April 21, 2021 Remake Learning Days Begins April 22 April 22 marks the official start of Remake Learning Days Across America. Over 800 in-person and virtual events are available in 17 regions across America, including Southwestern Pennsylvania. What is Remake Learning Days? Remake Learning Days Across America is an innvoative learning festival for families that offers hands-on events designed for kids of all ages. Events are hosted virtually or in-person (when safe) at libraries, schools, tech centers, museums, play spaces, community centers, and more. How to Find Events To find events, view the event map. Events are available from April 22 to May 23, 2021. Pittsburgh Events Events in Pittsburgh include, but are not limited to: STEM in Action with the Pittsburgh Penguins! April 28, 2021 | 4 – 5 p.m. Exploring Neon and Plasma at Pittsburgh Glass Center! May 2, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m. Assembling with Assemblers! May 6, 2021 | 5 – 5:30 p.m. Art + Yoga @YOGAMOTIF May 8, 2021 | 12 – 12:45 p.m. Outdoor Survivor @ Allegheny Commons May 8, 2021 | 1 – 3 p.m. Finding The Sound In You May 8, 2021 | 2 – 3 p.m. 3D Toy Making May 10, 2021 | 6 – 7 p.m. Homewood Children’s Village Cooks May 12, 2021 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Justice Meets Art in Woodland Hills May 13, 2021 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Remake Learning STEAM Showcase Community Night May 13, 2021 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. From Seed to Sprout: Botanical Observation and Documentation May 15, 2021 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Family Studio: Portraits! May 15, 2021 | 10 – 11 a.m. Rhythmic Movement through Dance Fitness May 16, 2021 | 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Outdoor Youth Programs in Pittsburgh The City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation (Citiparks) is launching spring youth recreation programs as part of the City’s Earth Day celebrations. Recreation Programs Opportunities include: New RECreate Program – outdoor recreation activities for youth of all ages. KidSMART Club @ Home – a six-week program that offers activity kits exploring science, math, art, reading, and technology. Park Ranger Explorer Days – one-hour events that include fun-filled outdoor activities. Citiparks Kids of Steel Running Club – six-week virtual running club. Citipark Baseball – a full season of baseball games for participating children. Registration Registration can be completed on the Citiparks’ Eventbrite page. A full list of opportunities is available on the Citiparks website.
April 19, 2021 Trying Together Strategic Midway Report In 2017, Trying Together Board of Directors and staff identified goals that would drive the mission of the organization forward. A strategic roadmap was developed for the years 2018 through 2022. At the midway point, a report was developed to highlight the accomplishments made in this time. About the Midway Report Never has there been a better example for why Trying Together embarked on real-time strategic planning, than these past couple years. As the organization is acutely aware of how quickly the world is changing and the importance of having charted a long-term direction with the flexibility to respond rapidly, Trying Together now finds itself at the midway point of this journey. Since these strategic goals are being prioritized through 2022, Trying Together has highlighted within this midway report its success in meeting these, and others that require continued perseverance and reconsideration. The Midway Report is available to view on the Trying Together website.
April 16, 2021 New COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Bureau of Certification Services, and Bureau of Early Learning Professional Development released Announcement C-20-12 Revised to provide updated interim guidance for child care facilities operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overview Announcement C-20-12 Revised includes new guidance on policies and procedures child care providers should implement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance also includes information on how to handle a positive COVID-19 case or exposure to a COVID-19 positive case in child care facilities. This announcement replaces C-20-12 and includes updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Included Topics The announcement includes guidance on the following topics: Reopening Transmission Symptoms of COVID-19 Practices, Policies, and Procedures for Consideration Social Distancing in a Child Care Setting Face Coverings Dealing with Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases and Exposure to COVID-19 Reporting Additional Resources Child care providers must read the announcement in full and share the revisions and updates with appropriate staff. Additionally, providers must develop, communicate, and implement policies and procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their facility; develop a process and procedures for timely reporting to DOH, DHS, and local health department; develop a procedure for notifying staff and parents of positive cases in their facility; and become familiar with CDC guidance. More Infomation For more information, view the full announcement. To assist child care providers, the CDC released Toolkits for Child Care Programs. The Toolkits include vaccine resources, planning documents, tools, posters, fact sheets, videos, PSAs, and more.
