Overview 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. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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. Job LocationsUS-OH-Cleveland Job ID 2024-12640 Category Child Care Compensation Min USD $60,000.00/Yr. Compensation Max USD $65,000.00/Yr. Type Regular Full-Time