July 9, 2021 Let’s Celebrate This #SummerOfPlay Whether you are looking for in-person activities or are loving virtual options, there is plenty to do in your neighborhood to celebrate the 2021 #SummerOfPlay! Check out these great resources for summer programming. Bridge to Learn Bridge to Learn features summer programming options for kids of all ages, including: a program finder tool, all-day camps for Pittsburgh Public School students, free food events at locations across the Greater Pittsburgh Area, information on a free festival of hands-on learning events, an online event listing for kids and families, and more! Child care and education planning tools are also available. CitiParks Citiparks offers several programs for children of all ages, including: CitiCamp (for children ages 7 – 12 years old), Tot Camp (for children ages 4 – 6 years old), Roving Art Cart (best suited for children ages 5 – 12 years old, but all ages welcome), Alphabet Trail & Tails (hosted on September 11), and more! The programs cover a range of topics, including science, technology, media, art, engineering, nature, outdoor education, history, culture, children’s books, music, games, and more! Families can also view outdoor activities, recreation centers, swimming locations, food programs, and other opportunities. More Information If you have any questions, call the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative Family Hotline at 412.256.8536 (English) or 412.335.7446 (Español). For more ways to connect, visit projectplusus.org. For more news, return to our News page. Share this flyer with your network.
July 8, 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 Assistant Teacher Hosanna House Child Development Center is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Teacher. A minimum of a CDA Credential with 2,500 documented hours of working with children is required. Benefits and paid time off are offered. Apply: To apply, email your resume to christiner@hosannahouse.org. Location: 807 Wallace Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Lead Teacher Hosanna House Child Development Center is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Teacher. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Benefits and paid time off are offered. Apply: To apply, email your resume to christiner@hosannahouse.org. Location: 807 Wallace Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Assistant Preschool Director of Education La Escuelita Arcoiris is looking to hire an Assistant Preschool Director of Education. This professional will assist the current Director of Education in all administrative duties and responsibilities that apply to overseeing the educational team. They will ensure that the educational values, philosophy, and curriculum of the school are upheld on the day-to-day level in the classrooms, and in professional development training, workshops, and meetings. This position may also be a member of an educational team, leading a classroom and working directly with a group of children. Apply: To apply, email your resume to admin@laescuelitapgh.org or apply online. Location: 5915 Beacon St, 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, July 13. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Unrelated jobs will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after July 13 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 More Job Descriptions For more job descriptions, view our news posts from previous weeks: July 1 – July 6 June 24 – June 30 June 17 – June 23 June 10 – June 16 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.
July 7, 2021 Child Care Works (CCW) Payment Policies to Continue In support of child care providers during closures and reopenings that resulted from COVID-19, all policies and procedures in ELRC Announcement 20-17 will continue. Child Care Works (CCW) Payment Policies CCW payments to child care providers will continue to be based on their current enrollment, with the following exceptions: Providers who have been closed by Certification due to a negative sanction will not be paid. Providers who have reported permanent closure will not be paid. Providers who temporarily closed more than 14 business days due to COVID-19 exposure. Providers must track and report the attendance of children on invoices. Eligible providers will continue to be paid based on their current enrollment for children who remain eligible for CCW through normal invoicing and payment methods. More Information For more information, read OCDEL’s full announcement or this ELRC Region 5 news post. For more news, visit Trying Together’s News webpage.
ECE Educators Invited to ELRC Listening Sessions The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is holding ELRC Listening Sessions in July and August to receive educator input on the Early Learning Resource Center model. ELRC Listening Sessions Early childhood educators are invited to share their perspectives about what is working with Pennsylvania’s ELRCs and gaps with the current system during listening sessions in July and August. Stakeholders are welcome to participate in the session that best fits their schedule, however special sessions for family child care, group child care, and school-age child care programs are available. Listening Sessions July 14, 2021 (All Providers) 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. July 15, 2021 (Family & Group Child Care) 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m July 21, 2021 (All Providers) 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. July 22, 2021 (School-Age Child Care) 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. July 28, 2021 (All Providers) 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. August 11, 2021 (All Providers) 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. August 12, 2021 (Family & Group Child Care) 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. August 18, 2021 (All Providers) 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. August 25, 2021 (All Providers) 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. September 2, 2021 (School-Age Child Care) 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. More Information For more information, view this flyer or visit the ELRC Region 5 website. For more news, visit our News page.
ELRC Region 5 Downtown Office Open by Appointment As of July 6, ELRC Region 5 reopened its physical downtown office by appointment only for families and professionals interested in accessing services and support. Details on Operations Appointment and dropbox access hours at the office, located at 304 Wood Street, Suite 400 in downtown Pittsburgh, will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satellite offices are not reopening at this time. In-person operations will continue to be dependent on recommendations provided by Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The ELRC Region 5 will continue to monitor these recommendations. Appointments ELRC Region 5 staff will work to accommodate everyone’s appointments while ensuring appropriate health and safety practices. Visitors with appointments will be escorted to a meeting room once they check in with the front desk to avoid overcrowding the lobby. Virtual and phone appointments continue to be available for convenience and safety. COVID-19 Safety ELRC Region 5 staff will be required to follow guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including: wearing a mask while walking through or working in communal spaces, socially distancing themselves from others (at least six feet), sanitizing their workspaces regularly, and maintaining proper handwashing. It is recommended that any person with an appointment should wear a mask while visiting the office regardless of vaccinated status. Masks will be available upon request for adults and children. Front desk staff will take everyone’s temperature as they enter the suite and anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher will be asked to reschedule their appointment. Visitors will also be asked to wash their hands before being seen for an appointment. More Information For more information, visit the ELRC Region 5 website. For more news, visit our News page.
