Director of Early Learning Center Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 14324)

Description

Position Summary  

The Director of the Early Learning Center reports to the Executive Director of Finance and Auxiliary Services. This position has responsibility for direction and leadership of the Early Learning Center, maintaining the highest standards in early childhood education services. The employee occupying this position will utilize management principles and skills to work with supervisors, leads, and employees for the purpose of delivering effective services in support of the College's mission and values. The Director possesses a combination of education, training, and experience in early childhood care & education management and has specialized knowledge in early education, family support services, adult education, leadership of diverse organizations, and operations management.

In this position there is a heavy emphasis on external and internal communications, engagement, training and support, and brand awareness. This role is responsible for serving as a thought partner to the Executive Director, managing a team of X people, and building internal and external relationships with the organization's constituencies when it comes to childcare and early education. This position requires knowledge of education, organizational change, systems-level and executive mindset, and demonstrated ability to assume responsibility and work effectively and gracefully under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $93,880/year - $136,126/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $104,442/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay. 

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

As a department of Bellevue College, our mission is to provide high quality, family centered, developmentally appropriate care & early education for young children and their families. In addition, we strive to provide a creative, safe, learning environment that nurtures, respects, and supports each individual's unique qualities and potential.

The Early Learning Center encourages discovery, creativity, overall development, independence, self-regulation, problem solving, and exploration in a safe, respectful, yet stimulating, relationship based environment. Our program maintains a child-centered philosophy that accepts each child at his/her own developmental level and encourages him/her to learn through rich experiences.  When planning the curriculum, teachers provide experiences that reflect families' interests, hobbies, cultures, and languages.

Essential Functions  

Leadership and Management

• Plan, organize and lead the Early Learning Center (ELC) to support the College¿s academic programs and partnerships. These duties include but are not limited to budget management strategic planning, curriculum development, enrollment procedure and guidelines, record keeping, purchasing equipment, etc.
• Racial Equity Advocate: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism as a team leader.
• Development and monitoring of budgets and resource management

Program  Development

Develop, implement and monitor:

• Annual and long-range service delivery goals and objectives,
• Administrative policies and classroom management systems,
• Work processes that facilitate an efficient, effective early learning program .

Enforce State Rules and Guidelines

• Ensure the ELC conforms to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements as they pertain to early learning programs. This includes but not limited to training, reporting, safety and emergency duties,

Management of Classified staff  

• Direct and evaluate the ELC department staff and their activities to ensure the delivery of quality services to the children, families, students, and community involved with the center.  This includes recruitment, hiring, performance management, discipline, training, etc

Community Outreach

• Market and promote ELC services to students, Costco and community.
• Foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside of Bellevue College

Building Relationships          

• Design and conduct individual family orientations, family assistance, family problem-solving and conflict resolution

Collaborate

• Work effectively and maintain relationships with early childhood organizations outside of the College including Child Care Resources & Referral, Merit, PSESD, Bellevue School District, King County Public Health, Department of Child, Youth & Families, Early Achievers, Head Start, OSPI, USDA food program, WCCCC, Kindering Center, and WAEYC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field; Relevant years of experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience  AND at least six months of experience in administration or management at a full day early childhood center.
• Successful completion of a Washington State DEL criminal background check.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook
• Have, or obtain within 90 days of hiring, current infant/child CPR, basic first aid, and blood borne pathogen training and proof of negative TB skin test and MMR immunity. If applicable providing documentation, it must be signed within the last twelve months by a licensed health care professional of tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment.
• Effective customer service , problem solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate and communicate effectively with children, families, students, community members and staff of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant training in a related field that includes a minimum of 47 credits in ECE or in school-age education.
• Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role and teaching in a full-day campus-based early childhood program.
• Experience teaching adults at a college level.
• Experience in design and delivery of services/programs serving young children and their families OR experience working in a Head Start program.
• Experience successfully managing and planning a large self-support budget.
• Experience mentoring and guiding students who are pursing Early Childhood Education (ECE) degrees.
• Experience soliciting and managing grants in support of early learning initiatives.
• Department of Children, Youth, & Families (DCYF) certificates & orientation.
• Experience managing diverse teams and demonstrated cultural proficiency, articulating and applying historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity.
   

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 10/23/2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu. 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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