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Executive Director
The Children's Council of Watauga County seeks an experienced and passionate Executive Director to lead the organization and develop capacity for continued growth and development of programs and services for young children and their caregivers. The Children's Council serves as a resource hub for families in Watauga County and has positive working relationships across sectors that serve children. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of finances, programs and personnel of the Children's Council, as well as the ongoing implementation of an ambitious strategic plan to expand reach in our community. The Children's Council manages multiple state level contracts and grants and is affiliated with the North Carolina Partnership for Children and the North Carolina Division of Child Development and is responsible for the planning, coordination, funding, and monitoring of high quality, evidence-based programming for young children and their families. The Children's Council seeks an individual who is passionate about early childhood and has extensive experience in organizational leadership, fund development, and financial administration. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and be well prepared to provide the internal and external leadership required to build relationships with community partners, potential funders, board members, staff, and the community at large. This position is expected to maintain a positive work culture within the organization including the development of a strong staff built on teamwork and shared leadership. The ideal candidate should have a personal alignment with the vision of the council and significant skills in strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing and relationship-building, and a proven track record of leadership and management. The Executive Director will work closely with senior leadership staff and the board of directors to build organizational capacity for sustainable growth of The Children's Council in order to reach more children and families in Watauga County.
This position provides professional leadership of local partnership activities through effective strategic planning and collaboration within the community to address the needs of children, financial oversight of over $1.3 million annual budget, and supervision of 15 employees. The Executive Director works under the direction of the Board to achieve the mission and goals of the Children’s Council, Smart Start, NC Pre-Kindergarten, and other programs authorized by the Board while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
Qualifications include:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related business field, Public Administration, Public Policy, Education or human services-related field required; Masters degree preferred in the areas above;
2. At least three years experience in management with at least two of these years supervising staff required;
3. Experience in financial administration required;
4. Fundraising/grant writing and non-profit board experience.
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Salary commensurate with experience. Resume, cover letter, and three professional references must be submitted to be considered. Position open until filled. For additional information, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Paul Holden at (828) 264-7190. Application materials should be mailed or hand delivered to:
The Children’s Council E.D. Search Committee Chair
225 Birch St., Suite #3
Boone, NC 28607
Position open until filled.
Technical Assistance Specialist(s)
The Children’s Council of Watauga County is currently seeking applications for two Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist positions. These positions are part of the Infant Toddler TA Model pilot - Intensive Infant Toddler Technical Assistance Delivery Model. TA Specialist will provide assistance, professional development and coaching to infant and toddler educators, caregivers and supporting administrators participating in the project. The pilot project is guided by an intensive and comprehensive model designed to strengthen coaching practices and increase caregiver effectiveness. In parallel, TA Specialist will deepen their own practices including; building teacher relationships, engaging effective communication, implementing purposeful observation and feedback, teacher modeling, promoting reflection, joint problem solving, use of technology with coaching, and individualized professional development.
Minimum Qualifications include:
Starting annual salary $32,000 -- $36,000 BOE. The Children's Council offers a competitive benefits package to provide protection, peace of mind and financial security to its employees. Benefits include:
Resume, cover letter, and three professional references should be mailed or hand delivered to the address below. Closing date: January 31st. For more information, please call the Early Care and Education Director, Hunter Varipapa (828) 262-5424 ext. 218.
Attn: Hunter Varipapa
The Children’s Council of Watauga County, Inc.
