Center Operations Lead – Early Childhood

Redlands Christian Migrant Association; LaBelle (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday pay and personal time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Redlands Christian Migrant Association is hiring for a Center Coordinator role. The position leads operation and administration of an RCMA Child Care Center, guiding degreed and non-degreed staff to deliver a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive program for families of migrant workers and the surrounding community.

The candidate will foster a warm emotional climate for children, ensure compliance with RCMA and DCF requirements, and participate in ongoing staff development and

Qualifications

• Desire to work with young children and be sensitive to their needs.
• Ability to provide directives and work with para-professional staff.
• Bilingual, where appropriate.
• Must be able to obtain Florida driver's license and possibly a CDL for school bus operation.
• A driving record acceptable to RCMA’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Read and familiarize with program goals, philosophy, and objectives.
• Maintain a warm, secure social-emotional climate for children.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Establish positive relationships with families.
• Observe child development and behaviors.
• Participate in training and career development plans.
• Assist the Center Coordinator in implementing program requirements and planning weekly staff meetings.
• In the absence of the Center Coordinator, assume decision-making role.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual

Physical fitness

Staff supervision

Education

CDA or comparable training/experience

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Redlands Christian Migrant Association is hiring for a Center Coordinator role. The position leads operation and administration of an RCMA Child Care Center, guiding degreed and non-degreed staff to deliver a developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive program for families of migrant workers and the surrounding community.

The candidate will foster a warm emotional climate for children, ensure compliance with RCMA and DCF requirements, and participate in ongoing staff development and