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Early Childhood Development Center Coordinator (Little Lions)
2026-2027 School Year
208 days, Full-Time
Job Summary:
The position provides early child development programming and care for children ages six weeks to
three years. Under the supervision of the Early Learning Administrator, the Supervisor works to offer a
safe, inclusive, enriching, developmentally and culturally appropriate experience for children and
parents. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SLSD Early Childhood
Development Center located at Cottage Grove High School that includes training and assigning work
to educational assistants and student volunteers, ensuring conformance with state licensing
requirements and District policy and practices.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Practice and model trauma-informed and cultural sensitivity with children, families, staff and students.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate children’s activities.
- Lift, hold and carry infants and toddlers.
- Communicate with parents of children about daily activities and development.
- Develop center schedules that include meals, naps, play, diaper changing and toileting, outside play, drop-off, pickup.
- Oversee the physical environment of the center to include set up and cleaning of indoor rooms and outdoor play areas, sanitation of bedding, diapering areas, dishes, toys, equipment and laundry.
- Conduct and/or coordinate appropriate developmental screenings, assessments and child observations.
- Work with parents to make appropriate referrals to community resources such as Early Childhood CARES, Head Start, DHS, etc.
- Coordinate the scheduling and training/orientation of center staff, student aides and substitutes.
- Manage staff schedules including absences and substitutes to ensure proper coverage.
- Facilitate billing and payment collection from applicable agencies and parents.
- Maintain records that include sign-in/out sheets, billing forms, health, immunization and injury records, activity plans, required professional development and others required by DELC and the State of Oregon.
- Maintain all licensure and certification requirements.
- Maintain Infant and Adult Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports as directed by the supervisor.
- Meet with the Early Childhood teacher regarding student aides.
- Professionally represent SLSD in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
- Interact and develop working relationships with professionals, staff, children and their families using positive interpersonal communication.
- Work flexible hours as needed.
- Must be self-motivated and reliable.
- Maintain confidentiality, sensitivity and discretion in communication and record keeping.
- Read, interpret and follow SLSD rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Attend work regularly and punctually.
- Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
- Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, development or an Associate’s degree or equivalent educational experience, and at least 2 years of relevant work experience in an early childhood program is required. Any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job requirements will be considered.
- Prior management and supervisory experience.
- Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.
Pay Range
This position was recently refigured, and is a position that is now covered by our classified bargaining unit. The pay for this position has not been approved by both the district and the bargaining unit, but is currently proposed at $23.61- 30.80.
Application Procedure
Applicants should apply online at: https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx
Application Procedure
Applications are completed online an can be accessed at https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/internalLogin.aspx.
Application Deadline
Position open until filled. Application review will begin August 3, 2026.
South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).
Salary : $24 - $31