July 6, 2021 Everyday Interactions Matter in Early Childhood. Learn How. Are you an early childhood educator in Allegheny County who is interested in learning how to recognize powerful moments of connecting, sharing, growing, and belonging in your everyday interactions with young children? Join Everyday Interactions Design Strategist Sarah Grubb in August for a three-part professional growth series! This series is open to early childhood educators in Allegheny County. Participants should commit to all three sessions. Six PQAS credit hours are available. Series Details Dates: August 10, August 17, and August 24, 2021 Time: All sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: Sarah Grubb, Everyday Interactions Design Strategist Everyday Interactions Matter During this series, early learning professionals will engage with the Everyday Interactions Matter approach through a process of careful observation, discussion, and self-reflection. Authentic video clips of ordinary interactions between educators and children will serve as the raw material for deepening participants’ observational skills and self-reflection. These simple moments that take place during play, transition, and daily routines form the very foundation of learning and growth for children. Through this reflective process, educators will begin to recognize the powerful moments of connecting, sharing, growing, and belonging in their everyday interactions with young children. Core Knowledge Competencies (CKCs): K1.1 C1 – Describe how child development depends on supportive and reciprocal relationships with families, caregivers, peers, and other community members. K1.1 C2 – Illustrate for families, caregivers, peers, and other community members the impact their reciprocal relationships have on a child’s development. K1.1 C3 – Examine how classroom practices support child development through positive interactions with families, caregivers, peers, and other community members to further develop reciprocal relationships. Registration To register, complete the online registration form by Friday, August 6 at 11:55 p.m. More Information For questions about the courses, contact Sarah Grubb at sarah.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us. For questions about credit, contact Allison Hritz at allison@tryingtogether.org.
July 1, 2021 Serve on the PA Pre-K Counts & Head Start Advisory Committee The Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts (PKC) / Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP) Advisory Committee is accepting applications for new members. About the Advisory Committee The Pennsylvania PKC/HSSAP Advisory Committee: advises the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) about the Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental programs, is comprised of no more than 35 members who serve three-year terms, and consists of Committee Co-Chairs who assist OCDEL with agenda development and quarterly meeting management. View the full list of responsibilities. The committee was first established in 2007 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and OCDEL. Who can apply? The application process is open to individuals who possess practical program content knowledge, skills, and experiences, including those of families members whose child(ren) or grandchild(ren) have participated in early learning experiences that will enable the Committee to achieve its goals. Committee members will reflect diverse geographic regions of the state and have a range of attributes, collective skills, and experiences. The committee is open to all who represent the interests of pre-kindergarten programs in Pennsylvania, including Montessori, private pre-k, religious-affiliated programs, and more. Submit an Application Completed applications should include the form and a resume or vita that includes your contact information. All applications must be submitted by July 26, 2021. Download the application. Where do I submit my application? Applications can be faxed to 717.213.0585 or mailed to: The Pennsylvania Key ATTN: Tara Osborne 200 North Third Street, 2nd Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 More Information More information about the roles/responsibilities of committee members can be found on the Pennsylvania Keys website. For questions, contact Deb Wise at dewise@pa.gov.
Tobacco Prevention Programs for Pre-k to 18 Tobacco-Free Adagio Health is offering Tobacco Prevention Programs this summer for youth ages Pre-k to 18 years old. Tobacco Prevention Programs The programs feature developmentally appropriate nicotine and tobacco prevention: experiments, simulations, activities, games, crafts, and educational presentations. Youth participants can receive Adagio Health incentives, as well as prizes for attending. Sign Up Programs are offered in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties at summer camps during July and August. To learn more, contact tfah@adagiohealth.org. Share this flyer with your network.
Find an Early Childhood Job 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 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 St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Early Childhood Educators SmartKids Childcare and Learning Center is looking to hire early childhood educators for their Infant, Toddler, Pre-K Counts, and School-Age rooms. Apply: To apply, email smartkidscclc@yahoo.com. Locations: 340 Meadowlands Blvd, Washington, PA 15301 and 161 W Beau St, Washington, PA 15301 Program (Child Care) Director YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is looking to hire a Program (Child Care) Director. This professional will be responsible for the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of the Child Development Center, ensuring all operations run smoothly, including the safety of the children, quality programming, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. This person will also be responsible for the integration of policies, procedures, best practices, and standards for high-quality programs, determined by the YMCA, DHS, Keystone STARS, and NAEYC. Apply: To apply, complete the online application or send your resume to dpricener@ymcapgh.org. Location: 10 Foster Plaza, 680 Andersen Dr Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Toddler Teacher Munchkin University Child Care Center is looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join their Munchkin family and work primarily with toddlers! They are hiring part-time and full-time at both of their locations. The center loves having the opportunity to work with those interested or currently enrolled in Education programs! Apply: To apply, email MunchkinUniversity2@hotmail.com or call 412.881.8864. Locations: 3001 Sussex Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 and 4411 Stilley Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 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, July 6. This form is intended for positions in the early childhood field. Unrelated jobs will not be included. All job descriptions submitted after July 6 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 More Job Descriptions For more job descriptions, view our news posts from previous weeks: June 24 – June 30 June 17 – June 23 June 10 – June 16 June 3 – June 9 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.
