the CLASS: Pre-K instrument.

8. Support and participate in staff development, including completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards (HSPPS §1302.91, §1302.92), continuing professional development, and staff wellness initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Support classroom activities as directed by the teacher and assist with transitions to and from the classroom.

2. Support the use of age-appropriate equipment, materials, supplies and physical space for indoor and outdoor learning environments, including functional space, and change materials periodically to support children's evolving interests and development.

3. Communicate child observations to teachers, including the identification of potential interference with a child's development and school readiness.

4. Support teachers' coordination with education, family, mental health and/or child development professional program staff to address identified needs.

5. Support school functions, scheduled meetings and team decision and operations.

6. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.

7. Perform other job duties as assigned.

Measurable Deliverables:

1. Response to classroom requests for support is timely and is compliant with Office of Head Start and agency regulations, policies, and protocols.

2. Regular communication with teachers ensures they are well informed about their students' behavior, and progress.

3. The classroom is free from physical and environmental hazards.

4. Incident reporting occurs within the timeframes designated in program policy and protocol.

Requirements:

1. Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

2. Communicate in writing and verbally in English and Spanish (preferred).

3. Demonstrated ability to maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.

4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) policies and procedures.

5. Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

We are committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive a COVID vaccination and an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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