Black ECE Fellowship Coordinator

Job Title:                 Black ECE Fellowship Coordinator
Department:            Black ECE Achievement
Reports To:              Director of Black & BIPOC ECE Achievement
FLSA Status:            This is a non-exempt, full-time (37.50 hours/week) Union position
Level:                        7
Salary Range:          $57,058.95-$60,533.85

ABOUT CHILDREN’S COUNCIL
For more than 50 years, Children’s Council has been the heart of child care and early education in San Francisco, advancing the belief that high-quality child care can transform lives and communities. Our more than 150 team members help families navigate their child care and preschool options and secure financial assistance to pay for it. We provide home-based child care businesses with the training and resources to succeed. Through a wide range of free programs and workshops, we support parents and caregivers as they build child development skills. As the city’s second-largest nonprofit contractor, with an annual budget of over $240 million, we are a major stakeholder in the child care system. We educate the public and advocate for increased investment in early education at the local and state level. If you are a child care champion, we want you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Black ECE Fellowship is designed to support the retention, engagement and continued professional development of graduates from the Black ECE Career Development Pipeline. This program recognizes the importance of providing intentional investments to retain Black early educators working in the ECE field. We aim to support new and seasoned early educators by providing a sense of community, connections to professional development opportunities, space for collective healing and learning, along with tools to foster a lasting career in the Early Childhood Education field.

The Fellowship Coordinator will support the development of a growth and retention strategy for Black early educators. This role will assist in the design and development of strategic supports to strengthen the capacity of graduates from the Black ECE Career Development Pipeline. The coordinator will assist in ensuring the successful placement, transition, and connection of our Black ECE pipeline graduates. This role will work closely with licensed child care sites citywide, staffing agencies and community partners serving as a liaison with employers and administrators to facilitate placements, permit attainment, employment and continuing education of our graduates. The Fellowship Coordinator will develop and manage workforce readiness portfolios for graduates tracking coursework completion, on the job training hours and other program activities. They will assist in planning and coordination of Fellowship activities and gatherings for our Black ECE pipeline graduates including, data tracking and input, and a variety of other duties as assigned.

Key Qualities:

• Hardworking, self-disciplined, and passionate about community and capacity building


• Knowledge of the issues affecting Black early educators in San Francisco


• A proactive problem solver with exceptional attention to detail


• You have Early Childhood Education (ECE) coaching or social service experience

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to Black ECE graduates working to obtain a permit, gain employment, or professionally advance in the ECE field. Administrative support might include copying, faxing, responsive communication (phone, email, in person, virtual), drafting templates (request for transcripts, certificates completion, resumes), purchasing of supplies, scheduling meetings and events.


• Provide career pathway assistance to Black ECE graduates by developing resources and connecting them to professional development advisors, staffing agencies, and continuing education opportunities.


• Assist the team and internal partners in designing and coordinating community building and networking sessions for Black ECE graduates, including virtual and in person interactive workshops and events.


• Provide support in evaluating the Black ECE Fellowship program offerings and make recommendations for changes/improvements.


• Responsible for tracking Black ECE Fellowship program activities and engagement of graduates and community partners, gathering data, and completing reports.


• Assist in monitoring and reviewing assigned spending, creates check requests using collected documentation for reimbursements with the project.


• Attend Children’s Council and city-wide partner meetings and events as needed.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years’ experience in a service-oriented role, preferably in a non-profit organization. AA degree preferred.


• Excellent administrative/organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet multiple deadlines.


• Knowledge or experience working with the African American/Black community.


• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency and experience working with database entry and Microsoft Office Suite applications.


• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education programs, Child Development programs (child development permits are a plus).


• Ability to work independently in a structured environment.


• Flexibility to work an occasional evening and weekend.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
Must be able to move throughout the office, access files, meet with clients, travel freely.
Requires the mental acuity to perform the essential functions as outlined in an accurate and timely fashion.

Hybrid Work  
We have adopted a hybrid working model and currently require employees to be present in the office at least 3 days per week, with the option to work 2 days per week remotely. Applicants should be comfortable with both the remote and in office scenarios.   
 
COVID Policies
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (barring application for medical or religious exemptions). Wearing masks in the office is optional for our staff.
 
Benefits, and Employee Perks
We offer a family-friendly workplace, plus competitive pay, and industry leading benefits package that includes:
    · Generous Medical coverage for staff, including paid medical plan deductibles, copays and out-of-pocket maximums.
    · Dental, Vision, Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Life, LTD and AD&D coverage.
    · Voluntary benefits that include Supplement Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Pet Insurance.
    · 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.
    · Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account and Commuter Benefit programs.
    · Generous paid time off  package, including 14 paid holidays + a floating holiday for your Birthday.
    · Ongoing training and professional development for all staff.
    · Tuition Reimbursement.
 
Children's Council of SF is committed to building a staff that is rich with cultural, social and experiential diversity. Candidates who want to join us on this journey and who can uniquely contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply

Equal Opportunity & Equity Statement:
Children’s Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as central to our work serving the San Francisco community. We comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Our practices are in alignment with our commitment to workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We foster a work environment where our current and future staff feel welcomed without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.