GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Divisional Learning Zone Specialist will serve as a consultant and resource to the Corps and Institutions throughout the NEOSA Division in all matters relating to the planning, development, and operations of the Learning Zone After-School, Learning Zone Preschool, and Summer Day Camp programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration:

• Maintain regular contact with program directors and perform regular site visits to all Learning Zone preschools, after-school, and summer day camp programs.
• Assist with the licensing and Step Up to Quality processes. This includes planning and paperwork, follow up on inspections, and dissemination of initiatives and licensing changes.
• Conduct regular Learning Zone Director meetings to include coaching and opportunities for collaboration amongst divisional staff.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and on-boarding of Learning Zone staff when applicable.
• Work with program directors to implement community collaborations, new program ideas, and assessment tools that will help maintain quality and safe programs.
• Oversee the implementation of divisional Learning Zone goals and best practices to promote the mission of Learning Zones and The Salvation Army.
• Oversee and manage the CACFP feeding programs.
• Attend leadership meetings on behalf on behalf of the Learning Zone when requested.
• Assist with childcare incident

Development:

• Compile and provide information and complete reports related to Learning Zone
• Serve as the point person for government and state contracts as requested.
• Assist the Development department and Corps Officers in identifying new funding streams.
• Assist in writing grants for Learning Zone
• Assist with marketing efforts as

Other Duties:

• Work with Corps Officers/Directors to help make connections between Learning Zone activities and other Corps programs.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Divisional Secretary for Program

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in either Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of two years childcare administration
• Experience with grants and development
• Experience in a supervisory/consultative
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish not required, but

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess excellent people and communication
• Proficient in MS Office, and general computer
• Possess a valid Ohio driver's
• Clean Webcheck

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.