Child Care Program Coordinator

About us

Great opportunity for early childhood professionals seeking advancement into a supervisory role in working with children and families.

Why Join Us? Entry level management position with advancement opportunities

The Program Coordinator performs a wide range of duties including some or all the following:

Program Planning

• Plan the delivery of the program guidelines and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals Early Steps Learning Center, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Step Up to Quality (SUTQ).
• Consult with the director about the purchase of classroom supplies, equipment, food and materials.
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programs
• Assist in assessing the strengths of the program and identifying areas of improvement
• Develop records to track effectiveness of programming for individualization and planning
• Assist and monitor the creation of a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
• Serves meals and snacks required by the center and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and complete daily meals and attendance.

Staff Development

• In consultation with the Director, implement a performance management process for all program staff.
• Ensure that all program staff receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and appropriate training in accordance with the organizational standards
• Train newly hired staff in areas of programming and SUTQ/ODJFS regulations.
• Mentor program staff by providing direction, input and feedback
• Build a working relationship with Directors and Assistant Directors to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services
• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities
• Report program outcomes to Director and recommend feasible changes for improvement

Supervision

• Supervise Lead Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Van Drivers, Cooks, etc. in all job responsibilities in absence of an Assistant Director.
• Monitors the performance levels of staff members through the process of addressing performance issues or OJDJFS noncompliance through corrective strategies.
• Ensures team members thoroughly understand ESLC policies and procedures relating to standard of care (Administrative Code 5101:2-12 and Chapter 5104)
• Oversee center operations in the absence of Director or Assistant Director. Opening and Closing duties.
• Administer record keeping ensuring that all children’s records are current with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), ESLC and SUTQ standards
• Record and audit daily attendance for Procare computer entry systems.
• Oversee CACFP food program implementation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all systems for ProCare and KinderConnect programs
• Fiscal Management, the Program Coordinator shall:

Follow the instructions given by management regarding account payable procedures. Including but not limited to:

• Collect tuition
• Monitor Ohio’s Electronic Child Care System
• Enforce non-admittance procedures/policy
• Ensure roll call sheets are printed weekly to maintain compliance with ODJFS and ESLC Policy.
• Ensure lesson plans are generated for each program and posted weekly.
• Carry out programming in the absence of lead teachers.
• Carry out dietary responsibilities in the absence of dietary aid/cook.
• Assist with the intake process of new students including filing.
• In accordance with ESLC “team philosophy,” the person filling this position occasionally may be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed in this job description.

Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the center and program’s mission statement.

Qualifications

• CDA, Associates (related field preferred) or a minimum of a CPL Level 3
• 1-2 years preferred in a related field
• Experience in child-care management preferred
• Knowledge of state licensing and SUTQ preferred
• Demonstrates strong customer service
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications (i.e., Work, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient writing and interpersonal skills
• Maintain 15 hours annually to comply with SUTQ standards

Work Conditions:

The Program Coordinator usually works a standard week but may be required to work some evenings, weekends and overtime based on the needs of the center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Children's Health

• Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or child abuse hotline.
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall, wellbeing of the children.
• Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Reports on all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Participate in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency. (i.e. communicable disease, child abuse, first aid, CPR, etc)

Continuing Education/Training

• Current certification in Prevention and Recognition of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Current certification in Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid
• Current certification in Communicable Disease
• Thirty hours (15 hours of specialized in-service training) annually based on Hire Date.

Benefits: We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Benefits include competitive salary, medical benefits, 401(k), child care discounts, and holiday pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Resumes can also be emailed to our hiring manager at bjackson@earlystepslearningcenter.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently registered in OCCRRA? If so, what is your CPL?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
• Child Care Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cleveland, OH 44143 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20