Early Learning Program Certification Representative

If you thrive on connecting with others and are seeking a fulfilling career in public service, consider applying for a role within the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, specifically in the Bureau of Certification Services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children, ensuring they have access to safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments where they can learn, grow, and play. If you possess a genuine passion for child development and are dedicated to fostering positive experiences for young learners, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vital mission that supports the well-being and development of children in your community.

As a representative responsible for Early Learning Program Certification, your role involves conducting thorough inspections of child care facilities to evaluate their adherence to established regulations designed to safeguard the health and safety of children in licensed childcare environments. You play a crucial part in investigating complaints regarding potential violations of these regulations, ensuring that any allegations of noncompliance are addressed promptly and effectively. Additionally, you are tasked with probing into claims concerning facilities that may be operating without the necessary legal authorization. Your work requires significant travel across various regions, including urban, suburban, and rural areas within the Commonwealth, allowing you to engage directly with a diverse range of childcare settings. By staying at the forefront of regulatory and policy developments, you contribute to shaping the landscape of early childhood education and care, ultimately benefiting children and families throughout Pennsylvania.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• You may be eligible to be home headquartered after 6 months in the position.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Travel: You must be willing to travel frequently. Travel expenses will be paid.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience providing direct services to children and youth and a bachelor's degree that includes 24 semester hours of college level courses in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, psychology, or human development; or
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and training, which includes one year of professional experience providing direct services to children and youth and 24 semester hours of college level courses in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, psychology, or human development.

Other Requirements:

• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Southeast Region within their first 6 months of employment: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia. by the time of hire.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.