Early Childhood Education Coordinator
About The Position
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Site Coordinator provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of daily operations for multiple assigned Adelante Mujeres early learning program sites serving infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and families. The coordinator ensures high-quality, developmentally appropriate, culturally sustaining, and inclusive early childhood education services in compliance with Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care Licensing Division (CCLD), Preschool Promise, Head Start Performance Standards, SPARK, and Adelante Mujeres policies and procedures. The position supervises and supports teaching staff, coordinates site operations, monitors compliance and program quality, and builds relationships with children, families, community partners, and staff. It helps maintain safe, nurturing, bilingual learning environments that promote school readiness, family engagement, and equitable access to early learning. The coordinator is part of a leadership team working together to provide high-quality community services.
Requirements
- Strong commitment to the organization's mission, environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities.
- Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a similar related field, or step 9 or higher in ORO.
- Experience working with diverse families and government-funded programs.
- At least 2 years of experience working with children ages 0–5.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience within early childhood education.
- Experience preparing and delivering professional development training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new software tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and flexible environment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to travel between worksites regularly.
- Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency required.
- Possess a CBR under the Office of Childcare.
- Complete the Criminal Background Registry.
- Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Current food handler certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Mandated Reporter status required.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily operations across multiple assigned early learning program sites.
- Address day-to-day operational issues, including classroom coverage, scheduling, site logistics, and emergencies.
- Assist with coordinating special events, family engagement activities, field trips, and program-wide initiatives.
- Complete reports, documentation, data tracking, and required communications accurately and on time.
- Supervise, support, and mentor teaching staff, aides, and substitutes.
- Conduct classroom observations and monitoring visits to assess program quality, classroom environments, supervision, curriculum implementation, health and safety practices, and staff performance.
- Facilitate regular staff meetings, classroom meetings, and professional learning opportunities.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401K pension plan.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional development opportunities.
- Paid leave of absence.
- Paid holidays (12.5 days annually).
- Sick days (up to 9 days annually).
- Vacation: up to 20 days annually during years one through five and up to 25 days after five years.
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
- One-month sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
- Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
