Child Development Coordinator
About The Position
We are currently looking for a Child Development Coordinator with a proven track record of child development and education experience. If you enjoy building relationships, hard work and innovation, providing excellence, and want to have fun with your fellow employees, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Child Development Manager, the Child Development Coordinator coordinates the implementation of Shasta Head Start Child Development Program policies and procedures to maintain best practices and effective service delivery to children and families, based on the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.
Requirements
- BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, including 12 ECE core units (BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, including 6 (2+ unit) ECE classes)
- Two years related experience required
- Child Development Permit or ability to obtain one within one year of hire
- Knowledge of Community Care Licensing Regulations for early childhood settings
- Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher, and Child Plus
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations in fields relevant to position
- Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community members and regulatory agencies, employers, community groups, families, staff and the general public
- Ability to use basic math skills, to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to organize and manage time effectively, and work independently
- Effective communication with individuals as well as with small groups
- Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record
- Criminal background check required
- Pre-employment Strength Assessment
- Pre-employment TB test
- Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Nice To Haves
- Four years related experience desired
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the Shasta Head Start child development program, systems, and services
- Coordinate and provide training, and guidance to staff, parents, and community on a variety of pertinent topics in the area of child education and development
- Assist in on-going monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of child development services, and child outcomes
- Assist in the maintenance of record keeping and reporting systems, schedules, and timeline policies and procedures for child development services
- Communicate with staff, parents, program managers, consultants, and community to enhance services to children and families
- Collaborate with state and community partners as needed to enhance Shasta Head Start child development services and to ensure effective transition planning for children and their families
- Order supplies and materials as needed for effective service delivery
- Act as a liaison between Shasta Head Start and the State of California Community Care Licensing to ensure the full compliance of licensing requirements
- Support Child Development, Education, and Human Resources department in daily operations pertaining to licensing and accreditation requirements
- Responsible for maintaining the agency substitute line
Benefits
- Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 15 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) to eligible employees after one year
- Extensive training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
