June 24, 2021 Join the Unite Against COVID Campaign Are you interested in having an immediate impact on the health of your community? Join the Unite Against COVID campaign in Spreading Truth, Not COVID by completing their online Campaign Partner and Community Leader Training. Spread Truth, Not COVID Spread Truth, Not COVID supports community leaders in understanding the “why, when, why, and how” of COVID-19 to empower communities to conduct effective COVID-19 prevention outreach and engagement in underserved communities in Allegheny County. What does it mean to be a community leader? Community leaders are essential to the United Against COVID campaign because they know the lived experiences and day-to-day realities of the communities they represent. As a community leader, you can use your personal, professional, and social network to get the word out to help reduce the harm that individuals, families, and communities experience as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is critical that necessary dialogue with folks is happening at the neighborhood level, and you can help make that happen. What does the training portal offer? The training portal provides tips and practices on staying safe at home, at work, and while outside. It also addresses equal access to high-quality medical resources. Upon completion of the course, you will be officially certified to help save lives in your community by sharing knowledge and science. Community leaders can also earn “Community Credits,” which can be exchanged for free promotional items, giveaways, and event signage. Register for Training If you are interested in serving as a community leader, register for the free online training. To stay up to date on additional opportunities, sign up for our newsletter.
Pittsburgh Programs Hiring ECE Teachers Are you looking for jobs in early childhood? View this week’s featured job descriptions from child care programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Jobs Hiring in Pittsburgh Early Childhood Teacher Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and join a winning team? Then Tender Care Learning Centers is the place for you! Tender Care Learning Centers is seeking dedicated, energetic individuals to work with the young children in their child care early education programs. Apply: To apply, complete their online application. Location: View all locations in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Lead Young Toddler Room Teacher Carriage House Children’s Center, a nationally accredited child care center in Squirrel Hill, is seeking a full-time Lead Young Toddler Room Teacher. Candidates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or related degrees are preferred. Pay range: $15 – $21. Apply: To apply, email your resume to chcc@carriagehouse.org, Attn: Debbie Welch. Location: 5604 Solway Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Submit a Job Each week, Trying Together highlights employer-submitted jobs from early learning programs across Pennsylvania. We share these posts on our website, social media channels, and newsletter. Submit a Job: To make it into next week’s post, submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form no later than Tuesday, June 29. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Unrelated jobs will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after June 29 will be published in the following week’s news post. Publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. For questions, contact Lainey Yockey at lainey@tryingtogether.org. Other Jobs View More Job Descriptions For more job descriptions, view our news posts from previous weeks: June 17 – June 23 June 10 – June 16 June 3 – June 9 May 27 – June 2 ECE Hire Visit the ECE Hire website to view early childhood job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. Stay Up to Date To stay up to date on our featured positions, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.
June 16, 2021 Child Care Programs Hiring in Pittsburgh Are you looking for jobs in early childhood? View this week’s featured job descriptions from child care programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Jobs Hiring in Pittsburgh School-Age Room Assistant Whites Tots to Teens is hiring a School-Age Room Assistant to work during the summer with school-age children. This can be a full-time or part-time position. Salary is negotiable. Apply: To apply, send an email to whitestots2teens@gmail.com. Location: 2801 Custer Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Floaters SmartKids Child Care and Learning Center is looking to hire a full-time Teacher, full-time Assistant Teacher, and part-time Preschool Assistant. A minimum of a CDA Credential with experience is preferred. Apply: To apply, submit an application to Megan Brucker, Center Director at smartkidscclc@yahoo.com or contact 724.229.9110. Location: 340 Meadowlands Blvd, Washington, PA 15301 or 161 W Beau St, Washington, PA 15301 Submit a Job Each week, Trying Together highlights employer-submitted jobs from early learning programs across Pennsylvania. We share these posts on our website, social media channels, and newsletter. Submit a Job: To make it into next week’s post, submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form no later than Tuesday, June 22. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Unrelated jobs will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after June 22 will be published in the following week’s news post. Publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. For questions, contact Lainey Yockey at lainey@tryingtogether.org. Other Jobs View More Job Descriptions For more job descriptions, view our news posts from previous weeks: June 10 – June 16 June 3 – June 9 May 27 – June 2 May 20 – May 26 ECE Hire Visit the ECE Hire website to view early childhood job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. Stay Up to Date To stay up to date on our featured positions, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.