April 15, 2021 Child Care Jobs: April 15 – April 21, 2021 Are you looking to enter the early learning field? You are in luck! Child care programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area are hiring. To view this week’s featured job descriptions, see the list below. Featured Jobs Assistant Teachers Kids At Heart Learning Center is looking to expand and is looking to fill positions in multiple rooms (Infant, Toddler, and Introductory Preschool). Candidates should possess a passion for working with children. Interested professionals can contact kidsatheart1@comcast.net or 412.896.5882 to apply. Therapeutic Child Care Staff Part-Time Evening/Weekend Jeremiah’s Place, Pittsburgh’s only crisis nursery, is seeking therapeutic child care staff to work evenings and weekends. These shifts are part-time and would either be 5:00 – 9:oo p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. To apply, email your resume to Breawna Bradford at bbradford@jeremiahsplace.org. Assistant Group Supervisor/Aide Munchkin University Child Care Center is looking for enthusiastic, nurturing individuals to join their Munchkin family working with toddlers and preschool-aged children. They are hiring both part- and full-time positions. They provide all training needed so new members to the Early Childhood Education field are welcome! To apply, email sraespratt@gmail.com. Early Childhood Educator At Shady Lane School, Early Childhood Educators work in a high-quality environment to provide education and support to a diverse group of students. Shady Lane is looking for someone who is passionate about early learning, the arts, play, and social-emotional learning to join their dynamic team of professionals. To apply, send an email to Jodi Davenport, School Director at jdavenport@shadylane.org with your resume. Interested professionals can also apply via their job posting on Indeed. Early Education Teacher The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Teacher for Child’s Way, a child care center for medically fragile children. The teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child enrolled in accordance with DHS, Head Start, and Keystone Stars Standards. Teachers will work cooperatively with nurses, therapists, and Early Intervention professionals to provide a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning experience. To apply, visit their Job Openings page. Early Childhood Teacher Providence Connections, Inc. is looking to hire an Early Childhood Teacher. This professional will be responsible for providing a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of young children. The teacher will develop and maintain parent relationships and collaborate effectively with other Providence staff. Comprehensive benefits package included. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to lwhite@providenceconnections.org or call Leslie White at 412.766.6730, ext.207. Submit a Job Description Each week, Trying Together publishes a news post that features employer-submitted job positions from early learning programs across Pennsylvania. Trying Together shares these posts online through our website, social media channels, and newsletter. To make it into next week’s post, please submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form no later than Tuesday, April 20. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Job descriptions not related to the early childhood field will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after April 20 will be published in the next week’s news post. Please note that publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. For questions, contact Lainey Yockey at lainey@tryingtogether.org. Search Additional Jobs Are you interested in starting or shifting your career in early childhood care and education? Visit the ECE Hire website or sign up for their weekly newsletter for current job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. To stay up to date on our featured positions, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.
April 14, 2021 Remake Learning Days Begins May 6 Hosted in Southwestern PA from May 6 – 16, 2021, Remake Learning Days brings together a variety of organizations to provide youth and families with innovative learning experiences! Remake Learning Days Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) is a celebration of innovative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance, and curiosity. The celebration includes a festival of hands-on events designed for kids of all ages (pre-k through high school) at local libraries, schools, technology centers, museums, play spaces, and more. Families, caregivers, and educators are invited to join as well. A majority of the events are free and open to kids of all ages. Event Themes Events are organized around specific learning themes such as: Arts Maker Outdoor Learning Science Technology Youth Voice Professional development sessions are also available for school, out-of-school, child care, and non-traditional educators. Families, youth, and professionals can search events by date, time, location, learning theme, age group, and more by visiting the Remake Learning Days website. More Information RLDAA is presented by Remake Learning and many nationwide partners and host organizations. For more information, visit the RLDAA website.