225 Birch Street, Suite 3
Boone, NC 28607
Executive Director
The Children's Council of Watauga County seeks an experienced and passionate Executive Director to lead the organization and develop capacity for continued growth and development of programs and services for young children and their caregivers. The Children's Council serves as a resource hub for families in Watauga County and has positive working relationships across sectors that serve children. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of finances, programs and personnel of the Children's Council, as well as the ongoing implementation of an ambitious strategic plan to expand reach in our community. The Children's Council manages multiple state level contracts and grants and is affiliated with the North Carolina Partnership for Children and the North Carolina Division of Child Development and is responsible for the planning, coordination, funding, and monitoring of high quality, evidence-based programming for young children and their families. The Children's Council seeks an individual who is passionate about early childhood and has extensive experience in organizational leadership, fund development, and financial administration. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and be well prepared to provide the internal and external leadership required to build relationships with community partners, potential funders, board members, staff, and the community at large. This position is expected to maintain a positive work culture within the organization including the development of a strong staff built on teamwork and shared leadership. The ideal candidate should have a personal alignment with the vision of the council and significant skills in strategic planning, fundraising, grant writing and relationship-building, and a proven track record of leadership and management. The Executive Director will work closely with senior leadership staff and the board of directors to build organizational capacity for sustainable growth of The Children's Council in order to reach more children and families in Watauga County.
This position provides professional leadership of local partnership activities through effective strategic planning and collaboration within the community to address the needs of children, financial oversight of over $1.3 million annual budget, and supervision of 15 employees. The Executive Director works under the direction of the Board to achieve the mission and goals of the Children’s Council, Smart Start, NC Pre-Kindergarten, and other programs authorized by the Board while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
Qualifications include:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related business field, Public Administration, Public Policy, Education or human services-related field required; Masters degree preferred in the areas above;
2. At least three years experience in management with at least two of these years supervising staff required;
3. Experience in financial administration required;
4. Fundraising/grant writing and non-profit board experience.
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Salary commensurate with experience. Resume, cover letter, and three professional references must be submitted to be considered. Position open until filled. For additional information, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Paul Holden at (828) 264-7190. Application materials should be mailed or hand delivered to:
The Children’s Council E.D. Search Committee Chair
225 Birch St., Suite #3
Boone, NC 28607
Position open until filled.
Technical Assistance Specialist(s)
The Children’s Council of Watauga County is currently seeking applications for two Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist positions. These positions are part of the Infant Toddler TA Model pilot - Intensive Infant Toddler Technical Assistance Delivery Model. TA Specialist will provide assistance, professional development and coaching to infant and toddler educators, caregivers and supporting administrators participating in the project. The pilot project is guided by an intensive and comprehensive model designed to strengthen coaching practices and increase caregiver effectiveness. In parallel, TA Specialist will deepen their own practices including; building teacher relationships, engaging effective communication, implementing purposeful observation and feedback, teacher modeling, promoting reflection, joint problem solving, use of technology with coaching, and individualized professional development.
Minimum Qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required;
- Eligible for EEC Level 11 Certification or currently engaged in an approved education plan to achieve Level 11 within 18 months;
- Three years of experience directly serving children ages birth - five, their families or programs that serve them (strongly preferred);
- Work experience with infant and/or toddler classrooms (strongly preferred);
- Experience working with online systems for adult learners (preferred).
Starting annual salary $32,000 -- $36,000 BOE. The Children's Council offers a competitive benefits package to provide protection, peace of mind and financial security to its employees. Benefits include:
- Health Insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for single coverage;
- Simple IRA retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 3%;
- Flexible paid time off;
- 9 paid holidays each year.
Resume, cover letter, and three professional references should be mailed or hand delivered to the address below. Closing date: January 31st. For more information, please call the Early Care and Education Director, Hunter Varipapa (828) 262-5424 ext. 218.
Attn: Hunter Varipapa
The Children’s Council of Watauga County, Inc.
225 Birch Street, Suite 3
Boone, NC 28607
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Substitute Program Are you interested in working in child care while making it fit your schedule? Come by the Children’s Council to pick up/fill out an application packet. Application process includes criminal background check and fingerprints which is approximately $40. Must have High School diploma/GED and be at least 18 years old. Early childhood experience and education is preferred. Competitive pay depending on experience and education. For more information call Roberta Yates at 828-262-5424. |