Total 14 Director/C-Level Education / Training job vacancies in TAS - Regional - Launceston & North East

The Registered Nurse IV Chief of Education functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service (PCS) and other facility services. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and Veteran Integrated Systems Network (VISN) levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to assist Nurse Managers (NM) and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.

Functions or scope of assigned duties include but are not limited to:

The Chief of Education provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within the Education Department as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS). Provides direct supervision over the following areas to include, but not limited to Nursing Education, Diabetes Education Program, Competency Program, Coach Mentor program, and the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program. Additionally, is responsible for New Employee Orientation, New Supervisor Training programs, and the facility LEAD program.

The Chief of Education demonstrates creative approaches in the provision of education and training for patients and staff within the main facility and Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). Responsible for generating and disseminating new knowledge relevant to clinical practice, nursing administration, and nursing education. The Chief of Education is directly responsible for education needs assessments; provision, design, and evaluation of staff and patient education activities; provision of Library Services by the Learning Resource Center (LRC); and acts as the education liaison to all medical center services and the VISN Education Council. The Chief of Education has fiscal oversight of education program funding, scholarship program management, and LRC budget. Responsible for budget planning, forecasting, management, coaching and supervision of nursing and administrative support staff, program development, performance improvement leadership, labor management activities and participation in the interdisciplinary team.

The Chief of Education may serve as the Designated Learning Officer (DLO) for the medical center. The DLO oversees, assesses, and strengthens Veterans Affairs (VA) training and education mission. The DLO ensures compliance with all federal, state, and VHA laws and regulations, and all accrediting body standards. They are also responsible for the Veterans Affairs Student Trainee Experience Program (VA STEP) and nursing trainees. They will consult with VHA's Employee Education System (EES) as needed to ensure compliance with staff education functions such as mandatory training, Talent Management System (TMS), availability of learning resources, and all Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO) reporting related to nursing education. Provides administrative support for the VA National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI) scholarship program.

The Chief of Education supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30a.m.- 4:00p.m.
Telework: Ad-HOC telework may be available at the discretion of the ADPCS
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day L2 support of banking application software. In case any errors are detected by the bank operations department (L1 support), you are required to find the recovery solution, working together with your colleagues, the outsourcing vendor, the bank IT department, and the counterparty of the head office, if necessary. This may involve overtime work if issues arise after business hours or on weekends.
• Once the bank decides to launch a project for change request functions raised by users, or dealing with End of Life scenarios such as operating systems, database management software, and hardware, you will take on the role of project manager.
• You are expected to manage team members, multiple vendors, and service providers to complete all tasks as required and planned.
• You are expected to proceed with projects by resolving issues, controlling vendors and resources, managing schedules, and preparing reports for management, the bank, and the head office for approval if required.
• You are required to strictly comply with the Mizuho Development Policy and Procedures.
• Coordinate all processes to ensure smooth progress for the bank and developers, vendors, and the head office's relevant development team

Requirements:

• At least 3 year working experience as application software project manager or engineer in banking IT sector.

Other requirements/ skills:

• We seek chief application IT engineer who has following experience, knowledge, and skills:

1. Working experience of application project management at banking IT sector.
2. Developing experience of bank settlement application (SWIFT, GIRO and FAST etc.)

• Knowledge and experience in Java, Oracle and .net, JP1
• Knowledge and experience in HULFT, MQ, SFTP, VMware technology, or network administration will be an advantage.
• Ability to interact effectively across all levels, including the bank IT department, the bank user department, outsourcing vendors, member of head office, will help the candidate perform successfully in the role.
• Coordination skills to handle various parties, such as both local and international clients, vendors and counterparts.
• Certificate of PMP would be advantage.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills in English. "

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 02/05/2024

CLOSING DATE: 05/05/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT

SALARY: $15.00 - $30.80.00 Hourly

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Forest Preschool provides children with a first school experience that is playful, explorative, and immersed in nature! The Forest Preschool director is an administrative role which oversees the direction and supervision of the Forest Preschool in accordance with Carrie Murray Nature Center’s strategic goals, education frameworks, standards, practices, and policies. Specifically, they are responsible for the coordination and oversight of all curriculum and program development, licensing and risk management, marketing and registration, staff hiring and supervision, program evaluation and budget management for the program they direct.

