Floor Coodinator

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

Must have:

• 12 plus ECE Units (Fully qualified preschool teacher with experience)

• Minimum of two (1) year successful experience as a Director Assistant, or Floor Manager of a Child Development Center / Preschool

• Hands on experience as a teacher with infants, toddlers, and preschool age children required. Experience with school age children also required.

SKILLS

Must have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) and ability to relate to young children, teachers, and parents.

• Strong organizational, leadership and managerial skills.

• Management Systems; Procare and Tadpoles knowledgeable. 

PHYSICAL

Must be generally in good physical condition able to:

• Lift up to 45 pounds

• Move light furniture/school items.

• Perform Daily repetitive bending and rapid/active movement associated with working with children.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The floor manager leads and manages the entire center floor—from its child development programs (e.g., Preschool, Infant/Toddler, School Age, Evening/Weekend, Extracurricular classes and special events) to its operations (e.g., maintenance, admissions, front desk, transportation management, scheduling, ration 15-minute counts, etc.) Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and coordinating all child/ teacher interactions and administrative support in the classrooms.

• Overseeing Admissions/Enrollment & Recruiting Process. (Inquiries and Tours as needed)

• Managing Child Class Transitions (walking children in and out of the play yard).

• Coordinate Special Events (e.g., Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Pre-K Graduation, Halloween, etc.)

• Perform Orientations, Meet & Greets, and Tours (As Support as needed)

• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to state licensing regulations. Work with state and local agencies and comply with State Licensing Child Care Regulations including completing paperwork (i.e., state ratios, room capacity, etc.)

• Maintain a variety of records, including Name to Face documentation, Sleep Check documentation, Health Check documentation etc.

• Work with staff to execute planned curriculum that meets the mission of the center by collecting weekly lesson plans.

• Collaborate with teachers to plan instructional activities and lessons, which promote developmentally appropriate student learning.

• Oversee the planning and execution of the child evaluations in relation to their school progress, abilities, and needs.

• Keep Executive Team informed of all necessary information including customer and staff complaints, incidents, resignations, and planned/unplanned time-off.

• Oversee facility maintenance.

ATTRIBUTES

• Be outgoing, always smiling, and have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Problem-solve and work well as part of a team –be solution-oriented!

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Have a big heart for children and families.