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Executive Director
The Baraga-Houghton-Keweenaw Child Development Board seeks a strong, ambitious and creative leader to serve as Executive Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and administration of an $8.5 million non-profit human-services organization with 300-plus staff serving more than 1,700 families through 16 federal, state and privately funded programs at 30 locations in the western seven counties of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, Even Start, Michigan School Readiness Program, 0-3 Secondary Prevention, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, AmeriCorps, USDA Food Program, and several demonstration projects, including father-involvement and family-wellness initiatives.

The ideal candidate will serve as both the Executive Director and Head Start Director. He or she will embrace the agency mission of strengthening and empowering children and families through innovative and appropriate services and will lead BHK’s client-focused approach to service delivery while simultaneously promoting positive communications and working relationships with families, staff and the community. Principal duties include general agency administration; supervision and management of employees; program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement; financial management and budgeting; oversight of facilities, vehicles, equipment and supplies; ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements; strategic planning; grant writing and fund-development; and public relations.

The position requires extensive knowledge and experience in non-profit management. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Public Administration, Early Childhood Education, Social Work or a related field with a minimum of 5 years experience directing a Head Start or similar human-service program. Strong oral and written communication skills and computer proficiency are required.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. BHK provides a generous benefit package including paid vacations and holidays, health insurance, 403B retirement plan with employer match, deferred compensation and flex-spending accounts.

Please send a completed BHK Application for Employment with a resume/CV and letter of application by May 23, 2008 to the address listed below or via email to hstore@charter.net.

BHK Child Development Board
ATTN: Heather Store, Chairperson
RE: Executive Director Application
700 Park Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931

Toy Library Assistant
BHK Child Development Board has an opening for one part-time (10-20 hours/week) Toy Library Assistant. This individual should have a background in Early Childhood Education or experience working in a library. The successful candidate should be well-organized and have strong communication skills.

System Administrator
BHK is seeking candidates for the position of System Administrator to be a part of the Information Technology department, providing hardware and software support for servers and clients, and to develop, maintain and continually improve secure and reliable technology systems for staff, parents and children of BHK. The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability and experience supporting Windows and Mac OS client computers. This person must have knowledge of Linux and Windows servers, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, IMAP, SQL and Active Directory. This individual should have familiarity with system/network security protocols including SSH, firewall and VPN concepts. The right candidate will have knowledge and experience in the diagnostics and repair of computer hardware. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Respite/Sick Childcare Staff:
BHK Child Development Board is looking for on-call childcare staff to provide childcare in a parent’s home for short, temporary periods. Qualified candidates should have experience working with children and must be of good character. The respite staff will receive paid training.

BHK Child Development is seeking applicants for the following positions:

Management
Teachers 0-3, Preschool and After School (K-8)
Assistant Teachers
Parent/Family Support Staff
Secretarial/Clerical
Bus Drivers/Maintenance
Finance/Bookkeeping, IT and other Support Staff
AmeriCorps Members


Applications are being sought to fill current and future vacancies. Some openings will be filled by fall and others during the coming year

Substitute Assistant Teachers Infant/Toddler:
BHK has openings for substitute assistant teachers in Baraga and Houghton counties. There is especially a need in the infant/toddler childcare centers. Substitute staff have the potential of moving into full- or part-time position based on their substitute experience with the
organization.

Childcare Positions/Sick and Respite:
BHK is looking for on-call respite/sick childcare staff. Qualified candidates should have a flexible schedule and have experience working with sick and/or disabled children.

After School Program Teachers:
BHK is seeking individuals to engage children in reading, science, math, computers, art, recreation, crafts and history. Experience with elementary through middle school aged children desirable. Staff will facilitate exciting, hands-on learning and healthy fun in after school activities at five local schools

Americorps
Make a difference right here in the UP by serving with Superior AmeriCorps, America's "domestic Peace Corps." The program serves seven Upper Peninsula counties: Baraga, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw and Ontonagon. Members serve in schools, childcare centers and community agencies. In return for 1,744 hours of service, members receive: $12,000 living allowance, educational award, education loan forbearance, leave time (holiday, vacation, sick and snow days), professional training, health care benefits and child care benefits. Members are permitted to attend college while they serve.  Please visit www.superioramericorps.org  or call 906.482.3663 for more information.

Stacy Crouch
Program Director, AmeriCorps
BHK Child Development Board
700 Park Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
906-487-6600 x142 (office)
800-236-5657 (toll free)
906-482-7329 (fax)
slcrouch@bhkfirst.org
 

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