Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Profit sharing
Job Description
The Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC) is a prominent statewide, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to enhancing early childhood education and care across New York State. Representing the 35 Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) programs statewide, ECLC supports parents, childcare providers, and employers by improving access to quality child care services. Since its establishment in 1975, the organization has taken a leadership stance in advocating for and strengthening the early childhood workforce and services in collaboration with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and other key stakeholders.
ECLC holds a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclus... Show More
ECLC holds a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclus... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, human services, public administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in early childhood education, workforce development, or child care services
- at least two years of direct experience working in an early childhood classroom or family child care
- leadership experience preferred
- knowledge of state and federal child care regulations, licensing, and professional development requirements
- strong communication skills including public speaking and networking
- experience working with culturally diverse communities
- ability to travel within New York State and work occasional evenings
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in early childhood education, workforce development, or child care services
- at least two years of direct experience working in an early childhood classroom or family child care, with some experience in program management or supervision
- leadership experience preferred, particularly in coordinating teams, projects, or early childhood programs
- knowledge of state and federal child care regulations, licensing, and professional development requirements
- strong communication skills, including experience with public speaking, networking, and engaging diverse stakeholders
- experience working with culturally diverse communities
- ability to travel within New York State and work occasional evenings, typically for events or meetings
Job Duties
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CCSCs participating in the Substitute Pool Pilot Project
- maintain relationships with partner agencies to meet community needs and avoid duplication of services
- participate in regular conversations with other states working on Substitute Pool initiatives and share learnings with colleagues and partners
- participate in project and community/partner meetings as needed
- provide ongoing technical assistance, professional development coordination, and mentorship for CCSC staff involved in Substitute Pool
- coordinate and facilitate regular meetings, focus groups, and communication channels
- develop presentations and reports for diverse audiences to share information about the Substitute Pool Pilot and related applications/platforms
- collaborate with internal teams to enhance Substitute Pool Project
- identify opportunities to strengthen outreach, pipeline growth, and candidate engagement
- participate in sustainability and scaling planning to ensure long-term success of the Substitute Pool Project
- perform administrative tasks and other duties, as assigned
- monitor platform analytics to inform weekly/monthly communication, training, and recruitment strategies
- track and report program outcomes and workforce data in collaboration with the Data and Evaluation Team
- compile data necessary for completion of agency, local and state reports
- identify and implement recruitment and marketing strategies for substitutes and providers, including creative non-traditional approaches
- plan and oversee project-specific budgets with support of supervisor
- ensure external consultants meet their quarterly contract requirements
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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