(Childcare Program Coordinator) Trained for program advancement.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsibilities:- Demonstrate leadership in the classroom by providing guidance, coaching, and ensuring best practices are followed.- Be responsible for three or more classrooms, overseeing the implementation of curriculum and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.- Serve as the first point of contact for families, addressing any issues or concerns that may arise and ensuring effective communication between the center and families.- Cover lunches and breaks as needed to maintain operational efficiency.- Allocate two hours daily to perform administrative tasks, preparing for potential advancement to the role of Assistant Director in the future.- Collaborate with the opening and closing coordinators to maintain a high standard of care and education throughout the center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
• Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through well defined interest areas.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
• Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested.
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs and schedules.
• Develops, plans and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom activities.
• Assists children with meal times and cleanup.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
• Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
• Maintains the Family Information Board and other classroom bulletin boards.
• Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year.
• Ensures that all licensing regulations are being followed as required by the state.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.
• Prepares classroom portion of monthly newsletter.
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel is not available.
• Assists with planning and implementing Academy-wide events.
• Meets with prospective families; communicates appropriately with potential new customers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for position.
• Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment.
• All employees must receive the required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.
• Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.- Previous experience in a childcare setting, with a strong understanding of childcare regulations and best practices.- Excellent leadership and communication skills.- Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.- CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• DCFS Director Qualified requirements (Preferred)

Work Location: In person