| Position Title: |
Early Learning Center - Family Support Specialist/Assistant Manager |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
51500 - Early Learning Center
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| Advertised Salary: |
$45,000 - $55,000 |
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Full-Time |
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| Union Group: |
N/A |
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| Term of Position: |
12 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
Develop, coordinate and support family-centered programming as well as assist in leading and coordinating operations, policies, and procedures of the Early Learning Center. |
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| Position Type: |
Staff |
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| Required Education: |
Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field as defined in applicable State of Michigan Licensing Regulations for Child Care Centers. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Minimum: Three years work experience in a structured early childhood environment with supervisory experience and working with families. |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Previous experience working with a research based curriculum, screening and assessment procedures
Previous experience coaching and mentoring adult learners |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Assume administrative responsibilities in absence of manager
Assist in monitoring of all current governing agency regulations
Facilitate Single Family Support Groups, Coordinate, Monitor and Report Parent Involvement
Develop and manage CCAMPIS grant activities pertaining to family-child-school connection in preparation of governmental reporting
Support teaching staff in meeting curriculum guidelines in conjunction with supporting child-family-staff relationships
Enroll CCAMPIS program participants.
Meet with all eligible families to identify areas of need and goals for family support
Supervise classroom teaching practices to ensure connection to family goals
Coach, mentor and identify areas for program growth
Provide feedback to administrators on classroom practices
Contribute to the developing and monitoring business plans to guide center operations in accordance with all regulatory agencies
Assist with developing grant proposals and on-going monitoring of grant activity
Participate in interviewing, selecting, training, supervising and evaluating program staff
Assist with developing marketing strategies, news releases and social media presence
Support early learning lab practices with various campus-based programs
Reports directly to the Early Learning Center Manager
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
Represent the Early Learning Center and Ferris State University on various board and committee projects |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Demonstrate commitment to work well in fast-paced, high stress situations
Ability to work well with a diverse University and community population supporting the University’s Core Values
Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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October 7, 2024 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
Yes |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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