The Early Learning Coalition of Seminole is excited about your interest in joining our team! As an organization whose vision is for every Seminole County child to enter school ready and eager to learn, we are always seeking candidates who want to make a difference in the lives of Florida’s children and families. Thank you again for your interest in joining our team and being a part of a child’s success.

Current Employment Openings

The Coalition is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Please click below to view the full job description and qualifications for each position.

Data Analyst

For the position of Data Analyst, all interested persons should email their resumes

to: resumes@seminoleearlylearning.org

Early Education Support Specialist

For the position of Early Education Support Specialist, all interested persons should email their resumes and a cover letter

to Tonya Schadle: tschadle@seminoleearlylearning.org

Hourly Wage: $17.98

The Early Education Support Specialist of the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole (Coalition) is primarily
responsible for supporting the departments under the supervision of the Director of Child Development, Early Education
and Special Projects, departments under the Director of Quality Improvements, and contractors as it relates to the
School Readiness and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) programs. Responsibility also includes but is not limited to
completing contracted required tasks in the area of Child Development.  The Early Education Support Specialist service
functions are performed in person, secured by email, letters, telephone, and Florida’s Office of Early Learning Coalition
Services Portal.

Education and Experience Requirements:

•  Associate’s Degree required, in Early Childhood Education, Child Growth, and Development, Social Work,
  Case Management, Administration, or equivalent field. Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience working in direct early childhood or equivalent. The alternative,
  of the combination of education or documented continuing education, and experience sufficient to
  successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
•  A minimum of three (3) years of administration experience.

Program Assessment Specialist 

For the position of Early Education Support Specialist, all interested persons should email their resumes and a cover letter

to Tonya Schadle: tschadle@seminoleearlylearning.org

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required, in Early Childhood Education, Child Growth, and Development, Social Work, Case Management, Administration or equivalent field. Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years work experience working in direct early childhood or equivalent. A combination of education or documented continuing education, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as Program Assessment Specialist.· Observer reliablity in CLASS tools that include but not limited to CLASS Infant, CLASS Toddler, and CLASS PreK, preferred (Ability to achieve CLASS tool(s) observer reliability within 9 months employment and/or when certification is available).

· UF Coaching Certificate preferred (Ability to achieve Coaching Certification within 9 months of employment and/or when certification is available).

· UF Community of Practice Facilitator Certificate preferred (Ability to achieve CoP Facilitator certification within 9 months of employment and/or when certification is available).

· Preferred knowledge and expertise in the areas of:

o Developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education.

o Teacher training and curriculum development and implementation.

o OEL approved school readiness curriculum.

o Certifications and Training as follow:

• CLASS Infant Train-The-Trainer
• CLASS Toddler Train-The-Trainer
• CLASS Pre-K Train-The-Trainer
• CLASS Observer Pre-K
• CLASS Observer Toddler
• CLASS Observer Infant
• Making the Most of Classroom Interaction-MMCI
• Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG Assessment)

o Preparation of lesson plans and teaching materials.

o Evaluation and assessment of both young children and adults.

o Experience designing and implementing training activities and materials.

· Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to speak, interpret and translate Spanish is a positive asset for this position.

· Must have the desire to advance professional skills continually, exhibit strong work ethic, ability to prioritize, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Must have the capacity to manage stress appropriately and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

· Should be familiar with the child care community in Seminole County.

· Must be willing to travel within and out of Seminole County to perform required tasks and provide own reliable transportation. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License, a good driving record, and automobile insurance when owned vehicle will be used for traveling.

Support Specialist (Temporary Position)

For the position of Support Specialist, all interested persons should email their resumes 

to: resumes@seminoleearlylearning.org

Hourly Wage: $20.00/hr.

Available Positions: 3

Education and Experience Requirements (Please click above to read the full job description and requirements):

• A minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent.
• Or at least 3 years of work experience in a business and office setting.
• Strong to expert-level Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Disclaimers

The Early Learning Coalition of Seminole offers excellent benefits and a matching 403(b) plan program.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOC) employer and a drug-free workplace.

All potential ELC employees are subject to a check of employment references, a criminal history level 2 background screening, a drug/alcohol screening, and a driving record is required as a condition of employment.

We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, age, sex, religion, nation origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.

We assure you that your opportunity for employment with the Early Learning Coalition of Seminole depends solely upon your qualifications.

The Early Learning Coalition of Seminole consistent with the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available to applicants, upon request, for participation in the application or interview process.

The Early Learning Coalition of Seminole realizes the time and efforts involved in applying for employment and wishes to thank you for your interest. Please understand that due to the number of applications received, we cannot reply to all applicants. If selected for interview, you will be contacted directly.