The position of Great Start Parent Coalition Consultant: TA Area Four is a contractual position with highly competitive reimbursement for deliverables as specified in the contract with a multi-year contract anticipated. The contract for this position is managed by the Director of Great Start Parent Coalition Development and Assistance. This position functions as the ECIC consultant for the growth, development, and maintenance of the local Great Start Parent Coalitions located in the intermediate school districts of Branch, Calhoun, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne. The position is based in the region in which it serves, therefore, preference will be given to those who currently reside in the region. Deadline: August 27, 2010.
Those interested in the contract must submit their application on the ECIC website at http://www.greatstartforkids.org Read full job description >>

• Have a heart for children and for early childhood development.
• Be collaborative and approachable, yet decisive.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have an open ear to staff, parents and to the community.
• A Master’s Degree in a related field.
• A minimum of five years experience in an executive role. Head Start experience a big plus.
  
  Send resume to Child Development Services, 100 South Pine, Suite #220, Zeeland, MI  49464. Fax. 616-796-3284 or email mpirrone@cdsoc.org .

Preschool and Pre kindergarten Teachers, Somerset Academy, Troy  Michigan

NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Center is accepting resumes for part time teaching positions in both our preschool and pre kindergarten programs.    Applicants must have a degree in either Early Childhood or related fields.  More information about our programs can be found on our website:  www.somersetacademy.org  Please send resume to attention of Carmy VanRobays at somersetacademy@aol.com or contact us by phone at 248-643-8404.

Little Lambs at CCC (www.littlelambsccc.org) is recruiting an assistant teacher/floater for our Child Development Center. We serve children from 6 weeks through 5 years in a Christian-centered family environment, providing full and half day care. This position is year round, Monday-Friday between the hours of 11am-6pm.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of early childhood development, be a team player, be flexible, have the willingness to care for each age level when needed and assume temporary responsibilities of a teacher in their absence. Please email resume, highlighting early childhood experience, and cover letter. Deadline: Friday, September 3, 2010.

Please send resume to kfarrar@christchurchcranbrook.org

Oakland County preschool and child development center has an opening for a Lead Preschool Teacher. This is a year round, part-time or full time position.

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or certified elementary teacher with a ZA endorsement and have a minimum of 2 years successful experience as the lead teacher in a preschool classroom. Must be professional, self-directed, motivated and possess a strong educational philosophy. Deadline: September 10, 2010.

Please email Cover Letter and Resume to kfarrar@christchurchcranbrook.org

Family Services/ Family Involvement Coordinator, Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, Pontiac, Michigan

Assures the delivery of comprehensive services to eligible children and their families in Child & Family Services Division programs.  Assists to assure full enrollment and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s required.  A Bachelor degree in social services is preferred. 
• One year experience working with low income families of various racial, social and cultural backgrounds.  Experience as a trainer or group facilitator preferred with emphasis on parent groups.
• Licenses required: Valid Michigan’s drivers licenses and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
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The Early Learning Communities Program Aide will be responsible for transporting clients to and from training's, play groups and community events sponsored by the ELC; assisting with the day-to-day operations of the child care rooms and provide physical care and implement activities with the children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Michigan Chauffeur License with a safe driving record and the ability to maintain appropriate liability insurance coverage
• Sensitivity to culturally diverse population
• Experience working with young children birth through 11 years old
• Bi-lingual Spanish – English strongly preferred.
  

Please apply to:
Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac, MI 48341-2244
humanresources@ofsfamily.org
Fax: 248-858-7112

The Infant Mental Health Specialist/Home Visitor is responsible for providing mental health treatment and case management services to families with infants and toddlers who meet the eligibility criteria for the Zero to Three Secondary Prevention Project. Using the Infant Mental Health Model, the IMH Specialist Home Visitor will provide a variety of services including developmental assessment and guidance, case management, parent-infant psychotherapy and provision of concrete services, with infant and toddlers (0-3 years) and their families. Services are delivered in the home and community, based on the needs identified by the family.  Hours are based on client availability. Some evening hours may need to be flexed from the 8:30 - 5:00 work day to accommodate client work schedules. Please apply via website to submit your application. No email or faxed resumes will be accepted. Read full job description and to apply online >>
Contact is Nykia Daniels
Human Resource Specialist
The Guidance Center
13101 Allen Road
Southgate, MI 48195
nduckworth@iamtgc.net
www.guidance-center.org