Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.
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Specialist, Training ECE*
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Full-time (Monday - Friday)*
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OUR PURPOSE*
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.
Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
An ECE Training Specialist, under the direction of the ECE Director of Education and the Executive Director, ensures the implementation of the education programs birth – 5 throughout the program through training and support. This includes providing support, direction, leadership and training for the education staff and others within the organization. This position will also develop and oversee the implementation of the Catholic Charities Child Development Associate Program. This position will also support new-hire training including aspects of both on-boarding and orientation training.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
- Assures program compliance with the Child Care Licensing regulations, as well as Head Start Performance Standards.
- Supports the implementation of a quality early care and education program.
- Follows budget as set by manager. Provides input into process.
- Maintains accurate and timely program statistical data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports.
- Assists in the hiring and training of teaching staff.
- Observes, monitors, evaluates, and provides feedback and consultation for each classroom teacher and teaching team.
- Provides classroom staff with role models (mentors) or training as needed to demonstrate specific curriculum development, facilitate communication and identify the strengths and challenges of the classroom environment.
- Build, maintain, and implement the Catholic Charities Child Development Associate Program under the supervision of the Director of Education and the Executive Director of the division.
- Partners with the Center Directors to prepare and deliver training to teaching staff.
- Provides support as needed to ECE Specialists and Center Directors for Professional Development Plans for all teaching staff that require one on one direction.
- In conjunction with the Inclusion and Disabilities Team, the Education Team and the Mental Health Team, will build training to support specific needs identified for in classroom supports.
- Will assist with training for developmental screenings with all staff.
- Demonstrated experience with children 0-5 years old in an educational setting.
- Familiarity and knowledge of Head Start Standards.
- Ability to remember schedules, programs, policies and other details.
- Ability to remain calm and calm others in an emergency and/or confrontational situation.
- Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
- Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE*
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from accredited school with a degree in ECE or equivalent AND three to five years related experience and/or training; OR Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field with 24 ECE credits AND three to five years related experience and/or training.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS*
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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REASONING ABILITY*
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to handle and feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Travel: Frequent between local sites
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER
- Equipment Used: computer, i-Pad, copier, scanner, fax, laminator
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:*
Salary: Starting at $55,00 with increases commensurate with experience & education.
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Schedule:* Dependent on location, Center is open 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
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Training:* We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Public Speaking; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
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Benefits: *In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
Extensive Paid Time Off including 15 Paid Holidays annually (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing yearly) promoting work life balance. 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation. Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date. May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
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ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?*
If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you!
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process.
Drug-Free Workplace
Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
EEO/AA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person