To be considered for any of the below positions, send your employment application & resume to nwright@childrenscoalition.org.
Due to the heavy volume of employment applications received, Human Resources is unable to verify the status of employment applications. Applicants will only be contacted by Human Resources only if they are selected for an interview.
Due to the heavy volume of employment applications received, Human Resources is unable to verify the status of employment applications. Applicants will only be contacted by Human Resources only if they are selected for an interview.
EARLY CHILDHOOD GUIDE
Posting Date: May 5, 2021
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Compensation: $30,000-$35,000 per year
Job Purpose: Early Childhood Guides will help families in need access Louisiana’s Child Care Assistance Programs (CCAP) paving the way to accessible care.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Qualification Requirements:
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Compensation: $30,000-$35,000 per year
Job Purpose: Early Childhood Guides will help families in need access Louisiana’s Child Care Assistance Programs (CCAP) paving the way to accessible care.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
- Guide families through the process of submitting complete applications for CCAP
- Develop and implement a plan to recruit families that may be eligible for CCAP.
- Build community partnerships to identify family outreach opportunities.
- Coordinate and implement community events for the purpose of recruiting and enrolling families in CCAP.
- Coordinate the CCAP application process with families. Working in collaboration with the LDOE’s CCAP Early Childhood Guides liaison.
- Collaborate with Early Learning centers, Lead Agency programs and CCR&Rs to connect families to open childcare seats in their community.
- Complete reports on activities accomplished throughout the month.
- Assist families with developmental screenings and referrals as needed. Follow up with families on status and needs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on Louisiana’s early childhood system, childcare licensing regulations, CCAP, TOTS, ASQ developmental screening, early intervention and community resources.
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or GED with some relevant experience in human resources and/or secretarial functions and two years direct experience working directly with the public.
- Must possess a comprehensive working knowledge of Louisiana’s early childhood system, childcare licensing regulations, CCAP, and TOTS.
- Must have experience with supporting and guiding families in accessing community resources.
- Must possess a general knowledge of child development based on education, training, or experience.
- Must have experience or a willingness to learn how to assist families with completing the Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaire screening, discuss results with families and make referrals to Early Steps and/or school systems for early intervention services as appropriate.
- Must follow all Children’s Coalition policies and procedures regarding confidentiality with special consideration in this role regarding the personal information of children and families.
- Positive interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Well-organized, motivated and able to work independently.
- Ability to manage time, work without direct supervision, and contribute to team atmosphere.
- Competent in using computer technology and software
- Commitment to mission and vision of the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana
- Ability to follow Human Resources Procedures
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
EARLY HEAD START FLOATER
Date open: May 5, 2021
Location: Monroe, LA
Compensation: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour
Job Purpose: Assists teaching staff in the classroom with children ages birth to three years, kitchen aide and janitor. High school diploma or GED required. Willing to take early childhood classes that are available.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 or until filled
Location: Monroe, LA
Compensation: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour
Job Purpose: Assists teaching staff in the classroom with children ages birth to three years, kitchen aide and janitor. High school diploma or GED required. Willing to take early childhood classes that are available.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 or until filled
OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS CONTRACTOR
Posting Date: May 4, 2021
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Hours: As needed, 20-30 hours per week
Compensation: $20 per hour
Job Purpose: Work with childcare centers to create outdoor learning centers and playgrounds
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Qualification Requirements:
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Hours: As needed, 20-30 hours per week
Compensation: $20 per hour
Job Purpose: Work with childcare centers to create outdoor learning centers and playgrounds
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
- Provide training to each childcare center focused on outdoor learning
- Provide technical assistance to each center to support outdoor learning
- Conduct assessment of each childcare center outdoor learning environment
- Work with centers to develop an outdoor learning plan based on the assessment
- Procure needed materials and services based on each center outdoor learning plan as needed to create developmentally appropriate outdoor learning environments at each center
Qualification Requirements:
- Must have Bachelor, or master’s degree in the field of early childhood development or education, child development or education, or related field
- Must have at least 2 years' prior experience working in the early care and education programs, which may include childcare, Head Start, Early Head Start, school system or other related programs
- Must have knowledge of Louisiana’s childcare licensing regulations per Bulletin 137
- Must have a working knowledge of ITERS, ECERS
- Must pass a childcare criminal background check
- Must be willing to attend trainings as directed by Director of Early Childhood including Go NAPSAC and PALS
- Must be a self-starter with effective project management skills
- Preferred certification in Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments or willingness to become certified
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
EARLY HEAD START INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER
Position Open: April 21, 2021
Location: Monroe, LA
Pay: $28,000 - $31,000 per year, depending on education
Job Purpose: Serves as a lead teacher (aka caregiver) in a classroom of Early Head Start infants and toddlers, planning, implementing, and supervising center-based activities. May be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
Skills:
Requirements:
Minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) with infant/toddler endorsement or have equivalent coursework in age appropriate early childhood and child development to a level that meets or exceeds the CDA credential.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of position: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Location: Monroe, LA
Pay: $28,000 - $31,000 per year, depending on education
Job Purpose: Serves as a lead teacher (aka caregiver) in a classroom of Early Head Start infants and toddlers, planning, implementing, and supervising center-based activities. May be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize, coordinate and direct projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
Requirements:
Minimum Child Development Associate (CDA) with infant/toddler endorsement or have equivalent coursework in age appropriate early childhood and child development to a level that meets or exceeds the CDA credential.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA or on-line at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test, and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of position: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM AID (SUBSTITUTE)
Position open date: 4/13/2021
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required
Pay: $10.00/hour
Job Purpose: Assists staff in the center with children ages birth to three years, kitchen aide and janitor. This is an as needed position.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street or 907 Filhiol Ave Monroe, LA. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Current Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana employees must submit a resume if interested in the job posting.
