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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Director of Early Learning in Yakima, Washington
Job Details Job Location Yakima - West - Yakima, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Up to 50% Description You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need. Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wage: $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 Annually Benefits: * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: The Director of Early Learning is responsible for the Early Learning programs of Catholic Charities. This position oversees the Regional Director of Early Learning Provider Services and the Regional Director of Early Learning Family Services. The Director of Early Learning is responsible for the fiscal accountability of all Early Learning contracts. Responsibilities: Provide oversight and leadership in the continued development of key early learning partnerships in the 8 County area of Central Washington at the local, regional, and state levels. Develop and continue partnerships with Community Colleges, Educational Service Districts, Local School Districts, Community Service Offices, Head Start and ECEAP Facilities, and key local and regional coordinating councils and coalitions. Develop and continue partnerships with the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services at the Regional and State level. Assist in the development of proposals for Early Learning initiatives with private foundations, Child Care Aware state network, DCYF or other funding entities. Work with Data and Quality Assurance Coordinators to implement timely completion of contract deliverables and applications. Work with the Regional Director of Provider Services to achieve all goals and contract deliverables in moving childcare providers to higher quality through Early Achievers. Work with the Professional Development Coordinator to support all aspects of the professional development and training for childcare providers. Work with the Regional Director of Provider Services to implement Infant/Toddler Services and support through consultation and regional systems coordinated with Early Achievers. Work with the Regional Director of Provider Services to continue ECLIPSE and ECEAP integration and policy development to ensure program deliverables are met and ECLIPSE expansion within the community. Work with the Regional Director of Family Services to continue development and partnerships with Family, Friend, and Neighbor services and Play and Learn expansion and integration. Work with the Regional Director of Family Services at Carroll Children's Center and Growing Hope Child & Family Development Center Associate Director to implement high quality early learning programs. Work with the Regional Director of Family Services to oversee the work with Parents as Teachers and expansion opportunities. Advocate and provide leadership in planning for Child Care Aware and Early Learning services at the local, regional, and state level, supporting development of new initiatives and sustainability of current services. Participate in regional and state forums that focus on best practice in early learning. Coordinate and develop partnership agreements with Child Care Aware agencies with bordering service delivery areas in Eastern WA to ensure comprehensive service delivery. Process all contracts and routing forms following