Opening: EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST 2, HEAD START PROGRAM (Class Code 256B), Ref. #008053

 

Opens:  April 28, 2008

Closes:  May 14, 2008

Bellevue Community College is committed to increasing cultural diversity among its professional staff. Applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds, which will add cultural richness and diversity to Bellevue Community College, are encouraged to apply

 

POSITION:                EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST 2, HEAD SRART PROGRAM (Class Code 256B), Ref. # 008053

 

DEPARTMENT:       EARLY LEARNING, FAMILY, AND CHILDCARE CENTER

 

SALARY:                    Range 36: $2,378 - $3,074 per month

 

Bellevue Community College offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, holidays, sick leave, reduced tuition rate for classes, 10% discount on most Bookstore purchases, bus pass subsidy, on-site fitness and childcare centers, and free parking.

 

DEPARTMENT:

The Early Learning, Family, and Childcare Center is a center where the children's program is planned around a child-centered philosophy.  We believe that children's needs are best met when they are accepted at their own developmental level and encouraged to learn through rich experiences.  We provide quality, affordable childcare and family support for families and children 3 months to 6 years.  The Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, assume responsibility for assigned teaching duties and the daily operations of assigned classroom(s).   Provide pre-school aged children with a learning environment and varied experiences which help them develop in all areas in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, while supporting parent involvement.  Duties will be performed in classrooms, on playground, in meetings, and on field trips.  In accordance with the ELFCC philosophy and policies, provide quality programming to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children within a group setting.

 

Please address how you meet the following minimum qualifications, specific position requirements and core competencies in your cover letter:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One year of experience in an early childhood program, AND 30 quarter credit hours in early childhood development/education/special education OR equivalent education/experience.

 

SPECIFIC POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Have or obtain, within 90 days of hiring, current infant/child CPR; basic first aide; and blood borne pathogen/HIV/AIDS training.
  • Proof of negative TB skin test
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • AA/AAS degree with 45 credit hours (or ECE certificate) of Early Childhood Education AND one year experience working with children of the ages enrolled in the program, OR 45 credits in early childhood education (or ECE certificate) AND two years experience working with children of the ages enrolled in the program.
  • Must be able to supervise children by sight and capable of moving quickly in order to prevent possible injury.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate and communicate with students, staff and faculty of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to be responsive to the needs of a diverse student population and community.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES   Candidates should possess and exhibit the following competencies:

Learning Environment & Curriculum: Plans, implements, and evaluates learning environment and curriculum to maximize learning potential.

Families & Community: Communicates with families about curriculum, an individual child’s progress and developmental growth.

Teamwork:  Values and works to strengthen the program’s team of staff, administrators, students and volunteers.

Verbal & Written Communication:  Express ideas and information through the spoken word and in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum in a developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Supervise and direct the work of part-time employees, volunteers, and early childhood students.
  • Assume responsibility for the classroom in the Specialist’s absence.
  • Work and support the classroom and program as a member of a team.
  • Communicate with parents.
  • Set and model the highest professional standards.
  • Be familiar with and implement requirements in the Washington State Minimum Licensing Requirements for Childcare Centers.
  • Maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

 

Union shop provisions cover this position as the result of a majority vote by employees in the bargaining unit.  All employees must either join the Washington Public Employee’s Association and pay regular union dues or pay a union representation fee on date of hire as required by the Dept of Personnel, Higher Ed. Division rules.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet which includes the following:

  A completed official Bellevue Community College application form

  A cover letter addressing how the applicant meets minimum and desirable qualifications, specific position requirements, and core competencies (not more than three (3) pages)

  Current Resume

  Written response to supplemental questions

  College transcripts – copies are acceptable

  An Applicant Data form (optional)

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:       Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours are Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays.  For information or to request an application send an email to jobs@bcc.ctc.edu or call 425/564-2274 or 24-hour Jobline 425/564-2082.

 

CLOSING DATE:  Applications must be postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 14, 2008.  Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the closing date.

 

BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. BCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran. Bellevue Community College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. For further information, please visit www.bellevuecollege/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at Voice: (425) 564-2274, TTY (425) 564-4184, Fax (425) 564-3173 or email hr@bcc.ctc.edu.

 

The college strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply. The successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment in the United States.

 

Bellevue Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources at the contact information listed above.

 

 

 

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