Site Coordinator

Easterseals Southern California•Encinitas, CA

About The Position

The Site Coordinator supports the daily operations of an early childhood education center under the direction of the Center Director. The role helps ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children by supporting staff, implementing curriculum, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and program standards. The coordinator opens and closes the facility as needed, monitors staffing ratios and site safety, maintains required documentation and supplies, and assists with parent concerns and incident reporting. When the Center Director is away, the coordinator supervises instructional, food service, clerical, and custodial employees and may serve as the designated lead during monitoring visits. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, a Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit, specified administrative and adult-supervision units, and at least three semester units in Infant/Toddler Development. Applicants must have at least five years of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center and current pediatric CPR and first aid certification. A Food Handler Certificate must be obtained within 60 days of starting if not held at hire; the cost of training and certification will be reimbursed by Easterseals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit.
At least 6 administrative units and 2 units of Adult Supervision.
Completion of at least 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.
Current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
If not holding a current, valid Food Handler Certificate at hire, obtain one within 60 days of the start date.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to develop knowledge of infant and toddler development and safety issues in infant and toddler childcare settings, including reducing the risk of SIDS.
Complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training under the Healthy Schools Act before beginning work.
Ability to interpret and implement California Department of Education Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Head Start Performance Standards, and Easterseals policies and procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Ability to relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive affect.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, and establish and meet timelines.
Maintain current auto insurance and vehicle registration in accordance with organizational and legal requirements.
Provide current immunizations required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
Obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, and obtain sex offender index clearance.
Pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.

Responsibilities

Open and close the facility as needed and inspect facilities, equipment, and grounds for safety and security; report issues to the Center Director within 10 minutes depending on severity.
Monitor staff-child ratios and make adjustments as needed; cover rest and meal breaks and perform Early Childhood Educator duties to meet state and federal ratio requirements.
Maintain weekly classroom documentation, including Name/Face Recognition forms, staff-child ratios, break schedules, daily health checks, and safety checklists, to support compliance and audit readiness.
Work with the Center Director to prepare inventory and order lists for office, janitorial, kitchen, and program supplies.
Check and maintain First Aid kits monthly.
Supervise instructional, food service, clerical, and custodial employees when the Center Director is away.
Assist with parent questions and investigate and report appropriate actions when conflicts arise between parents and staff.
Monitor site-level safety, emergency preparedness, and health-related concerns.
Review and approve incident reports for accuracy and completeness and follow established reporting procedures.
Report staff performance concerns to the Center Director within 10 minutes of identification, based on severity.
Support the Center Director during monitoring visits and act as the designated lead during visits when the Center Director is off-site.
Perform other assignments requiring the employee's expertise, knowledge, or ability.