Early Care and Education Associate
Why We Need You
We are in the business of children!
We’re looking to add a talented Early Care and Education Associate to our team. This position is responsible for assisting with and supporting the delivery of early learning quality and distance learning.
Why We Are Excited to Meet You
You Have:
- Associate degree and 1 year experience in instructional design or related field, preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years experience in instructional design or related field, required
Who You Are
You Have:
- Excellent customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, web-based programs, and databases
- Ability to adapt readily to change
- Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, and ELC policies, procedures, and practices
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including providing technical programmatic information to nontechnical audience
- Ability to manage multiple projects, follow through and meet deadlines
- A positive attitude and an example to others in the areas of problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal relationships, support of management decisions, and commitment to ELC’s mission and vision
What You Will Do (Summary):
- Serve as back-up in administering and inputting program assessment data in School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) classrooms
- Assist with the maintenance of the online Learning Management System (LMS)
- Respond to customer queries promptly and accurately via phone, email, or chat
- Assist child providers with distance learning and early care education technical assistance
- Assist with communicating course information to providers
- Assist with compiling resources, creating packets, and arranging resource areas for parents and providers throughout ELC’s seven-county service area
- Provide timely responsive guidance and technical assistance to providers on ELC special funding projects for Distance Learning and/or Early Care and Education
- Collect, analyze, and synthesize information on best practices and identify training needs and emerging trends for staff and providers
- Assist with the annual Transition to Kindergarten project
- Maintain knowledge of program assessment law, policies & procedures
- Assist with internal and external audits to ensure accuracy
- Participate in a minimum of two Outreach events/activities during the fiscal year
- Ensure appropriate use of all resources by immediately reporting suspected internal and/or external fraud via Coalition’s established Fraud Reporting Procedure
- Participate as directed in all ELC quality improvement efforts to achieve optimum organizational performance
- Contact the Abuse Hotline immediately in the event an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is received and notify a manager immediately
- Provide information and reporting accurately and timely
- Perform other job duties as assigned
About Us:
The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) is a local non-profit organization with an annual budget of $43 million. The ELC’s mission is to provide leadership and advocacy that builds a community where all children are prepared for success in school. ELC’s core values: positive attitude, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
Position: Part-Time; Non-Exempt.
Salary Range: $16.50 – $17.50 an hour
Location: In-person
Benefits: Part Time Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, Hybrid Schedule (if eligible)
Important:
This position closes on February 13, 2024. Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to elcemployment@elcbigbend.org.
ELC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status. ELC is committed to building a diverse team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Applicants may undergo a skills assessment.
