1. Development Coordinator & Office Manager
Location: South Whidbey Children’s Center
Position Type: Full-Time (32 hours per week)
Hourly pay: $24-26
About Us
The South Whidbey Children’s Center is a nonprofit preschool and childcare dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children and supporting their families. We are seeking a dynamic and organized Development Coordinator & Office Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission.
Position Overview
The Development Coordinator & Office Manager will play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising and development initiatives and contributing to administrative functions of our center. The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to multitask effectively, and work collaboratively with our administrative team.
Key Responsibilities
Development Coordinator Duties
- Manage donor data and communications to support fundraising efforts.
- Coordinate events and prepare reports to enhance donor engagement.
- Coordinate logistics for fundraising events and prepare campaign materials.
- Research grant opportunities and assist with proposals.
- Draft communications for fundraising appeals and newsletters.
- Engage with donors and prospects through various channels.
Office Manager Duties
- Oversee administrative operations and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
- Assist in classrooms and maintain a positive environment for staff and children.
- Address immediate needs of children, families, and staff.
- Manage phone communications and maintain documentation.
- Plan and coordinate family celebrations and events.
- Support financial processes and coordinate communications with parents such as billing, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable.
- Support the annual budget process.
- Maintain building grounds project lists and coordinate with vendors for facility needs.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience in fundraising and/or office management preferred.
- Proficient in data management and financial processes.
- Comfortable navigating between multiple technology platforms (and/or willingness to learn) i.e. Xero, Google suite, Gusto, ProCare and MailChimp.
Why Join Us?
At the South Whidbey Children’s Center, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to Caitlin Voss director@swchildrenscenter.com
We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our passion for supporting children and families!
2. Substitute Teachers
Location: South Whidbey Children’s Center
Position Type: Full-Time (32 hours per week)
Hourly pay: $19-20 per hour depending on experience
South Whidbey Children’s Center is Hiring Substitute Teachers.
If you enjoy working with children, please join our team! Subbing is a flexible position. We often know sub times ahead of time. We hire permanent positions from our sub list.
- Ideal candidate has experience working with toddlers and preschool children
- Must be able to work well with our teaching teams and communicate with families
- This is a physical job; you need to be able to sit on the floor with kids and lift children.
Do you enjoy flexibility in your schedule and like working with children? Substitute teachers get to engage with kids at various ages– it’s a fun, entertaining, and fulfilling opportunity to join the SWCC community. You can set your own availability.
More about SWCC
We are a 41-year-old childcare center and preschool, started on the premise that all kids should be nurtured, supported, and empowered. We are a community of people who care about building relationships with children, families, and one another. SWCC uses the HighScope curriculum, a play-based method of teaching. This allows teachers to really guide kids as they observe emerging interests and themes.