Early Childhood Career Development Specialist (Program Specialist III) at State of Nebraska in La Vista, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13



Location:

La Vista, NE



Hiring Rate:

$33.118



Job Posting:

JR2024-00011089 Early Childhood Career Development Specialist (Program Specialist III) (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-20-2024



Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for an early childhood education professional to provide leadership and coordination among state agencies and other partners, in order to implement a Nebraska statewide early childhood professional development system. This includes working with Institutions of Higher Education, colleges and universities, and high schools.


To work with these stakeholders, experience with higher education and understanding of how colleges and universities work together will set you up for success! The team is looking for candidates who are innovative and highly collaborative with great communication. Join the NDE as an Early Childhood Career Development Specialist to make an impact to a continuum of early childhood education!



Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located in La Vista, NE, with potential for some telework after an onboarding and training period, contingent upon proper agency approvals.



Pay Rate:



$33.118/hour


This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.



Teammates Enjoy



In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $28,200 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  
  
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  
  
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  
  
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
  
  
  
  


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  Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Manages Early Learning Connection (ELC) grants and provides assistance to regional and statewide recipients of the grant.


• Represents the Nebraska Department of Education and serves on a variety of committees, workgroups, and meetings.


• Facilitates strategic partnerships, including serving as liaison between stakeholders (e.g., Institutions of Higher Education and T.E.A.C.H. licensees) and ensuring alignment among systems and with NDE objectives.


• Coordinates the Early Childhood Community College Consortium, including reviewing and updating course syllabi, managing prior credit transfers, and reviewing policies.


• Aligns the Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate with Institutions of Higher Education (IHE). Ensures transfer agreements are consistent and mutually beneficial, and facilitates collaboration to align standards and policies.


• Processes applications for the Nebraska School Readiness Tax Credit program to ensure compliance with eligibility requirements. Revises program criteria according to legislative changes and program goals.


• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Working Conditions and Travel:


This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as early childhood facilities, educational service units, and other service agencies. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per month.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.



Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in early childhood education and at least two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Experience teaching early childhood education curriculum at the postsecondary level.


This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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