• Divisional Learning Zone Specialist

    The Salvation Army (Cleveland, OH)


    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 $60,000.00/Yr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $65,000.00/Yr.

     

    Type Regular Full-Time