Coordinator, Early Childhood Education

BASIC FUNCTION The Coordinator of ECE will provide management services within the areas of early childhood education programs and child development.  This position will coordinate the implementation of programs as required by the regulations, program standards, and/or milestones of specific funding sources.  A major function will be to provide site support to principals and/or staff for one or more child development program sites.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Director of ECE in maintaining regulatory compliance with applicable district, county, state and federal regulations.
• Provide curricular and instructional leadership for children center and early childhood education programs.
• Monitor enrollment and attendance procedures for children center and early childhood education programs.
• Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified early childhood education staff and children center staff at assigned sites.
• Coordinate activities to enhance and increase parent and community involvement.
• Maintain current knowledge of the content of employee contracts with employee organizations and the ability to administer the terms of those contracts.
• Meet contract requirements through data collection, analysis and report writing
• Create and present  information to the Board of Trustees, district staff, and other community based organizations
• Collaborate with community based organizations to expand services to children and families
• Coordinate the development and implementation of professional development for early childhood programs and children’s center staff. 
• Act as a liaison with appropriate district staff and community based organizations.
• Attend funding source contractor meetings as assigned.
• Coordinate self study/ self assessment and the related program/contract reports for ECE/CD programs at assigned sites.
• Attend evening and weekend community events as assigned.
• Maintain budgets based on state and federal regulations.·         To carry out other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, procedures, rules, codes, regulations, techniques and strategies of district and assigned areas of instruction.
• Familiar with organization and coordination techniques utilized by purchasing and warehouse.
• Ordering, billing, problem solving, and distribution of instructional materials; principles and techniques of providing successful leadership and conflict management skills.
• Effectively work with individuals and groups.
• Effective project management skills; risk management.
• Interpersonal skills utilizing tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proficient computer technology and software skills.

Ability to:

• Manage the operations of the assigned office/services/personnel.
• Read, interpret and apply legal mandates, policies, rules, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to school and departmental operations.
• Effectively and efficiently perform highly responsible administrative functions, duties and activities.
• Provide support for schools to accelerate student achievement, eliminate all achievement gaps and move out of Program Improvement.
• Develop goals and objectives; establish and meet schedules and time lines; work with discretion and confidentiality.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, review, train, and evaluate the work of others.
• Define projects and specifications; deal with a variety of projects simultaneously; prepare clear and concise management reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Exchange and retrieve information in person and on the telephone.
• Apply policies and procedures related to the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position with good judgment in a variety of situations.
  
• TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree.  Advanced degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Administrative Services Credential or credentials of equivalent authorization issued by the CCTC required.
• Recent experience with program implementation in the area of  child development, special education, or compensatory education programs
• Early Childhood Education program and/or afterschool program curriculum development and assessment

LICENSE
A current California Driver’s License and proof of insurance are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will include office and school environments.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Physical Abilities:

• Hear and speak to make presentations, and exchange information in person and on the telephone;
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard;
• See to read and prepare documents and reports, and view computer monitors;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally to store and retrieve files;
• Lift light objects;
• Walk on a variety of terrains.

Hazards
None identified.