Early Childhood Programs Lead — Full-Time Impact

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission; Gilman (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement

Job summary

The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in Gilman, IL, seeks a Child Development Services Specialist to help develop, implement and assess the educational program required for comprehensive child development services.

The role supports programming consistency and compliance with funding sources and regulatory agencies, and collaborates with staff to ensure high-quality services. Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., M-F; Starting wage: $30.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• One-year professional experience in administration of an early childhood education program preferred.
• CLASS observer certified preferred.
• Knowledge of Head Start and other agency rules and regulations preferred.
• Previous experience with culture management and inclusion initiatives preferred.
• Previous experience with recruitment, staffing, and operations management preferred.
• Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Respect for the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act
• Must meet all requirements of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Responsibilities

• The Child Development Services Specialist assists with developing, implementing and assessing the educational program required for comprehensive child development services.

Skills

CLASS observer certified

Head Start knowledge

Culture and inclusion initiatives

Recruitment and staffing

Operations management

Experience in early childhood settings

Diverse populations experience

Equal employment opportunity

ADA compliance awareness

Policy compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Equivalent degree with 30 hours coursework in Early Childhood/Child Development

Job description

The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission in Gilman, IL, seeks a Child Development Services Specialist to help develop, implement and assess the educational program required for comprehensive child development services.

The role supports programming consistency and compliance with funding sources and regulatory agencies, and collaborates with staff to ensure high-quality services. Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., M-F; Starting wage: $30.27 per hour.