Early Learning Center Coordinator

Church of the King•Kenner, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Center (ELC) Coordinator is responsible for ensuring ELC staff adhere to all policies and procedures in accordance with state guidelines. This role involves overseeing all ELC staff, including scheduling, classroom assignments, and disciplinary actions. The Coordinator will provide staff with support, resources, professional development, and necessary materials, and will lead and oversee monthly staff meetings and conduct staff trainings four times throughout the school year. Key responsibilities include maintaining clear and consistent communication with parents, implementing and ensuring ongoing compliance with state licensing requirements, and maintaining confidentiality regarding all ELC matters. The role requires modeling professionalism through punctuality, reliability, and consistent attendance, fostering positive relationships, and being available to open and/or close the facility as needed. Additionally, the Coordinator will manage purchase orders and ensure adequate supplies and materials for ELC operations, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. The role also emphasizes maintaining a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring all policies are followed, promptly reporting all incidents involving children, ensuring completion of required incident documentation, and enforcing all safety and health guidelines. The Coordinator must keep the Children's Ministry Coordinator informed of any staff, parent, or child-related concerns.

Requirements

Working knowledge of early childhood education.
Ability to manage staff, coordinate events, and oversee daily operations.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Ability to follow direction and execute responsibilities effectively.
Understanding of ELC operations and workflow.
Active member of Church of the King for at least 6 months.
Completion of Starting Point 101, Dream Team Orientation 201, MinistrySafe Training, and CPR Certification.
At least 21 years of age.
Friendly, approachable, self-motivated, and adaptable.
Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Flexible and dependable.
Prior experience working with children is required.
Willingness to complete continuing education requirements set by the Louisiana Department of Education.
At least one of the following is required at the time of hire: Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate + 1 year of experience in a licensed early learning center (or comparable setting).
National Administrator Credential + 1 year of experience + 6 credit hours or 90 clock hours in childcare, child development, early childhood, or management/administration.
3 years of experience in a licensed early learning center (or comparable setting) + 6 credit hours or 90 clock hours of approved training.
Current or prior school leadership experience (principal, assistant principal, or headmaster) and one of the following: Graduate degree from an accredited institution Valid Louisiana teaching certificate with principal certification. Valid Louisiana Educational Leader Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure ELC staff adhere to all policies and procedures in accordance with state guidelines.
Oversee all ELC staff, including scheduling, classroom assignments, and disciplinary actions.
Provide staff with support, resources, professional development, and necessary materials.
Lead and oversee monthly staff meetings.
Conduct staff trainings four times throughout the school year.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with parents regarding their children.
Implement state licensing requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all ELC matters involving staff, parents, and children.
Model professionalism through punctuality, reliability, and consistent attendance.
Foster positive, respectful, and professional relationships with staff, parents, children, and others.
Be available to open and/or close the facility as needed.
Manage purchase orders and ensure adequate supplies and materials for ELC operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain a safe and secure learning environment by ensuring all policies are followed.
Report all incidents involving children to the supervisor promptly.
Ensure completion of required incident documentation in accordance with LDOE policies.
Enforce all safety and health guidelines to maintain compliance.
Keep the Children’s Ministry Coordinator informed of any staff, parent, or child-related concerns.