Closing date of presented position: Until filled
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required
Pay: $10.00/hour
Job Purpose: Assists staff in the center with children ages birth to three years, kitchen aide and janitor. This is an as needed position.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street or 907 Filhiol Ave Monroe, LA. Successful applicant must possess a clear background check – acceptable under Louisiana codes to work with children, clear TB skin test and physical exam. Full-year position with good benefits. Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Current Children’s Coalition of Northeast Louisiana employees must submit a resume if interested in the job posting.
Closing date of presented position: Until filled
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PARENT PARTNER MENTOR
Posting Date: March 29, 2021
Reports to: Family Resource Center Program Director
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $23,000 per year
Education and Experience: GED/Hiset or High School Diploma
Job Purpose: The Parent Partner will assist parents with understanding and completing their DCFS case plan, navigate court services, and provide hope and support. Through experience, the Parent Partner will mentor and advocate for families, foster cooperation between parents, agencies and other professionals. The Parent Partner will aid parents in learning how to safely maintain children in their homes and reunify children whenever possible. The Parent Partner will provide outreach services and enhance the parent's capacity to have a healthy relationship through one-on-one mentoring.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Qualification Requirements:
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA. Applications AND resumes can be submitted to the 117 Hall Street location. Applications can also be submitted online using the following link: www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 or until filled
Reports to: Family Resource Center Program Director
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $23,000 per year
Education and Experience: GED/Hiset or High School Diploma
Job Purpose: The Parent Partner will assist parents with understanding and completing their DCFS case plan, navigate court services, and provide hope and support. Through experience, the Parent Partner will mentor and advocate for families, foster cooperation between parents, agencies and other professionals. The Parent Partner will aid parents in learning how to safely maintain children in their homes and reunify children whenever possible. The Parent Partner will provide outreach services and enhance the parent's capacity to have a healthy relationship through one-on-one mentoring.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
- Work intensively with birth parents to promote engagement in case plan activities via face to face visits, letters, emails, and /or phone calls.
- Have a minimum of three contacts- one face to face and two phone contacts.
- Help maintain connections between parents and children by advocating for children and family rights.
- Assist in the goal of reunification and/or the development of appropriate alternative permanent plans.
- Provide a sense of hope and inspiration through encouragement, outreach, and connecting parents with resources.
- Support families by attending FTM, court, treatment, recovery, or other gatherings with parents.
- Collaborate with others vested in the Parent Partner approach including the Kinship Navigation Specialist, foster parents, child welfare case worker, steering committees, and others.
- Contact family within one week of assignment.
- Request re-assignment if there is a conflict or concern (including if he or she knows the birth family or lives in close proximity).
- Meet with caseworker periodically during the duration of services, as needed or requested by the family.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have a healthy and stable family situation with no current child welfare involvement for safety issues.
- Must have no founded child abuse report since assuming the role of Parent Partner or Parent Partner in Training.
- Must have been substance free for one year.
- Must participate in all mandated training as well as individual and group supervision.
- Must agree to share their experiences as a learning tool with other parents, community partners, and child welfare staff.
