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Teacher Assistant needed in Linn, MO to assist the teacher in classroom activities. Share responsibility for the health, education & welfare of children ages 3 to 5 years old. Prefer CDA or related Associate’s degree, with 1 year experience working with preschool age children. Full-time with Summers off, meals provided, and great benefits including generous paid leave, excellent health insurance, and opportunities for advancement. $12 per hour. 8 hours per day Monday-Friday. EOE. Find out more at www.showmeaction.org/employment

Classroom Coach needed to advance the performance of the teaching staff, coaching them as they implement the Head Start program curriculum. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related degree with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood. Will accept an Associate’s Degree in Child Development with agreement to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. Prefer experience working with low-income families/young children. Full-time plus great benefits including excellent health insurance and generous paid time off. $14.20 per hour. Find out more at www.showmeaction.org    EOE

Classroom Teaching Staff needed in Jefferson City, Columbia, and Linn Head Start locations. Duties include providing health, nutrition, and family services to children ages 0 to 5 years old. Teachers and Aides needed. Pay range is $10 to $14 based on education and experience. Positions are full-time weekdays with great benefits including excellent health insurance and generous paid time off. EOE. To find out more and see a complete listing of our job openings in the mid-Missouri area visit www.showmeaction.org/employment

Position Announcement

Program Director                                                                                                           June 2019

Emmanuel Family & Child Development Center

Since 1986, Emmanuel Family &Child Development Center has been committed to providing outstanding early childcare services in a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty, empowering their families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education.

The organization is in high growth-mode,having recently received a Kauffman Foundation grant to support new initiatives, including the construction of a brand-new facility slated to open in Fall 2019.

OMNI is honored to be retained by Emmanuel Family & Child Development Center in their search for a Program Director. Our client is seeking an experienced professional to provide oversight, leadership, management and vision for the organization.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director ensures that Emmanuel Family & Child Development Center has the proper operational processes, accreditation and regulatory accountability, and ongoing staff development necessary to safely and effectively provide nurturing and educational early childhood programs.Additional responsibilities include:

·Provide day-to-day leadership and management, including establishing policy and procedures, that reflects the mission and core values of Emmanuel Family &Child Development Center.

·Routinely measure effectiveness of care and education programs.

·Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on program operations, quality measures and initiatives in order to foster a success-oriented, accountability environment. Provide Board of Directors reports as requested by CEO.

·Facilitate our ability to attract, recruit and retain required care and education staff.Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective care and education growth strategies and processes, leading to continued effectiveness and growth of the organization.

·Provide support in advocacy and emergency services to empower children and families.

·Establish and adhere to conflict resolution protocol and procedures to address parent/guardian, staff and children’s concerns.

·Represent the organization with highest professionalism when engaging with partners,volunteers, individual and foundation/corporate funders and other community stakeholders.

Position Qualifications

·Master’s  degree in early childhood education or related field.

·Minimum 8 years of progressive responsibility in direct child/parent interface,including supervision/management within early childhood setting(s).

·Knowledge of Missouri Accreditation as well as Head Start and Early Head Start Standards,with demonstrated ability to meet or exceed these requirements.

·Experience in urban, nonprofit settings is preferred.

·Skilled  in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource management and strategic planning.

·Process improvement and quality assurance training and/or certifications.

·Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to positively and effectively relate to parents/guardians, children and employed colleagues.

·Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding people.

We appreciate your suggestions or referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Management

Michelle Anderson, Search Consultant

manderson@omnihrm.com

913-653-8067

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and seek diversity in candidates for employment. EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.