June 14, 2021 Any Time is 3Ts Time: New Parent Resource Any Time is 3Ts Time is a nationwide multimedia campaign, supported by PNC Grow Up Great®, that fosters knowledge and builds actionable skills that enable parents to promote their children’s foundational brain development. At the core is the 3Ts—Tune In, Talk More, and Take Turns—a simple, yet powerful tool that equips parents to make the most of everyday interactions with their young children. These evidence-based strategies help parents develop their children’s intellectual and educational potential. About Any Time is 3Ts Time Any Time is 3Ts Time aims to create broad awareness of foundational brain development across communities and a deep knowledge shift within parents in order to help all children succeed. It includes online, print, and in-person resources that help caregivers support their young children’s brain development, particularly in the first three years of life. Research shows that the way parents talk and interact with their child and how much has a big impact on children’s success in school and life. This simple tool helps parents optimize the power of language in everyday moments. More Information Additional information about Any Time is 3Ts Time and registration can be found on the Any Time is 3Ts Time website.
June 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update for Child Care Programs As of June 10, all children ages two and older and child care staff must continue to wear face coverings to the extent possible during inside activities while the Secretary of Health Order for Universal Face Coverings is in place. When does the order expire? The Universal Face Covering Order expires on June 28, 2021, or when 70 percent of adults in Pennsylvania are fully vaccinated, whichever comes sooner. Important Note: Even after the Order expires, children over the age of two and staff at child care facilities should continue to wear masks inside until further guidance is provided from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Does this impact outdoor activities? The CDC’s 2021 Summer Camp Guidelines state that people do not need to wear masks when outdoors. However, in areas of substantial to high transmission, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact with people who are not fully vaccinated. Although it is not a requirement, some child care facilities may want their children to continue to wear face coverings during outdoor play. Programs are encouraged to consult with families to determine their wishes when making this decision. Where can I learn more? For more information on COVID-19 guidelines for child care facilities, visit the CDC website. CDC guidance is meant to supplement—not replace—any federal, state, tribal, local, or territorial public health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which child care programs must comply. View the Full Announcement To view the full release from the Pennsylvania Key and the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), visit this webpage.
ECE Jobs Hiring in Pittsburgh Are you looking for jobs in early childhood? View this week’s featured job descriptions from child care programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Jobs Hiring in Pittsburgh Child Caregiver Happy Trails & Happy Trails 2 U are hiring Child Caregivers to provide care, supervision, and learning experiences to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young school-age children. Apply: To apply, email hayneslewis93@gmail.com or call 412.401.4243. Locations: 281 Duff Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 and 1009 Edith Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 Assistant Group Supervisor The Red Balloon Early Learning Center is looking to hire an Assistant Group Supervisor. Their large center has a capacity of close to 300 children and cares for children from birth through 12 years of age. Other positions are available. Apply: To apply, email joannethralls@hotmail.com. Location: 125 Finley Ave, Scott Township, PA 15106 Assistant Group Supervisor Westminster Early Childhood Education Program, LLC is looking to hire full-time and part-time Assistant Group Supervisors. At a minimum, applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience with children ages birth to six years old. Paid time off (PTO) and benefits are offered. Apply: To apply, email burke@westminster-church.org. Location: 2040 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Teacher/Assistant Teacher/Preschool Assistant Beulah Christian Preschool and Child Care is looking to hire a full-time Teacher, full-time Assistant Teacher, and part-time Preschool Assistant. A minimum of a CDA Credential with experience is preferred. A minimum of a CDA Credential is required for the Preschool Assistant position, but an Associate’s Degree is preferred. Apply: To apply, email Director Tracy Belmonte at tbelmonte@beulahpresby.org. Location: 2500 McCrady Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 School Age Teacher & Preschool Teacher Love And Care Educational Child Care Center is looking to hire a School Age Teacher and Preschool Teacher for their program in Duquesne. The Preschool Teacher will work with three- and four-year-old children and should have at least two years of experience working with children. Candidates with completed clearances are preferred. Apply: To apply, please visit 100 Grant Ave, Duquesne, PA 15110 in person for an application. Child Care Worker 1st Years Day Care Center, LLC is looking to hire a Child Care Worker to create and execute weekly learning lessons, supervise children, and engage with the children they serve. Apply: To apply, email 1styearsdaycarellc.@gmail.com. Location: 925 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Submit a Job Each week, Trying Together highlights employer-submitted jobs from early learning programs across Pennsylvania. We share these posts on our website, social media channels, and newsletter. Submit a Job: To make it into next week’s post, submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form no later than Tuesday, June 15. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Unrelated jobs will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after June 15 will be published in the following week’s news post. Publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. For questions, contact Lainey Yockey at lainey@tryingtogether.org. Other Child Care Jobs View More Job Descriptions For more job descriptions, view our news posts from previous weeks: June 3 – June 9 May 27 – June 2 May 20 – May 26 ECE Hire Visit the ECE Hire website to view early childhood job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. Stay Up to Date To stay up to date on our featured positions, follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our newsletter.
