Site Coordinator

Easterseals Southern California•San Marcos, CA

2d•$29 - $35

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Director, the Site Coordinator supports the daily operations of an early childhood education center. The role helps provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children by supporting staff, implementing curriculum, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The Site Coordinator may supervise instructional, food service, clerical, and custodial employees when the Center Director is away, and serves as the designated lead during monitoring visits when the Center Director is off-site. The position also supports site safety, emergency preparedness, health practices, classroom documentation, supply inventory, and parent communication. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, a Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit, specified coursework, and at least five years of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center. Current pediatric CPR and first aid certification are required. 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.
At least three 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; must be maintained.
If not held at hire, obtain a current/valid Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of the start date.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS 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; relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive affect.
Sound judgment and ability to plan and establish and meet timelines.
Maintain current auto insurance and vehicle registration in accordance with organizational and legal requirements.
Provide any 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 per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements, including 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 necessary adjustments to comply with requirements; provide breaks and perform Early Childhood Educator duties as needed to meet state and federal ratio requirements.
Maintain daily classroom documentation, including Name/Face Recognition forms, staff-child ratios, break schedules, daily health checks, and safety checklists, and ensure records are ready for audits or reviews.
Work with the Center Director to prepare inventory and order lists for office, janitorial, kitchen, and program supplies as needed; check and maintain First Aid kits monthly.
Supervise instructional, food service, clerical, and custodial employees when the Center Director is away to support compliance and the safety and security of participants and employees.
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 concerns.
Review and approve incident reports for accuracy and completeness, and follow established reporting procedures and regulatory requirements.
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.