Childcare Center Coordinator

Job Summary:

The days/hours for this position are Monday-Friday 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. (must be available all days and hours)!

The CCK Center Coordinator will be an active member of the administration unit supporting the growth and development of the student, employee, volunteer, and client culture and well-being. This team member will be a self-starter and problem solver who can manage multiple tasks in an ever-changing workspace. The Center Coordinator (CC) will collaborate with the Executive Director (ED) and Assistant Director (AD/FSC) to execute the CCK vision for a diverse learning environment that builds upon each child’s uniqueness and where employees thrive. CCK believes every community member is valuable and enriches the environment where the students grow and learn. Regardless of race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity, CCK is committed to understanding and engaging in our differences to create a compassionate and safe environment for all. This is a salaried position with a typical shift being 7ish-4ish daily with flexibility to work until 6is in the abscence of the Family Services Coordinator and other events.

Essential Functions and Duties:

· Oversite of DHS childcare licensing requirements, rules, and regulations.

· In collaboration with the AD, assist with managing attendance records, monthly service statistics, and state reimbursement forms.

· In collaboration with the AD, manage staff schedules to ensure ratios are always met.

· Support center staff, overseeing coverage and filling in classrooms when needed.

· Oversite of daily maintenance and monthly/yearly building and ground safety inspections, scheduling contractors for repairs, supply ordering etc. as needed.

· Receive and manage all routine telephone calls, give out information about the program, greet visitors, and conduct tours.

· Collaboratively review policies, procedures, employee needs, family concerns, etc., with the ED and AD monthly or as needed.

· Assist with developing materials, programs, and activities for employees, families, and volunteers that educate, challenge, and push boundaries toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work and learning environment.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and AD.

Manage all closing staff and ensure building and grounds are locked, closed and secured daily.

Required Qualifications:

· Prior experience in early education administration or child-related social services agency preferred

· Prior experience working with the DHS, childcare licensing requirements, and community organizations that provide advocacy and funding services to children and families.

· Demonstrates strong program design and management skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience supervising, guiding, and evaluating employees.

· Ability to maintain positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and board members.

· Preferred skills in change management, conflict mediation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Strong organizational skills including planning, delegating, and program development.

· Excellent computer skills and familiarity with varying platforms and technology for presentations, social media, document building, and training (standard office equipment, Microsoft Office, Prezi, Canva, Google Workspace, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).

CCK Background: CCK is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has offered programming to children under five since 1976, and works to foster each child’s uniqueness, build upon their strengths, and provide growth opportunities. Our diverse community offers quality programs to children regardless of their family’s financial situation, providing need-based scholarships and state aid subsidies annually to enrolled families. CCK is a highly certified daycare center proud to serve the Knoxville community and future generations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• TN Childcare Management: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Knoxville, TN 37919 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20