January 22, 2024 Child Care Career Openings in Pittsburgh Are you looking for open child care positions? Early learning programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area are hiring! See featured jobs for this week. Child Care Positions in Pittsburgh Director Elizabeth United Methodist Early Learning Center is seeking a Director to manage the child care center; administer all financial, personnel, maintenance, program activities, and objectives; and maintain compliance to Department of Human Services and Keystone STARS standards and regulations. Candidates are required to have an Associate’s or Bachelors degree, two years experience working with children, and clearances. Interested applicants should send a resume to eum317office@gmail.com. Teacher Glenshaw Presbyterian Early Learning Center is accepting resumes for a Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Interested applicants should reach out to Fawn at fawn@glenshawchurch.org. Youth Sports Instructor The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a Youth Sports Instructor responsible for working with youth to educate them on a skillset in a specified sport. The instructor is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and promoting the athletics program for BGCWPA. At times, the instructor may be the referee for game play in addition to the instructor. Apply online. Summer Camp Youth Development Instructor The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a Youth Development Professional that will be hands on with the youth to implement curriculum and programming on a day to day basis. This role is responsible for the supervision and safety of all program participants as well as relationship building. This role will ensure that they follow all DHS Chapter 3270 Regulations and BGCA Safety requirements. Apply online. STEAM Ambassador The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a STEAM Ambassador for its STEM program. This position is a perfect fit for someone looking to take a first step in their career to work with youth in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics education setting. With the No. 1 priority being their work with the kids during program hours. Apply online. Career Development Coordinator The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a Career Development Coordinator who will be responsible for youth development through career exposure and preparation; support the career development program/curriculum across five teen locations in Allegheny County; support internships, certifications; and understands the needs and demographics of under-served communities. This position reports to the Manager of Career Development. Apply online. Submit a Job Trying Together highlights employer-submitted jobs on our website, social media, and in our newsletter. Submit a Job: To make it into next week’s post, submit the Child Care Provider Job Post Submission Form. All jobs submitted after Tuesday each week will be published in the following week’s news post. Publication dates may vary due to state and federal holidays. Unrelated jobs will not be included. For questions, contact Heidi Winkler at heidi@tryingtogether.org. Other Jobs in Early Childhood ECE HIRE Visit the ECE Hire website to view early childhood education job listings and helpful tips on interviewing, resumes, and more. Submit a Job to PACCA Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) offers a Job Board for its members to post jobs for free and sends out submitted jobs via their Facebook page and e-newsletter. PACCA members can submit jobs online after signing into their membership account. For questions, contact Maureen Murphy at maureen.murphy@pacca.org. Receive Jobs in Your Inbox To receive the latest job opportunities, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook.
October 11, 2023 2nd Annual Black Women and Girls’ Health Expo Join the Annual Black Women and Girls’ Health Expo on October 21st! This event connects women and girls to culturally relevant health care and education, and addresses barriers in the healthcare system. This is an educational event with the goal of empowering black girls and women to seek preventative health care and connecting them to resources. Register When: Saturday, October 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center, 100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213
August 7, 2023 Imagination Library Restarted by Foundations, City of Pittsburgh Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book access program, is restarting in the City of Pittsburgh thanks to funding from the City and local foundations, including The Benter Foundation and the Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation. The free program sends one book per month in the mail to enrolled children ages birth to five at no cost to families. How to Enroll Families who reside in the City of Pittsburgh can enroll in the program by visiting the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library website. Families who were previously enrolled in the program will not need to re-enroll and should start receiving books again automatically. About the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Restart The program halted at the end of April 2023 for most city children after funding had run out. (A small group of children in three zip codes were still eligible to participate.) Reading Ready Pittsburgh, a local nonprofit that supports access to books and encourages family engagement through reading, will administer the program at the beginning of the restart period. Related Content & Resources Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading Extravaganza 2023 2023 Summer Reading Programs for Young Readers Hill District Conducting Survey on Parent Engagement in Child Literacy Restaurants Add Books to the Menu with Summer Reading Programs Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Releases 2023 Best Books for Babies List 2023 Virtual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip LDA of PA Offering Free Reading Tutoring to Children in Hill District Toolkit: Families and Schools Partnering for Children’s Literacy Success
