Early Childhood Program Coordinator (ITDS)

Oversee functions for ESSF child development center and provide direct supervision and mentoring to teaching staff. Program development, personnel management, operational administration, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise an early intervention program in compliance with all grants and funding guidelines.
• Ensure that program goals and objectives are met and provide service delivery in a manner consistent with all funding requirements.
• Supervise and mentor teaching staff in the planning and program delivery to ensure high quality standards and best practices are met.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to educators.
• Plan and facilitate professional development and staff training.
• Provide instructional programs with materials, activities and adaptations in accordance with the philosophies and polices of the program and best practices.
• Plan for and use instructional methods that motivate and enable each child to achieve their learning objectives.
• Support curriculum implementation and ensure developmentally appropriate practices.
• Monitor compliance with licensing regulations, accreditation standards (e.g., NAEYC), and program policies.
• Actively participate in instructor meetings, workshops and / or in-service training.
• Work to continually identify areas for improvement utilizing monitoring reports and data collected from staff and partners.
• Ensure the timely completion of reporting requirements and applications for the continuation of funding contracts.
• Ensure confidentiality of each family and child, all information; as well as the security and safety of all documents/checks.
• Ensure a safe environment in the program with primary importance on the safety and well being of each student.
• Assist with enrollment, scheduling, and program operations.
• Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors and individuals receiving services at Easter Seals.
• Act in compliance with Medical and Non-Medical Emergency Procedures.
• Assist individuals in evacuating building during emergency situations to include but not limited to: fire drills and external disaster drills. Specific duties to be assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Assume assigned responsibility for non-clinical duties during disaster and/or drills including but not limited to safety of files/office areas, closure of doors.
• Work a flexible schedule as required.
• Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of Easter Seals South Florida as a whole.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• ITDS Certification.
• Computer knowledge in Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate well with diverse populations, promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
• Knowledge of after school programming.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of participants and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and effectively with participants, caregivers, employees and the community.