Early Learning Center Coordinator / Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Early Learning Center Coordinator / Instructor

Required Qualifications :

Current Oklahoma teaching certificate preferred, Current Oklahoma DHS certification required, Oklahoma Director’s Credential (bronze or higher), First Aid and CPR certification. At least three years’ experience in child care management is preferred.

Primary Purpose :

Provide leadership, oversight, and management for all district employee daycare program. Ensures high-quality programming, appropriate staffing, financial accountability, and positive communication with families and staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

(Note : The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Comply with School Board Policy.

Accountable for the day-to-day operations of the program.

Responsible for maintaining a program that meets or exceeds DHS requirements.

Ensure all records and documents, including CACFP, DHS training and compliance documentation, and daily business transactions are kept current and meet compliance for audits and reviews by funding / regulatory agencies.

Responsible for implementing program development and evaluation.

Develop personnel schedule, managing staff hours, ensuring personnel and volunteers comply with DHS requirements.

Hires, supervises, and evaluates staff using district guidelines providing services in the program.

Overseeing parent communication and family engagement.

Knowledge of and ability to implement Early Childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for children ages 0-3.

Provides evaluation, coaching, and annual performance review of staff.

Ensures staff issues are addressed promptly and fairly.

Manages enrollment process for the daycare program.

Process purchase orders, ensures invoices are submitted and paid, and handles ordering of program supplies.

Maintains accurate records of enrollment, staffing, and financial transactions.

Other Job Functions :

To complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the school including other duties as assigned.

Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.

Skills, Knowledge and abilities :

Ability to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

Ability to establish a positive learning environment.

Computer literacy.

Effective communication both orally and written.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Able to react to change productively.

Ability to relate courteously with children and adults.

Plan, schedule and organize work.

Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards.

Maintain confidentiality.

Data and record keeping.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. .

Physical requirements :

Good health and high energy level.

Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs or more.

Extensive kneeling, crawling and bending.

Ability to tolerate a stressful environment.

Ability to lift objects above shoulder level.

Extensive pushing / pulling and twisting.

Coordinates With : District Staff and Administrators

Reports To : Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Student Services