July 24, 2023 National Night Out Returns to Pittsburgh National Night Out (NNO), a community-building campaign that gives neighborhoods the opportunity to host community events in collaboration with local first responders, returns to the Greater Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. About National Night Out Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from public safety personnel, and more. NNO promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make communities safer, more caring places to live. NNO provides a great opportunity to bring police and other first responders together with residents under positive circumstances. The program enhances the relationship between neighbors, law enforcement and first responders while bringing back a true sense of community. How to get Involved The Department of Public Safety’s National Night Out Resources page is where you’ll find contact information to coordinate a community event with a SaferTogether Pittsburgh Coordinator. Helpful event planning links and the City of Pittsburgh’s National Night Out Planning Guide will help neighborhoods to plan their own NNO celebration! Neighborhoods may also directly sign-up to host a NNO community event through the NNO website. For more information, communities may reach out to Department of Public Safety, SaferTogether Pittsburgh Coordinators: Zone 1 & 5: Emily Embrey | emily.embrey@pittsburghpa.gov Zone 2 & 3: Ian Reynolds | ian.reynolds@pittsburghpa.gov Zone 4 & 6: John Tokarski | john.tokarski@pittsburghpa.gov Related Content & Resources New Language Access Training Available for Organizations Tools to Monitor Harmful Air Quality Conditions in Pittsburgh 3 For Free: Free Admission in August for Three Local Museums The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Prevention Tactics New Nationwide Report Ranks Pennsylvania 22nd in Child Well-Being Third Annual Community Health & Wellness Summit
July 18, 2023 Tools to Monitor Harmful Air Quality Conditions in Pittsburgh Air quality has emerged as one of the most prominent environmental aspects to monitor for daily health and wellness. Now there are many tools to help Pittsburgh families better protect themselves when air quality conditions are poor. Understanding Pollution Breathing in particle pollution from fine particulates (PM2.5) can increase the risk of health problems like heart disease and asthma. Fine particulates can come directly from a source, such as fire, construction sites, and smokestacks, or form in the atmosphere from pollutants emitted from power plants, automobiles, and industrial manufacturing. How to Monitor Air Quality Using the AirNow tool, residents of Pittsburgh can monitor the air quality in real-time in their neighborhoods by simply typing in their zip code. The AirNow tool tells users how the air is in their current area based on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality Index, a six-tier, color-coded scale representing different levels of pollution. It’s measured from 0 to 500, and higher values indicate greater air pollution; anything above 100 is unhealthy. Pittsburgh residents may also use the interactive map feature to get a closer look at the air quality activity in a specific area. If it smells bad outside, it could mean that toxins are in the air. Report foul odors, and track other reports in the community with the Smell Pittsburgh app. Stay Safe If EPA’s Air Quality Index indicates unhealthy air, close windows, limit time outdoors, and run air filters to avoid the toxins. You may also elect to wear a mask or construct a DIY air purifier to protect yourself from inhaling pollutants and toxins. Related Content & Resources Air Quality Tips and Training Available for Families and Educators Third Annual Community Health & Wellness Summit A Guide to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others Practicing Mindfulness for Parents Live Well Allegheny Launches “Rethink Your Drink” Campaign to Promote Healthy Water Drinking Habits PADHS and ACDHS Renewed Recommendations for End of Public Health Emergency
July 13, 2023 3 For Free: Free Admission in August for Three Local Museums The Andy Warhol Museum, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and the Heinz History Center will be open to visitors free of charge every operating day throughout the month of August 2023. ‘3 For Free’ Campaign The ‘3 For Free’ campaign will celebrate the museums’ recognition among the nation’s best. All three museums recently won honors from USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Through online voting, the museums collectively ranked in top five as some of the finest museums in the country: The Warhol (fourth in Best Art Museums), Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (second in Best Children’s Museums), and the Heinz History Center (second in Best History Museums). Plan Your Visit Visitors seeking free tickets during the ‘3 For Free’ month are encouraged to book online at each museum’s website. Advanced reservations are recommended, but not required. Use the links below to secure your tickets: Book your tickets for The Andy Warhol Museum (RAD promo will apply at checkout) Book your tickets for Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Book your tickets for the Heinz History Center This offer will be in addition to the annual free-admission RAD Days, which will begin in September. Related Content & Resources 2023 Summer Reading Programs for Young Readers CitiParks Announces Free Pool Access for Area Youth Updated: Summer Food Programs Offer Free Meals to Children Carnegie Museums Offer Free Memberships to Teens CitiParks Publishes Summer Guide LDA of PA Offering Free Reading Tutoring to Children in Hill District
June 28, 2023 CitiParks Announces Free Pool Access for Area Youth The City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation (CitiParks) recently announced that it will make access to CitiParks swimming pools free to all Pittsburgh children from birth to age 15. About CitiParks Pool Access Previously, Pittsburgh children needed a Recreation Center Membership Tag to access pools for free. This summer, CitiParks is waiving the Recreation Membership Tag requirement for area youths. Season passes are still available for purchase by Pittsburgh’s adult residents. Non-residents of Pittsburgh are also able to purchase season tags. Find full details and the 2023 Pool Tag form on the CitiParks website. Learn More To learn more, visit the City of Pittsburgh website.
