Overview

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Divisional Learning Zone Specialist will serve as a consultant and resource to the Corps and Institutions throughout the NEOSA Division in all matters relating to the planning , development, and operations of the Learning Zone After-School, Learning Zone Preschool, and Summer Day Camp programs.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration:

• Maintain regular contact with program directors and perform regular site visits to all Learning Zone preschools, after-school, and summer day camp programs.

• Assist with the licensing and Step Up to Quality processes. This includes planning and paperwork , follow up on inspections, and dissemination of initiatives and licensing changes.

• Conduct regular Learning Zone Director meetings to include coaching and opportunities for collaboration amongst divisional staff.

• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and on-boarding of Learning Zone staff when applicable .

• Work with program directors to implement community collaborations, new program ideas, and assessment tools that will help maintain quality and safe programs.

• Oversee the implementation of divisional Learning Zone goals and best practices to promote the mission of Learning Zones and The Salvation Army.

• Oversee and manage the CACFP feeding programs .

• Attend leadership meetings on behalf on behalf of the Learning Zone when requested .

• Assist with childcare incident

  Development:

• Compile and provide information and complete reports related to Learning Zone

• Serve as the point person for government and state contracts as requested .

• Assist the Development department and Corps Officers in identifying new funding streams .

• Assist in writing grants for Learning Zone

• Assist with marketing efforts as

  Other Duties :

• Work with Corps Officers/Directors to help make connections between Learning Zone activities and other Corps programs .

  Perform other duties as assigned by the Divisional Secretary for Program

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in either Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration or a related field.

• Minimum of two years childcare administration

• Experience with grants and development

• Experience in a supervisory/consultative

• Bi-Lingual in Spanish not required, but

  SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess excellent people and communication

• Proficient in MS Office, and general computer

• Possess a valid Ohio driver's

• Clean Webcheck

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job LocationsUS-OH-Cleveland

Job ID 2024-12640

Category Child Care

Compensation Min USD $60.00/Yr.

Compensation Max USD $65.00/Yr.

Type Regular Full-Time