Position reports to Director of Carrie Murray Nature Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee and manage operations of a successful nature preschool, meeting Carrie Murray Nature Center’s early education goals and objectives for forest preschools as well as attending to the needs of children and families in the school community.
• Develop and steward a sense of community, belonging, and connection to nature in the preschool.
• Create and maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment for children utilizing nature as the organizing principal for all learning.
• Ensure the indoor and outdoor learning environments are in good condition to support safe, engaging, rich in experience, and positive child development.
• Develop and manage annual preschool operating budget with attention to flexibility in enrollment and costs.
• Responsible and accountable to all Forest Preschool and Carrie Murray Nature Center’s safety policies and guidelines to manage risk.
• Responsible for compliance and implementation of all Maryland State of Education licensed childcare regulations and guidelines, including preparation for re-licensing paperwork and visits, secure maintenance of student files.
• Observe and document children’s progress in the areas of their social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive skills and communicate with families about their child’s abilities and goals.
• Work collaboratively with Carrie Murray Nature Center naturalist staff to ensure the operations of the preschool are in alignment with the ongoing operations of the greater Nature Center.
• Maintain the built and natural environment so that it is safe, welcoming and an enriching environment for childhood development and learning.
• Hire, train, manage, supervise and provide ongoing professional development for all preschool program staff and volunteers.
• Maintain clear communication with the teaching staff and ensure that curriculum and instruction is highest quality, meets early education standards and outcomes, and is inclusive and culturally responsive.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with the Forest Preschool education staff to accomplish program goals.
• Conduct monthly or bi-monthly teacher observations. 
• Plan and offer Professional Development seminars to Forest Preschool staff in the school and in collaboration with other Forest Preschool Directors.
• Determine the work schedule of the school and arrange substitute educators when necessary.
• Communicate with families about their child’s development and daily learning and play experiences including working with teaching staff to plan and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Responsible for engaging parents/caregivers in conversations about children’s challenging behaviors and collaborate with Lead Teachers to plan meetings with families to explore appropriate strategies, interventions and possible collaboration with outside consultants. 
• Develop and facilitate family events and engagement programs.
• Responsible for outreach and communication between families, community partners, and state agencies and will be the lead voice for the school in the community where the preschool is located.
• Work collaboratively with Baltimore City Recreation and Park’s marketing department to develop school marketing materials and any other publications or press that represent early education at Forest Preschool.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Work with nature-based early childhood education colleagues and attend education and preschool meetings as required.
• Develop and facilitate teacher training opportunities.
• Attend monthly Nature Preschool Director professional learning community meetings.
• Serve on the Education leadership team (i.e., field trips, summer camp, community programs)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have and have a minimum of 3-5 years directing a preschool, and at least 5 years of experience teaching children, ages 2-5 years old.
• Previous management experience including staff recruitment, hiring, supervision and design of ongoing professional development is required. Additional qualifications include.
• Must hold or be working towards Early Education and Care Director licensure.
• Must possess current MSDE-required credential to be an administrator. This includes the 45 Director and Administrator Training
• Current Emergency First Aid and Child CPR certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Should be familiar with child-led approaches and philosophies that support holistic learning environments.
• Should understand how to oversee, create, and execute an emergent curriculum that meets the standards for the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Is familiar with Maryland State Department of Education’s licensure of childcare centers.
• Working knowledge of local flora, fauna, and seasonal changes is a plus!
• Demonstrates working knowledge of hazards and risk assessment as related to the environments of young children.
• Exceptional management of preschool operations.
• Exceptional management and high level of engagement of preschool staff and volunteers.
• Exceptional teaching of Nature-based/Forest Preschool Program.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and independently. 
• Interest and/or experience in nature-based, emergent and anti-bias teaching in early childhood education. 
• Passion for the natural world and deep commitment to developing early childhood learning experiences in, about, and for nature.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and respect diversity of ethnic, cultural, linguistic backgrounds and, physical and mental abilities.
• Demonstrated skills and commitment to helping others grow in the understanding, relationship, and concern for the environment.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

APPLYING:

The position of Forest Preschool Director will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a Baltimore city Employment application and resume, including program responsibility and other significant factors as outlined in this announcement. Candidates with relevant experience will be invited to an interview.

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