School Readiness Liaison- Lynden
$49,712–$70,179 year
On-site · Lynden, Washington, United States
Job Summary
The School Readiness Liaison at Inspire Development Centers is responsible for coordinating and implementing school readiness goals for classrooms, overseeing daily Head Start classroom operations, and providing professional development to teaching staff. Key responsibilities include monitoring compliance with education standards, facilitating kindergarten transition meetings, conducting classroom observations, and collaborating closely with center management to enhance teaching quality. Essential qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and comprehensive knowledge of child development practices. Candidates must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and have experience in regulated educational environments.
Required Qualifications
- AA Degree in ECE or an Associate’s Degree with 30 ECE related college credits and experience teaching infant/toddler and/or preschool children.
- English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices.
- Working knowledge in curriculum development and planning.
- Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment.
- Experience in policy and procedure processes.
- Experience in planning and facilitating groups.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience in classroom risk management.
- Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems.
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to gather and analyze data for reports via multiple modes.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
- Proficiency with personal computer, including Microsoft Office.
- Accurate data management, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous Head Start experience.
- Maintain a current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent certificate.
- BA Degree in ECE or a Bachelor’s Degree with 30 ECE related college credits and experience teaching infant/toddler and/or preschool children.
Additional Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license.
- Must provide a yearly driving abstract.
- Must maintain acceptable driving history.
- Proof of automobile insurance.
- Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities.
- Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check.
- Must pass initial and periodic Department of Early Learning (DEL) background check.
- Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment).
- Current Food Handler card (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
- Current First Aid / CPR cards (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
- Subject to initial and periodic TB screen.
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
- Blood Borne Pathogen training (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
- Subject to random drug screen.
- Obtain fifteen (15) hours continuing in-service training annually.
- Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
- Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis.
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