Regional Program Coordinator Childcare Programs

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Program Coordinator supports the Regional Program Director with oversight and management of all NM PreK, Early Head Start, Preschool Head Start, and Childcare Programs located within the region. Works directly with Center Service Managers and closely with Content Area Coordinators and Specialists to ensure program sites are operating within the NM PreK Program Standards, Head Start Program Performance Standards and CPLC policies and procedures and to support children and families. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively always supervise children by sight and sound and in all environments. Maintains all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitates health practices to keep children safe in the outdoor and indoor environments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Regional Program Coordinator position directly supervises:

• Center Service Manager

• Lead Teachers

The position indirectly oversees all program staff who report to the hiring managers within the region through a multi-level system and includes staff hires, evaluation, professional development, disciplinary action and employee discharges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education/Background:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate’s in early childhood education or related field or Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) or New Mexico Child Development Certificate and willing to work towards requirements of a Bachelor’s Degree within a specific timeframe identified by the program.

• Minimum of 2-years’ experience working with young children in an early childhood setting or a public-school setting at a grade level no higher than elementary school, as well as experience in supervision.

• First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to obtain within the first 6-months of employment is required.

• Health Determination/TB Skin Test and TDAP vaccination

• Candidate may be required to pass a physical and all required background checks per Head Start, state, local and licensure regulations to include a Child Abuse and Neglect register check and obtain a level one fingerprint clearance card prior to start.

• Must be First Aid and CPR certified or obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment

• Valid drivers’ license in good standing and proof auto insurance within the state of their residence.

• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred

Other Requirements

• Experience and commitment to working with multiethnic, multicultural, low-income populations.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, especially Microsoft teams).

• Proven supervisory and effective leadership skills.

• Excellent documentation and clinical skills.

• Proven ability to follow-up and meet deadlines.

• Excellent initiative, flexibility, and stress-management in handling the demands of leadership.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and delegate in order to balance the many responsibilities, and address the various issues, that a leader faces during the workday.