Early Childhood Education Program Officer at First 5 Contra Costa
About the Employer
First 5 Contra Costa helps young children grow up healthy and ready to learn during the most important time in their development. We have nearly 20 years of experience funding innovative programs and advocating for policies that produce better futures for our children. Since our inception, First 5 Contra Costa has invested more than $140 million in Prop. 10 revenues to programs and services that help Contra Costa’s children get the best start in life.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Summary The Early Childhood Education Program Officer holds the overall responsibility for implementing and supporting activities to promote the professional development of early childhood education (ECE) providers and the quality of early childhood education programs. In collaboration with the Deputy Director, other First 5 Program Officers and other staff as necessary, the ECE Program Officer will lead the planning and implementation of early childhood school readiness projects and initiatives, and particularly projects that promote collaboration between the early learning programs and the K-3 grades.
Requirements / Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position supervises the Quality Improvement Coaching Coordinator, three Quality Improvement Coaches, and the Early Childhood Education Program Assistant II.
Requirements / Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position supervises the Quality Improvement Coaching Coordinator, three Quality Improvement Coaches, and the Early Childhood Education Program Assistant II.
Comments and Other Information
How to Apply:
Please visit www.first5coco.org for a full job description and instructions on how to apply.
Please submit your resume, a professional writing sample, and a brief letter of introduction that summarizes why you are ideally suited to this position.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled.
Comments and Other Information
How to Apply:
Please visit www.first5coco.org for a full job description and instructions on how to apply.
Please submit your resume, a professional writing sample, and a brief letter of introduction that summarizes why you are ideally suited to this position.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. The position will remain open until filled.