Children's Services Director

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Children's Services Director - Posting #25802

Salary Range: $75,000+ DOE

Position Summary
The Children's Services Director is responsible for the daily operations of ECEAP and the Child Development Center, a 120-bed bilingual pre-school program part of Sea Mar Health Centers, a non-profit health organization that services a diverse community in need.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and maintain a full integrated intergenerational program in compliance with Washington State Childcare Licensing and Regulations, including but not limited to policies and procedures, parent handbook, health and safety procedures and job descriptions.
• Maintain program philosophy, goals, objectives and budget.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable regulations.  Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Serve as a resource to site supervisor, teachers and parents.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and in-service training for staff development.
• Meet with parents when necessary to follow through on concerns.

Qualifications:
Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development, general learning theories and curriculum development and the ability to apply this understanding to planning and implementing appropriate activities.  The ability to instruct other adults, especially by good role modeling in interactions with children. Strong communication and writing skills. 

Education and Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or AA in Early Education with Bachelor's degree in education, social service or related field. Three years of supervisory experience in an early childhood setting. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position please email Nicholas Ramirez, Senior Vice President at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 5/10/2024
Reposted on 7/16/2024

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html