- Cannot be listed on the sex abuse registry or convicted in the death of a child.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA. Applications AND resumes can be submitted to the 117 Hall Street location. Applications can also be submitted online using the following link: www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 or until filled
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Posting Date: March 15, 2021
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: Salary starts at $55,000 per year, negotiable based on experience
Job Purpose: To ensure sound financial management and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. To ensure complete accuracy of all financial data and reporting with assistance from the Director of Grants and Budgets. To compile monthly financial reports, provide direct staff support to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, and work with the auditor to complete the annual and required audits as needed.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Qualification Requirements:
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA. Applications and resumes can be submitted to the 117 Hall Street location. Applications can also be submitted online at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Monday, March 22, 2021 or until filled
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: Salary starts at $55,000 per year, negotiable based on experience
Job Purpose: To ensure sound financial management and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. To ensure complete accuracy of all financial data and reporting with assistance from the Director of Grants and Budgets. To compile monthly financial reports, provide direct staff support to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, and work with the auditor to complete the annual and required audits as needed.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
- LMA – Leading, Managing, Accountability
- Ensure compliance with best practices for nonprofit financial management and fund accounting.
- Ensure compliance with best practices for all federal and state fiscal regulations.
- Facilitate annual audit and assure compliance with all contracts.
- Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by the Executive Director.
- Conduct weekly meetings with all administrative staff.
- Update Executive Director monthly on overall fiscal position of the Coalition.
- Prepare monthly closing general ledger entries and oversee the month-end closing and fund allocations with Director of Grants and Budgets.
- Work closely with finance team of the Director of Grants/Budgets and Accounts Payable Specialist as well as the CCNELA staff.
- Coordinate with Director of Human Resources to ensure legal financial compliance.
- Budgeting
- Assist the Director of Grants and Budget with the preparation of the annual overall budget for the organization.
- Meet once monthly with Director of Grants/Budgets, EHS Director or Accounts Payable Specialist ensure accuracy of coding budgets, budget balances for financial reports
- Develop and maintain accurate tracking processes or systems for overall Coalition budget revenue verses budget expenses.\
- Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial reports prior to Finance Committee meeting; present reports at both Finance Committee and Board of Directors Meetings in a timely manner.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial management in reporting data for federal contracts/grants.
- Complete all quarterly, state and federal reporting required by each contract or grant
- Complete all aspects of payroll through ADP and enter all payroll percentages, allocations in QuickBooks and ADP as necessary. Complete direct deposit with Director of Grants/Budgets
- Distribute monthly EHS reports to EHS Director or fiscal clerk
- Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis.
- Oversee filing of tax forms including 1099, W-2s and Form 990.
- AP/AR
- Monitor and follow-up on receivables that have been outstanding for an extended period of time.
- Execute transactions of retirement and tax deferred annuity plan deposits.
- Reconcile all bank accounts and prepare related journal entries, as well as serving as the primary liaison for all bank transactions.
- Review and approve monthly reoccurring expenses.
- IT
- Serve as liaison for all IT needs and be the contact person between IT contractor and staff.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
- Minimum of three to five years experience with non-profit or governmental accounting, budgeting and financial reporting including grant program compliance also preferred
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Children’s Coalition
- Ability to follow Accounting Policies & Federal Regulations
- Must be detailed-oriented and have ability to prioritize according to importance
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Must comply with confidentiality rules and use good judgement.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Must be proficient in typing and use of 10-key
- Must be team oriented and able to communicate financial information clearly to the administrative team or program supervisors
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA. Applications and resumes can be submitted to the 117 Hall Street location. Applications can also be submitted online at www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Monday, March 22, 2021 or until filled
CLASS CONTRACTOR
Position Open: July 21, 2020
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Hours: As needed, weekday mornings 8:00am -12pm
Job Purpose: Conduct CLASS observations
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Qualification Requirements:
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA. Online application can be completed using the following link: https://www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 or until filled.
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
Hours: As needed, weekday mornings 8:00am -12pm
Job Purpose: Conduct CLASS observations
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
- Conduct scheduled CLASS observations
- Code observations
- Complete debriefing forms
- Upload completed observations into the CLASS EC Portal
- Complete the above duties in accordance with the Children’s Coalition Lead Agency CLASS protocol
Qualification Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years' prior experience working in the early care and education programs; which may include childcare, Head Start, Early Head Start and school system programs.
- Certification through Teachstone as a reliable CLASS Observer preferred. Teachstone CLASS certification may be provided for otherwise qualified applicants willing to become certified. Specifically, we are looking for reliable CLASS observers.
- Must pass a child care criminal background check.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS. Applications are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at 117 Hall Street Monroe, LA. Online application can be completed using the following link: https://www.childrenscoalition.org/online-job-application. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing date of presented position: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 or until filled.