April 13, 2021 OCDEL Creates Interactive Professional Development Tool Are you interested in exploring professional development opportunities that meet your needs as an early childhood education (ECE) professional? Check out the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) new interactive tool. About A new interactive tool from OCDEL is connecting ECE professionals to professional development opportunities that help them: meet Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) Certification requirements, meet Keystone STARS Standards for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), advance their Career Pathway level, and receive career advisement from Professional Development Organizations (PDOs) in Pennsylvania. Presented as a slide deck, the tool allows professionals to select a topic of interest, learn more about available programs, and access program links in one central location. The page provides additional information on other subjects and tools, such as the Professional Development (PD) Registry, Financial Assistance, Credentials and Degrees, Career Pathways, and more. Access the Tool To access the interactive slide deck, visit the Pennsylvania Key website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available in Lebanon Are you interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination? Hundreds of Moderna COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available from April 14 – 16 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Individuals must be at least 18 years old to be eligible. About A Lebanon County Mass Vaccination Site located at 1745 Quentin Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 has hundreds of COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for individuals in all phases. Because this site will only offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, all individuals must be 18 years old or older to be eligible. Appointments are available most days from 9:00 a.m. to 4:35 p.m. Schedule An Appointment To schedule an appointment, complete the online registration form. Second dose appointments will be automatically scheduled at the same time of day, 28 days after your first dose appointment. Second dose appointments cannot be rescheduled at this time, so select a date and time that works for both appointments. More Information To learn more about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and what to expect, view this fact sheet. If you have questions about the vaccination process in Pennsylvania, call the Pennsylvania Department of Health hotline at 1.877.724.3258.
April 8, 2021 Hi5! Celebration of Kindergarten Registration and Transition Hi5! is hosting a celebration of kindergarten registration and transition. Hi5! is a partnership between the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Trying Together, and the United Way of Southwestern PA. Over the past year, Hi5! has been gathering the entire region virtually to share and learn with one another. The pre-k to kindergarten transition marks a critical point in the lives of children and families. Early and on-time registration allows elementary schools to plan for classroom materials, resources, and staff as they prepare to welcome a new group of students. It also enables families to establish relationships with teachers and administrators that are so important for easing the stress and anxiety of children (and their families) as they begin elementary school. Early childhood professionals play an important role in supporting the transition from pre-k to kindergarten. Children are eligible to register for kindergarten if they are 5, or are turning 5 by September 2021. View the birthdate and registration requirements for the region’s school districts on the Trying Together website. An online registration form is available for early learning programs to attend the event. Providers should share the number of children eligible for kindergarten at the time of registration. Information will be collected now through May 10, 2021. Participants will be entered into a raffle to receive Lakeshore gift cards or a mini library of books. Early learning programs who participate will also receive a certificate and be recognized at the May 17th virtual celebration event. More Information Additional information about Hi5! can be found on the Trying Together website. For additional questions, please contact hi5@tryingtogether.org.
Child Care Jobs: April 8 – April 14, 2021 Are you looking to enter the early learning field? You are in luck! Child care programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area are hiring. To view this week’s featured job descriptions, see the list below. Featured Jobs Teacher’s Assistant Uphold Kidsville is looking to hire a Teacher’s Assistant to perform light duties related to tidying and cleaning up after the children. Uphold Kidsville’s mission to provide quality care where children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This professional will must meet state-specific guidelines and be able to use a computer with basic proficiency. To apply, please email your resume to info@kidsvilledaycare.com. Early Childhood Teachers Tender Care Learning Centers is seeking motivated, energetic educators to work in their early learning programs. Full-time and part-time positions are available. To apply, complete their online application. Lead Teachers The Red Balloon Early Learning Center is looking to hire full-time and part-time Lead Teachers for their large early childhood center. To apply, contact joannethralls@hotmail.com or 412.716.9920. School-Age Room Assistant Tots To Teens Daycare is looking to hire a School-Age Room Assistant to provide assistance in their school-age room this summer. Professionals in this position will be reevaluated for a long-term position. This professional will be paid $10 per hour with paid time off. To apply, send your resume to whitestots2teens@gmail.com to set up an interview. Early Childhood Educator Carnegie Mellon University’s Cyert Center for Early Education is seeking to hire Early Childhood Educators to work with children ages 24 months to five years of age. Applications may be submitted via the Careers at Carnegie Mellon website. Submit a Job Description Each week, Trying Together publishes a news post that features employer-submitted job positions from early learning programs across Pennsylvania. Trying Together shares these posts online through our website, social media channels, and newsletter. To make it into next week’s post, please submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form no later than Tuesday, April 13. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Job descriptions not related to the early childhood field will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after April 13 will be published in the next week’s news post. Please note that publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. For questions, contact Lainey Yockey at lainey@tryingtogether.org. Search Additional Jobs Are you interested in starting or shifting your career in early childhood care and education? Visit the ECE Hire website or sign up for their weekly newsletter for current job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. To stay up to date on our featured positions, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.