Location: Ellensburg,WA, USA
Job Summary
Central Washington University is recruiting a Site Supervisor - Rainbow Center to join our Early Childhood Learning Center team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $49,833 - $59,767 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A
What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.
The Role:
This position assists in the leadership and management of one or more Early Childhood Learning Center sites with responsibilities for the day-to-day operation of the classrooms and in maintaining a quality educational learning program. Directly supervise the staff at the Rainbow Center. Lead, train, hire, and supervise student/temporary staff at the ECLC in Brooklane Village and Rainbow Center. Train and assist with educational learning activities and instruction. Manage files and paperwork for student staff and children to comply with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Lead in development and evaluating of Creative Curriculum, procedures, and activities at the Centers. Serve on assigned university committees. Lead the department in the absence of the Director. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.
Job Duties
Supervise/Direct Staff:
* Directly supervise the full time and part time staff at the Rainbow Center.
* Interview, hire, and train Student/Temporary staff necessary for the operation of both sites. Train in all areas to assist with educational learning activities and instruction, daily maintenance of the classroom, custodial, food service, and office support to the program as needed. Send student staff home when in ratio. Provide performance feedback. Initiate corrective action in a timely manner when needed. Manage files and mandatory paperwork for student employees.
* Assist in the supervision of the Early Childhood Program Specialist staff and cook, including interviewing and recommending selection of applicants.
* Assist in assigning and scheduling of work for the Specialists. Act upon their leave requests by adjusting shifts and/or covering the shift with a substitute.
* Train new Specialists on educational activities and instruction.
* Provide feedback to supervisor for evaluation of performance on each Specialist.
* Serve as leader in the absence of the Director in accordance with Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Program Development:
* Lead in development, evaluating and implementation of program operating policies, procedures, and activities. These are to include, but not limited to; enrollment, handbooks, discipline, Creative Curriculum, age-appropriate development, classroom and outdoor environments, field trips, and enrichment programming with the campus and Ellensburg communities.
* Maintains and builds public relations with parents, prospective clients, community contacts and colleagues by providing information about current activities, preparing, and distributing brochures, pamphlets, and flyer's as well as presentations to the campus and Ellensburg community.
* Directs the organization of the follow-up special activities such as field trips, family functions and get-togethers, and special programming for the center.
* Transportation of goods and services to/from campus as needed, e.g., deliver meals to Rainbow Center, transfer items to surplus, deliver paperwork to campus offices, etc.
* Ensures that program staff, interns, and volunteers conform to federal, state, and Department of Children, Youth and Families regulations and licensing requirements, as well as university and ECLC policies and procedures.
Administrative Duties:
* Work with and provide support to the accounting departments in preparing and maintaining administrative and business reports or records of the ECLC.
* Provide billing reports on program usage (sign-in logs), prepare, and maintain daily sign-in sheet for the Rainbow Center and fill in for Director of ECLC when needed.
* Conduct fund raising activities or marketing campaigns; assist with the accreditation processes or other program improvement activities.
* Recruits and schedules children in the Early Childhood Program; maintains records on children enrolled in the program which include development, attendance, immunization, and general health; manages quarterly program registration for children; maintains appropriate files and waiting lists; processes late registrations; and collects registration fees.
* Manages files and mandatory paperwork for student employees.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Education, or related field.
* Two years of experience working with children in a group setting, ages 4 weeks to 12 years old.
* Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience including supervision, training, development, and evaluation of staff performance.
* Experience and/or training that demonstrates the ability to prepare necessary work, documentation, reports, parent letters, staff trainings, etc.
* Demonstrated ability and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
* OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Within 30 days of hire, a successful candidate must possess the following:
* Valid Certification in CPR, Adult, Infant and Child, and First Aid.
* MMR Immunization or titer.
* Negative TB Skin Test.
* Safe Sleep training.
* Tdap immunization.
* HIV/Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certification.
* Possession of valid Washington State Food Handler's Permit.
* Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) cleared fingerprints and Portable Background Check Certificate through the MERIT system. (Managed Education and Registry Information Tool).
* Basic 30-hour training or equivalent credits.
* Valid Washington State Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
* Additional education, training and competencies that may enhance the employee's effectiveness in performing functions of the position.
* Experience in overseeing the management of classroom schedules, curriculum (Creative Curriculum), and professional staff.
* Experience in community buildings and partnerships.
* Experience in working with diverse families in order to embrace the center's mission.
* Education and experience in student development theory.
* Potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations.
* Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.
Competencies
* Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
* Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
* Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
* Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
* Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary: This position has a minimum annual salary of $49,833 and maximum annual salary of $69,766. The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $49,833 - $59,767. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm (1 hour lunch)
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.
An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit:
How To Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:
* A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;
* Resume including work history, education, training; and
* Contact information for three professional references.
Screening Begins: September 11, 2024
Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Contact Information
Name: Michelle Hill
Title: Director, Early Childhood Learning Center
Email: ...@cwu.edu
Phone: (509) ###-####
Website: www.cwu.edu/early-learning/
Please contact Human Resources at ...@cwu.edu or 509-###-#### if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check/Reference Check Process:
Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.
Notice to Prospective Employees:
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
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DEI Statement
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are all core to CWU's mission, vision and values to increase access to higher education for everyone regardless of identity. At CWU we work to ensure everyone's voice is not only heard but recognized and valued. We consistently strive to provide a safe, welcoming, and forward-thinking institution for all employees, students, and community members.
Reasonable Accommodations
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