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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.
Starting annual salary is $45,450 plus employer sponsored benefits. 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) 262-7190. 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.
Bilingual Parent Educator
The Children's Council is seeking to fill a three-quarter time (30 hours/week) position for a Bilingual Parent Educator. This person will be responsible for working primarily with Spanish-speaking families with the primary focus of delivering services and support based on the Children’s Council’s programs. The Bilingual Parent Educator will facilitate one parent support group each week as well as be trained in the evidence based program Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) providing parenting consultation and education to parents as needed. Position will serve as the community liason for the Children's Council providing outreach and information to the Latino community. The ideal person will be a team player, have strong work ethic, and be willing to learn new things. Pay range $12.00-$15.00 per hour BOE and includes employer sponsored benefits (health insurance, retirement, etc.). Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and have coursework in child development and behavior management or combination of education and experience. Must be fluent in English/Spanish. Native Spanish speakers strongly preferred.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: The Children's Council, 225 Birch Street, Suite 3, Boone, NC 28607, Attention: Kira Cardwell or kira@thechildrenscouncil.org.
Nurtured Beginnings Home Visitor
The Children's Council is seeking to fill part-time PRN contract position(s) to conduct home visits for parents of newborns (up to 12 weeks old) in Watauga County as part of the Nurtured Beginnings program. Expected to provide 2 - 5 home visits per week and will be reimbursed for home visit time only. Nurtured Beginnings follows an evidence-informed curriculum and provides new parents with community resources, information on child development, and a postpartum anxiety and depression screening. Families are also brought a home cooked meal, handmade blankets and other self-care items for mom and baby.
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or nursing and have coursework in child development and/or behavior management OR a combination of education and experience. Experience with home visiting or working with new moms preferred. Hours will vary. Pay rate $20-$25 per hour BOE. Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Crystal Kelly at: Crystal@thechildrenscouncil.org or by mail at: 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.
Starting annual salary is $45,450 plus employer sponsored benefits. 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) 262-7190. 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.
Bilingual Parent Educator
The Children's Council is seeking to fill a three-quarter time (30 hours/week) position for a Bilingual Parent Educator. This person will be responsible for working primarily with Spanish-speaking families with the primary focus of delivering services and support based on the Children’s Council’s programs. The Bilingual Parent Educator will facilitate one parent support group each week as well as be trained in the evidence based program Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) providing parenting consultation and education to parents as needed. Position will serve as the community liason for the Children's Council providing outreach and information to the Latino community. The ideal person will be a team player, have strong work ethic, and be willing to learn new things. Pay range $12.00-$15.00 per hour BOE and includes employer sponsored benefits (health insurance, retirement, etc.). Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and have coursework in child development and behavior management or combination of education and experience. Must be fluent in English/Spanish. Native Spanish speakers strongly preferred.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: The Children's Council, 225 Birch Street, Suite 3, Boone, NC 28607, Attention: Kira Cardwell or kira@thechildrenscouncil.org.
Nurtured Beginnings Home Visitor
The Children's Council is seeking to fill part-time PRN contract position(s) to conduct home visits for parents of newborns (up to 12 weeks old) in Watauga County as part of the Nurtured Beginnings program. Expected to provide 2 - 5 home visits per week and will be reimbursed for home visit time only. Nurtured Beginnings follows an evidence-informed curriculum and provides new parents with community resources, information on child development, and a postpartum anxiety and depression screening. Families are also brought a home cooked meal, handmade blankets and other self-care items for mom and baby.
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or nursing and have coursework in child development and/or behavior management OR a combination of education and experience. Experience with home visiting or working with new moms preferred. Hours will vary. Pay rate $20-$25 per hour BOE. Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Crystal Kelly at: Crystal@thechildrenscouncil.org or by mail at: 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 Lee Marshall at 828-262-5424. |