June 14, 2023 Carnegie Museums Offer Free Memberships to Teens Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are offering Teen Membership to area teenagers. Teen Membership is a free pass to all four Carnegie Museums available to all teens 13–18 years old who are residents of Pennsylvania. About Teen Membership To qualify for the Teen Membership Program, applicants must: be 13-18 years of age and a resident of the state of Pennsylvania have the consent of parents or legal guardians, if under the age of 18 Teen members enjoy: free general admission to Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum invitations to events and programming designed just for teen members free reciprocal admission at 300+ ASTC museums and science centers discounts on classes, camps, educational films at the Rangos Giant Cinema, laser shows, lectures, and special events a 10% discount in museum stores and cafes (20% store discount during Member Shopping Days) Please note: Teen membership benefits are valid for one named teen per membership. Teen membership benefits do not extend to parents, guardians, caregivers, household members, or additional guests. Apply for Teen Membership To apply for a Teen Membership, fill out the online application on the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website or complete and return a paper application to any of the four Carnegie Museums, or mail to: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh ATTN: Membership 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Learn More To learn more, visit the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website.
June 13, 2023 CitiParks Publishes Summer Guide The Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation (CitiParks) recently released its 2023 Summer Guide, which aims to highlight the department’s many programs and activities, and safely engage residents and visitors in city spaces. The guide provides information on a wide range of free, family-friendly activities, from walking and biking to concerts and movies. About the 2023 Summer Guide The CitiParks 2023 Summer Guide details: Farmers Markets Roving Art Cart Alphabet Trail and Tales Track and Treat Tennis Clinics CitiSports Aquatics and Swimming Pools Food Programs Recreation Centers Healthy Active Living Senior Centers Parks and Trails Footraces Independence Day at Point State Park Car Cruise-In Line Dancing 2023 Summer Concerts 2023 Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park Community Festivals Block Parties Park Shelters & Facilities Holiday Tree Lighting & Gingerbread House Display Access the 2023 Summer Guide The 2023 Summer Guide is available online. It will also be available at CitiParks Recreation and Healthy Active Living (Senior) Centers, Farmers Markets, Concerts, and various locations throughout the city. Related Information & Resources CitiParks Announces Summer Activity Schedules for Concerts, Movies, and More Allegheny County Shares Summer Safety Guidance Summer Food Programs Offer Free Meals to Children Resources for June Observances 2023 Food Resources Learn More To learn more, visit the City of Pittsburgh website.
May 31, 2023 Pittsburgh Digital Equity Coalition Hosting Community Feedback Meetings The Pittsburgh Digital Equity Coalition and the City of Pittsburgh are hosting a series of community feedback meetings on their Allegheny County Digital Equity Plan and are inviting community members to come discuss their digital needs with community leaders. Held at various locations throughout the summer, all residents of Allegheny County are encouraged to attend. About Community Feedback Meetings What are the community feedback meetings? At community feedback meetings, community leaders will ask attendees for feedback on the draft Digital Equity Plan for Allegheny County and ask questions about digital technology in attendees lives. Why are these meetings taking place? The Pittsburgh Digital Equity Coalition needs to ensure that their Digital Equity Plan addresses residents’ digital needs. The coalition must understand what residents need so they can use any funding offered to give all residents equal access to digital technology and information. Who participates in meetings? Meetings will consist of Allegheny County residents and community leaders. Leaders involved in the Pittsburgh Digital Equity Coalition, the City of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County will lead the meetings and collect feedback from residents. When will the meetings take place? Meetings will be held throughout the summer of 2023. To see a complete schedule of meetings, visit the City of Pittsburgh website. Where will the meetings take place? The coalition will host meetings in locations across Allegheny County. Additionally, they will host a number of virtual meetings. To find a full list of meeting dates, times, locations, and registration links, visit the City of Pittsburgh website. Learn More To learn more, visit the City of Pittsburgh website.
