Early Childhood Program Manager at Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham Technical College invites applicants for the following position: Early Childhood Program Manager. This is a full-time exempt professional position, reporting to the Early Childhood & Family Studies Program Director. It is anticipated to begin January 6, 2025.

BTC is a premier higher education institution working to provide student-centered, high quality professional technical education throughout Whatcom County and is the only technical college serving northwest Washington State. Bellingham rests in the scenic northwest corner of Washington State where the Cascade Mountains meet the Salish Sea. 

BTC’s Early Childhood Career Development Network (EC CDN) supports the recruitment and retention of a talented Early Childhood workforce through a well-coordinated, collaborative, and integrated professional development system. Comprehensive career development services are provided for current and aspiring early childhood professionals including competency-based teacher education programs, innovative models of training and technical assistance, and well-informed academic and career advising. The EC CDN promotes workforce diversity and equitable access to professional development.

Required minimum qualifications includes a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of experience working in the field of Early Learning or Early Childhood Education; OR AA Degree with at least 6 years of experience working in the field of Early Learning or Early Childhood Education; AND, Demonstrated leadership experience; Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with others; Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity; Strong interpersonal communication skills and abilities.

Salary is $6,314 per month (~$75,768 annually). Leave will be in accordance with BTC Policy 525.1 - Leave Guidelines for Grant/Special Funded Positions.  These position(s) receive 8 hours per month of sick leave, 16 hours per month of vacation leave, 24 hours of personal leave and 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year. Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability; a retirement benefits package, with choice between the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 or the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) 401A plan TIAA. Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in a medical Flexible Spending plan, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan, or Health Savings Account; Dependent Care Assistance; discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance, tuition waiver; two voluntary investment (not matched) programs - TIAA (403b) or the State Deferred Compensation (457) plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP); up to 21 days of military leave; up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave, paid civil/jury duty, ability to participate in a shared leave program; up to 2 days of unpaid holiday for reasons of faith or conscience.

The work schedule will vary but is generally Monday through Friday, during the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday, about 40 hours per week; however, schedule may vary including working more than 40 hours as needed, as well as some weekends and evening work. Regular local travel to different sites will be required, daily, weekly; regional travel will be required monthly and quarterly; occasional work outside of regular business hours.

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a successful and supportive working and learning environment for a diverse college staff and student population with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Priority consideration by 5 p.m. October 30, 2024.  AA/EOE