What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATOR position at Fairbanks Native Association?
SUMMARY
This position, with the support and guidance from the Program Director, mentors and supervises a comprehensive preschool program for infants and toddlers following State of Alaska childcare licensing regulations.
JOB DUTIES
- Implements an approach to child development that is appropriate for the care of infants and toddlers and one that supports social and emotional development, physical development, cognitive and language skills, and overall health and wellbeing.
- Supervises the Children’s Services Coordinator, Primary Teachers, and Teacher Aides to include task assignment, orientation and evaluating work performance.
- Understands the development of children, the ability to care for children, and the skills to work with children, family members, department staff, community agencies and staff of the childcare facility.
- Ensures staff compliance of management/file documentation in accordance with established standards, and timely and accurate submission of reports, (i.e., required for MIS reporting, client billings, etc.) and other data.
- Reviews all lesson plans development for the components of the childcare program.
- Records payments for childcare services and submits to the Program Assistant in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepares monthly billing statements for childcare services and provides it to consumers, community customers and the appropriate assistance agencies.
- Meets applicable qualifications set forth in the job description for the Teacher position at WCCIH.
- Provides oversight of the center-based program that promotes child health and safety.
- Coordinates all activities and adheres to all regulations for a state licensed child-care facility.
- Oversees classroom activities to ensure specific cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children are being met.
- Ensures staff receives required training per state licensing requirements.
- Works in classroom, as licensing ratio requires.
- Maintains effective enrollment of center-based families.
- Prepares and submits Childcare Grant Report and other required reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Follows state regulations for reporting child abuse and neglect.
- The incumbent of this position must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and conflicting deadlines. The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
- Understand the child development and be able to care for children.
Skill in working with children, family members, department staff, community agencies and staff of the facility.
- Supervisory and management skills and ability.
- Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
- Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
- Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
- Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or the equivalent, such as a current CDA (Child Development Associate). College credit in management may substitute for three (3) of the twelve (12) required hour.
- Incumbent with a bachelor’s degree in child development or the equivalent shall participate in continuing education by obtaining at least three (3) semester hours of college credits in courses relevant to children’s care and development every three (3) years.
- Incumbent without a bachelor’s degree in child development or the equivalent shall participate in continuing education by obtaining at least three (3) semester hours of college credits in courses relevant to children’s development every two (2) years, in addition to the twelve (12) semester hours required.
- Forty-five (45) documented clock hours of training relevant to children’s care and development may be substituted for the (3) semester hours required.
- Must have management and supervisory skills necessary to plan and evaluate programs, select, and supervise employees, delegate responsibility, motivate staff and handle finances.
- Minimum two (2) years of previous work experience, having direct child contact in an early childhood program or child development program.
- Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience in an early childhood program or child development program with the ability to motivate employees.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
