Job Opportunities at Child Care Resources

The following positions are available within our agency. Please send Resume and cover letter to: Child Care Resources, ATTN : Human Resources, 1225 South Weller #300, Seattle, WA 98144. View benefits description below.

The following jobs are regular staff positions at CCR

No positions available at this time.
 

CCR Employee Benefits Package

Benefits offered to CCR Employees who are regular employees working 20+ hours a week:  Medical Premium is fully covered for the employee: Regence Selections Dental Premium is fully covered for the employee Washington Dental  Life Insurance 1 times salary Long Term Disability 66% of salary after 90 days Flexible Spending Accounts Medical and Dependent Care Retirement Child Care Resources provides a maximum 50% (1.5% of salary) match on up to an employee’s 3% contribution of salary. We make deductions pre-tax and have a broker that provides the services and financial counseling. Paid Time Off   (This is a pool of leave that can be used for any purpose. If you are ill for more than three days then Extended Illness is utilized)  Hire date through completion of 2nd year 14 hours per month start of 3rd year through completion of 5th year 16 hours per month start of 6th year and subsequent years 18 hours per month Extended Illness (Illness that requires a staff person to be gone more than three days) hours per month (total of 64 hours for the year) These are both prorated based on FTE.

The following RFQ is for independent contractors to CCR:

Early Learning Consultant Request for Qualifications

Child Care Resources is seeking individuals to provide consultation for child care programs in King County. Consultation may include the following: onsite coaching, mentoring for accreditation, technical assistance, and training. Please see our Project Profiles for details regarding the scope of work.

Early Learning Consultants are independent contractors to CCR, not employees.

Minimum educational qualifications for our general pool of consultant/mentors include:
• CDA or two year degree in ECE. Exceptions to this may be granted based on a candidate’s experience and background, and commitment towards pursing a certificate or degree in ECE.
• Course work and/or formal training in culturally appropriate anti-bias practice and theory and continued commitment to this work. Exceptions may be granted based on a candidate’s experience and background and a demonstrated commitment towards continued professional development in this area.
Minimum professional experience includes:
• 5 years of work with young children in a group setting,
• experience supporting adult learners, and
• experience working in diverse early childhood settings.
Additional qualifications include:
• The ability to travel in King County.
• Access to and comfort with technology, including computers and the Internet

Additional education and experience may be required for contractors working with specific projects (see below).


Areas of Expertise:
We are seeking individuals with experience and expertise in one or more of the following content areas:
• Infant Development
• Toddler Development
• Preschooler Development
• Bilingual/Bicultural/Dual Language Education
• Language and Literacy
• Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS, ITERS, FCCERS)
• Program Administration Scale
• Creative Curriculum
• High Scope Curriculum
• Family Child Care Accreditation
• NAEYC Accreditation
• Social-Emotional Development
• Child Care Center Administration & Management
• Other standardized assessment tools measuring learning and/or social emotional development.

Contractors work in partnership with child care center teachers and administrators and/or family child care providers to model and support best practices in early childhood education and management, and support professional development goals. Contractors are supervised by a designated CCR staff member.

General Responsibilities: these are the minimum accepted standards
• Conduct program assessment to identify program strengths and areas for improvement
• Work with directors, teachers and/or family child care providers to develop program improvement plan.
• Provide assistance and support to implement the program improvement plan.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness of program improvements
• Model professionalism and best practices at all times
• Participate in regular CCR contractor meetings
• Participate in contractor training and other professional development activities required by CCR
• Submit completed documentation, including timesheets, progress reports, and assessments in a timely manner
Additional Minimum Qualifications for SEEC (Seattle Early Education Collaborative) Coaches
• M.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field (equivalent degrees from other countries accepted). Exceptions to this may be granted based on a candidate’s experience and background.
• 2 years of experience teaching and or coaching adult learners
• 3 years of experience working in diverse communities, supporting the bicultural socialization process of children and adults
• Experience and/or training in the use of Creative Curriculum 4th Edition or High Scope
• Experience and/or training with ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) standards
• Experience and/or training with DECA (Devereux Early Childhood Assessment)
• Experience and/or knowledge of Head Start Standards


Additional Minimum Qualifications for NAEYC Accreditation Mentors
• 3 years experience as a child care program administrator that includes leading a program through the NAEYC accreditation process
• B.A. in Early Childhood Education or related field (equivalent degrees from other countries accepted) including a minimum of 9 credit hours in leadership, management, or administration.
• Time and commitment to work with a program throughout the accreditation process (6 – 24 months).

Additional Minimum Qualifications for White Center Early Learning Coaches
• Comprehensive understanding of quality standards and best practices in the field of early education, including knowledge of ERS, PAS/BAS, DECA, curriculum implementation and child assessments;
• Awareness of Quality Rating and Improvement Systems
• Familiarity with the White Center Early Childhood Community

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Seattle Early Reading First Coaches
• 3 years of experience working in diverse communities, supporting the literacy development and bicultural socialization process of children and adults
• Experience and/or training working with early childhood literacy curricula, such as the OWL curriculum and Creative Curriculum Literacy curriculum
• Ability to successfully pass Federal Monitor vetting process


To apply, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience in one or more of the areas of expertise (see above for list) to:

Kris Lowe
CCR Consultant Manager
1225 S. Weller St. Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98144