June 9, 2021 412 Food Rescue Launches Home Delivery Feature 412 Food Rescue is launching a new Home Delivery feature to drop off food to people in need. 412 Food Rescue Home Delivery During the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery has been a necessary option for home-bound seniors and other vulnerable communities. To keep its communities stocked with fresh, healthy food, 412 Food Rescue will soon launch Home Deliveries as a type of food rescue for volunteers. How does it work? 412 Rescue works with nonprofit partners to identify individuals in need of home deliveries. Recipients get matched with qualified Food Rescue Hero volunteers who pick up food boxes and deliver them to several households in one trip. Interested volunteers can choose which rescues to accept. Home deliveries are marked with a Home Delivery icon. Join as a Volunteer When first using the home delivery feature, volunteers will be prompted to complete a background check. A background check must be completed to accept home deliveries. The process is quick, simple, and free. To get started: download the 412 Food Rescue app (iOS) (Android), complete a background check (approximately 5 minutes), and accept a Home Delivery rescue. If You Need Food If you need food, contact Pennsylvania 211 to be matched with available services in your area. Calls are free and confidential. Interpreter services are available in over 140 languages. Phone: You can either dial 2.1.1 or text your zip code to 898.211. Computer: View a list of available services on their website. Email: Email info@pa211sw.org to request assistance. More Information To learn more and see answers to common questions, visit the 412 Food Rescue website.
June 8, 2021 Get a Refund on Your Credential Application Fees The Pennsylvania Key is offering one-time application fee refunds for any Director Credentials and School-Age Credentials earned between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Application Fee Refunds To apply for a refund, use the links below to submit an appropriate form by Monday, June 28, 2021 at 8 a.m. All applications are subject to approval. Director Credential School-Age Professional Credential More Information For questions, contact Amy Barrett at amybar@pakeys.org.
June 7, 2021 Apply for a T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Are you interested in attending college in Fall 2021? The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H) Scholarship application period is now open! T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Pays for a percentage of the cost of tuition and books. Provides a travel stipend each semester. Reimburses child care centers for a percentage of the release time given. Provides counseling and administrative support for the child care program. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must: work a minimum of 25 – 30 hours per week directly with children in a DHS-certified child care program, make $19 or less an hour ($25 or less per hour for directors), and be interested in pursuing coursework at a participating college toward a degree or credential in early childhood. For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit the PACCA website. How to Get Started Begin the college admissions process now to ensure you are accepted and can register for courses if/when you receive a scholarship. Applicants should also contact an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Advisor at their intended college/university as well. To request the contact information of an Advisor, contact a T.E.A.C.H. Counselor at 717.657.9000. Submit an Application To download a scholarship application, visit the PACCA website. Once you complete the application, send it to PACCA through one of the following submission methods: Email: teachinfo@pacca.org Fax: 717.657.095 Mail: 20 Erford Road, Suite 302, Lemoyne, PA 17043 To be considered for the Fall 2021 semester, applications must be submitted by July 9, 2021. Ask a Question For questions about scholarship eligibility or requirements, contact a T.E.A.C.H. Counselor at 717.657.9000. For more information, view the brochure.
World Square: Welcoming All of Pittsburgh’s Neighbors Join Welcoming Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, and World Square in celebrating, promoting, and welcoming Pittsburgh’s international and newcomer communities! World Square From June 11 – 13, Market Square will become a showcase for businesses, artists, makers, performers, food purveyors, and more from Pittsburgh’s international and newcomer communities. Get Directions: This event is located in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Market Square and is accessible via car, bike, bus/transit, and walking from surrounding areas. Get directions. Entertainment Schedule Friday, June 11 5 p.m. – Pittsburgh Samba 7 p.m. – Clara Kitongo 9 p.m. – Sharing Our Story Saturday, June 12 Noon – Karibe Son 1:30 p.m. – Geña y Pena 4 p.m. – Oladayo 5:30 p.m. – Purple Bamboo 7:30 p.m. – Naina Kathak Sunday, June 13 12:30 p.m. – BCAP 1:30 p.m. – Noel Quintana 3:30 p.m. – Gypsy Stringz 5 p.m. – Alba Flamenco Schedule, Vendor Listings, and More To view the full schedule, vendor listings, and more, visit the World Square PGH webpage. For more events, see our event calendar.
