EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS

Last updated:  February 23, 2010

ASSISTANT HEAD START DIRECTOR - Ludington area: Do you have training and management experience in Early Childhood Development? Are you a self-motivated, multi-task, detail oriented leader with excellent communication and organizational skills? Seeking career oriented individual to assist with oversight of program operations and personnel management of 4 county Head Start program. Min. Qual.: B.A. and 2 yrs exp. in administration of early childhood dev. or preschool programming; training and/or exp. in social or human or family services; min. 2 yrs supervisory experience. Experience working with budgets and grant writing. Occasional travel and evening meetings. Salary $52,000 with benefits.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR - Ludington area not for profit organization seeking qualified individual to manage programs and services for a 4 county area. Qualifications: Minimum AA or 2 yrs work related experience. Leadership/supervisory skills; multi-task; communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills; computer proficiency (responsible for data based reporting system); ability to prepare reports accurately and timely; positively interact with clients, community and other agencies. Occasional travel and evening meetings. Starting salary $31,000 with benefits.

EARLY HEAD START SPECIALIST - White Cloud - Full time, full year. Seeking responsible family specialist for home visiting, early child development program serving low income pregnant women and infants/toddlers 0-3 yrs old of NEWAYGO COUNTY. Qualifications: Min. 2 yrs related work exp; A.A. or B.A. in Early Childhood Dev. or Social Work (Licensing req’t of min. CDA or 12 credit hrs in Early Childhood Dev.); good interpersonal/communication, organizational & computer skills; and valid drivers license. Starting salary $29,598 with benefits.

BUS DRIVER - Northern Manistee Child Development Center (Kaleva): SEE BELOW

KITCHEN AIDE - Ludington Area FiveCAP Head Start Center (Ludington): SEE BELOW

Must be willing to relocate if not area resident. Send resume w/cover letter to PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454, fax 231/757-9669 or email fivecap@fivecap.org. EOE

 

HEAD START

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FiveCAP, Inc. operates eight (8) Head Start Centers in the four counties of Mason, Manistee, Newaygo and Lake.  FiveCAP Head Start is a center-based program serving 3-5 year old children Mon-Thurs, September-May. Center Staff work August (orientation/start up/recruitment) thru end May/early June (closing/inventory/cleaning).

Note: FiveCAP, Inc. accepts applications year round for all positions. Applications/resumes remain on file for one year. Qualified applications will be notified if selected for an interview for consideration in filling a vacancy.  For Center locations, click on website sidebar button "Head Start".  When submitting application, please indicate Center location preferred or ability to relocate if applicable.

Below is a list of center positions. Openings may not be available at this time.

LEAD TEACHER - FULL TIME: Head Start teacher responsible for managing classroom of children 3-5 years of age, creating good learning environment to promote growth and learning consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and Day Care Licensing. Qual: AA or BA req’d in Early Childhood Dev. or Early Elem. Ed.; experience teaching preschool children. Starting salary $24,086-25,334 pending qualifications. Benefits.

ASSISTANT TEACHER - PART-TIME; 26 hrs/wk. Responsibilities vary from creating a good learning environment to promote growth and learning for 3-5 year olds (consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards, Day Care Licensing), to working as part of the teaching team and supporting these activities. We’re looking for someone who enjoys responsibility and wants to be part of a team where their effort is appreciated with a willingness to follow directions. $9.55/hr.

KITCHEN AIDE / FLOATER - PART-TIME; 26 hrs/wk. Seeking reliable individual that can communicate effectively, accept supervision and positively interact with preschool age children and co-workers. $9.55/hr.

BUS DRIVER - PART-TIME; 20-25 hrs/wk. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Able to meet state laws and endorsements required to operate school buses: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with P & S Endorsement required. Must have good driving record, be drug free, dependable, have a pleasant personality, and interact well with preschool age children. $13.43/hr.

Employment subject to passing job-related physical exam and TB test. No citations for child abuse/neglect. Able to lift up to 60 lbs. Criminal background check. 

Must relocate if not resident within 30 miles of Center/Office location.

Employment applications available at FiveCAP county offices. Submit application or resume to FiveCAP, Inc., PO Box 37, Scottville, MI 49454; fax 231/757-9669 or email fivecap@fivecap.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

No phone calls please.