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BHK Child Development BoardDid you know that BHK Child Development is one of the largest employers in Houghton County? BHK offers a competitive pay and benefits package for staff. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, childcare benefits, flex spending accounts and more.

Browse the job listings below and if you see something that fits, please apply today. BHK accepts applications throughout the year for instructional, care-giving, management and other teaching and administrative positions. The agency is particularly interested in candidates with associates degrees or better in education or a related field.

Applicants' materials will be evaluated as they arrive and the position/s will be filled as needed. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, BHK application form and resume to:

BHK Child Development Board
700 Park Ave.
Houghton, MI 49931
906-482-3663
800-236-5657

To download an application form in PDF format, click here. (If you can not view the documents, you will need to install the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader ®). 

For more information, call us.

Job Listings

Interactive Literacy Facilitator

  • Plan, provide and evaluate child development and literacy activities that enable parents and children to share a positive interaction and learn together. Work as a team to fully integrate the four components of Even Start.
     

  • Engage parents and children in literacy based activities that are culturally responsive and occur in meaningful settings and routines.
     

  • Work as a team with the Adult Education Instructors and Home Visitors to identify and support optimal language and literacy environments and promote parent involvement with language and literacy at the centers and at home to improve literacy and school readiness.
     

  • Establish a positive and supportive professional relationship with Even Start families and staff.
     

  • Provide literacy activities that enable parents and children to share a positive interaction and learn together.
     

  • Actively participate in language and literacy modeling, discussion, instruction and skill reinforcement.
     

  • Maintain records of contact and progress in Even Start by assessing and reporting children’s literacy growth.

Qualifications:

Early childhood or related education and/or experience preferred.

Please submit a resume, letter of interest and application to Bonny Lynn by September 10.

BHK Child Development Board
700 Park Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
482-3663 or (800) 236-5657
bblynn@bhkfirst.org

EOE


Home Visitors
Opportunity to help parents create rich learning activities that support child development.

Minimum of Home Visitor CDA and /or 12 semester hours of child development required. Knowledge and experience in child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition, adult literacy principles, family dynamics, communicating and motivating adults.

Submit resume and completed application by September 10 to:

BHK Child Development Board
Attn: Bonny Lynn, HR & Compliance Director
700 Park Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
482-3663 or (800) 236-5657
bblynn@bhkfirst.org

EOE


Substitute Bus Drivers
BHK Child Development Board has openings for part-time substitute bus drivers.

Clean driving record needed. CDL with P and S endorsements desired. Will provide training.

An application must be completed to be considered for the position.

BHK Child Development Board
Attn: HR Director
700 Park Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-3663 or (800) 236-5657

EOE


Annual Job Posting

BHK has possible openings for the following positions:

Assistant Teachers
Interested candidates must have a CDA or at least one credit-bearing course in an appropriate training program and are allowed two years from the date of hire to complete the required training. Progress toward completion of the compliance plan shall consist of at least two courses or 60 clock hours of training per calendar year.

Preschool Teachers
Interested candidates must have one of the following: A valid Michigan teaching certificate with a ZA endorsement; a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; a bachelor’s degree in early childhood with a focus on teaching preschool; or a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.

Great Explorations Site Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators
Interested candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field plus 2 semester hours of child care administration is preferred. Experience working in an educational or youth development setting is desired.

Substitute Assistant Teachers (Preschool, Infant Toddler and Childcare)
Early childhood experience is preferred.

Substitute Bus Drivers
Interested candidates must have a clean driving record. CDL with P and S endorsements desired. Will provide training.

Please submit a resume and application to Bonny Lynn by August 20. Applications can be acquired from BHK Child Development’s website at www.bhkfirst.org or by calling.

BHK Child Development Board
700 Park Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
482-3663 or (800) 236-5657
bblynn@bhkfirst.org

EOE


Program Instructors & Tutors

BHK is seeking applicants to serve as Program Instructors and Tutors in our
Great Explorations Afterschool program at area schools.

Job Summary:
Engage K-8 students in a variety of enrichment and tutoring clubs.

Facilitate exciting, hands-on educational after-school activities. Hours of
operation are 3:00-6:00 pm.

Qualifications:
Experience with elementary and/or middle school-aged youth preferred. Specific
skills and hobbies such as keyboarding, guitar, sports, arts and crafts, science,
engineering, etc. are desirable.

Please submit an application to Bonny Lynn by Friday, September 10, 2010.

Applications can be acquired here at or by calling 906.482.3663 or 800.236.5657.

BHK Child Development Board
Attn: Bonny Lynn, HR & Compliance Director
700 Park Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
482-3663 or (800) 236-5657
bblynn@bhkfirst.org

EOE


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.

EOE


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.

EOE


National Service Opportunity

AmeriCorps
Members serve in schools, preschools and community agencies. In return for 1,720 hours of service, members receive: $12,700 living allowance, $4,725 education award, education loan forbearance, professional training, member health care benefits and child care benefits, if income eligible. For more information please visit www.superioramericorps.org  or contact Stacy Crouch: 906.482.3663 [phone] or slcrouch@bhkfirst.org  [e-mail].