Camp Fire First Texas Job Summary
Job Title: Part-Time Program Specialist—EEAP Mentor
Department: Early Education Workforce Development
Position Level/Classification: Specialist 4
Location: Camp Fire Resource Center, 2700 Meacham Blvd Fort Worth 76137
In-Person/Virtual: 2 days per week in person, three days per week remote work option
Reports To: Director of School Readiness Program
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular. This position is currently grant-funded through December 31, 2024
Compensation: $25,000 annually for 20 hours/week
Start Date: September 26, 2022, or soon after that
Our Commitment to Equity
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. Camp Fire strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Our Investment in You
We believe in maintaining a supportive work culture while providing the highest quality programming through a commitment to equity, continuous learning, and leading with our values. Camp Fire is putting the call out to the passionate individual who is ready to join our team.
Job Summary:
The Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) has three primary components: recruitment/enrollment, related instruction/mentoring, and post-apprenticeship. The part-time program specialist (EEAP Mentor) will mentor and provide on-the-job learning for enrolled apprentices.
Essential Functions:
· Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
· Must be able to drive and have transportation to get between program sites each day
· Must be able to observe teaching through site and sound
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Computer literate
· Strong communication skills
· Knowledge of early care and education principles, practices, and trends in the field
· Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
· Experience in teaching young children (Birth through age 5)
· Experience conducting room and child assessments
· Experience in parent education, family support, and promoting positive parent/provider relationships
· Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children birth through 5 years of age, Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines, and Infant, Toddler and Three Year Olds Guidelines, Texas' Minimum Standards for child care centers
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Associate's Degree in ECE/CD or related field
· Teaching or administrative experience in childcare settings
· Experience mentoring/coaching
Essential Functions:
· Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
· Must be able to drive and have transportation to get between program sites each day
· Must be able to observe teaching through sight and sound
Relationships:
Accountability:
This position is responsible for the assigned programs' quality, participation, and year-end outcomes.
Key Area of Responsibility:
Program or Project Operations
- Implement program delivery of the SR Model of mentorship
- Manage a case load of apprentices to improve and maintain quality standards
- Work with Camp Fire staff and childcare professionals to identify, plan, and implement mentoring and support activities.
- Interpret, define, and communicate the purpose, benefits, and goals of Camp Fire’s professional development programs to child care community.
- Monitor program quality through outcome measurement and customer feedback and facilitate program improvements.
- Make program adjustments based on knowledge, needs experts, and internal evaluations
- Mentor early care and education professionals to identify, plan and implement strategies that promote skills necessary for school readiness in children birth to five years of age
- Foster communication and coordination between early care and education professionals and parents to support family engagement
- Initiate, organize, and follow through on required tasks
- Assist with program evaluation activities
Human Resources
- Participate in on-site technical assistance at a variety of locations
Financial Operations
- Receive prior approval before having expenses occur within contract/program guidelines.
- Ensure completion of required data and reports for contracts/funders as assigned
Marketing & Communication
- Communicate and promote CF offerings to local early educators
Facilities & Equipment
- Maintain CFFT materials and supplies in an orderly fashion in the resource room.
General Responsibilities
Council Programs and Operations
- Participate in the Council Strategic Planning process by developing personal and departmental Annual Performance Appraisals/Work Plans.
- Maintain knowledge of all Council programs and operations.
- Assist as needed critical key areas of responsibility.
- Identify opportunities for donations and/or gifts in kind.
Committees and Board of Directors
- Contribute to the development and support of volunteers of the Council
- Assist in other areas as needed
Community Relations
- Represent the Council as requested
About Camp Fire:
Camp Fire First Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a society in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The Early Education Workforce Development Department are a trendsetter, growing the ECE workforce and igniting a fire for quality to provide a strong start for each child. We make data-driven, research-based, equity-minded decisions to propel our programs forward and create an inspiring, hopeful, collegial work environment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those of team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Our Commitment
Camp Fire welcomes and embraces all youth of diverse cultures, beliefs, experiences, and identities. We are committed to creating a culturally-responsive, inclusive, and safe environment for all children, families, and staff. Camp Fire First Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender expression and identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.