Learn & Play Coordinator

Educate Kansas - Girard, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Girard, OH

251-500 employees

About the position

The Learn & Play Coordinator is responsible for providing program leadership and administrative oversight; providing support and/or conveying information to Learn & Play Facilitators and Coaches; serving as a resource to other personnel, including the Executive Director and the Board of Directors; ensuring the objectives of Learn & Play are achieved within budget; communicating with a wide variety of internal and external groups and individuals; and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external groups and partners to implement program components, create long and short-term plans, and address program objectives.
• Support program sites in developing and implementing grant objectives including reporting and tracking data.
• Develop, communicate, implement, and evaluate local partner site programs and processes to meet established quality guidelines and enhance excellence.
• Conduct program site observations and provide feedback for continuous improvement of Learn & Play.
• Compile data from a wide variety of internal and external sources to report on program outcomes and measure the attainment of program objectives.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel for the purposes of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and ensuring that standards and objectives are achieved.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings and trainings involving a range of issues to convey and gain information, develop recommendations, guide and support program facilitators, and/or represent the agency.
• Facilitate communication for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.
• Oversee program operations, budgets, and related activities to ensure objectives are attained within budget and in compliance with established regulations and operational practices.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records within required timelines.
• Represent the agency across the service area and provide information about programs, services, and needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, financial resources, etc.
• Participate in continuous improvement professional development activities and support new approaches.

Requirements

• Job-related experience within the specialized field is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, School Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Valid driver's license for employment.
• Successful completion of Defensive Driving course, provided by RCDC.
• Background Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Early Childhood, School Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related area.
• Minimum of five-year work history in a job-related field.

Benefits

• Access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week.
• Participation in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs.
• Participation in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and excellent 403b plan options.
• Greenbush contributes to each employee's retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans.
• Access to personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.
• Vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract.