Child Development Coordinator

Shasta Head Start Child Development; Redding (CA); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 71 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Shasta Head Start Child Development is seeking a coordinator to implement program policies, ensure licensing compliance, and support staff in delivering high-quality early childhood services to children and families in Redding, CA. The role focuses on training, data tracking, and collaboration with partners to improve outcomes.

The position requires knowledge of licensing regulations, education credentials, and experience in early childhood settings.

Qualificações

• AA in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12 ECE core units and 3 Infant-Toddler units
• Two years related experience required
• Teacher level Child Development Permit or ability to obtain one
• Knowledge of Community Care Licensing Regulations for early childhood settings

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and train staff, parents, and community on child education and development topics
• Assist in monitoring, tracking, and analysis of child development services and outcomes
• Maintain record-keeping and reporting systems for child development services
• Communicate with staff, parents, program managers, consultants and community to enhance services
• Collaborate with state and community partners to enhance services and transitions for children and families
• Order supplies and materials as needed for effective service delivery
• Support licensing and regulatory requirements within the department
• Maintain certifications to monitor and assist in classrooms
• Substitute for teaching staff in classrooms as needed

Conhecimentos

Licensing regulations knowledge

Reading & interpreting regulations

Formação académica

AA degree in ECE or related field

BA degree in ECE or related field

Ferramentas

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

ChildPlus

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details: Job Location: Administration Office - Redding, CA 96003, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $29.64 - $34.19 Hourly

Position Summary

Coordinate the implementation of Shasta Head Start Child Development Program policies and procedures to maintain best practices and effective service delivery to children and families, based on the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Shasta Head Start child development program, systems, and services.
• Coordinate and provide training, and guidance to staff, parents, and community on a variety of pertinent topics in the area of child education and development
• Assist in on-going monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of child development services, and child outcomes.
• Assist in the maintenance of record keeping and reporting systems, schedules, timelines policies and procedures for child development services
• Communicate with staff, parents, program managers, consultants and community to enhance services to children and families.
• Collaborate with state and community partners as needed to enhance Shasta Head Start child development services, and to ensure effective transition planning for children and their families.
• Order supplies and materials as needed for effective service delivery.
• Act as a liaison between Shasta Head Start and the State of California Community Care Licensing to ensure the full compliance of licensing requirements.
• Support Child Development, Education and Human Resources department in daily operations pertaining to licensing and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain certifications necessary to monitor and assist in classrooms.
• Substitute for teaching staff in classrooms, as needed.

Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties
• Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Community Care Licensing Regulations for early childhood settings
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher, and Child Plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations in fields relevant to position.

Education

Minimum

• AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, including 12 ECE core units with 3 units of Infant Toddler

Desired

• BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, including 6 (two plus unit) ECE classes with 3 units of Infant Toddler

Training and Experience

Minimum

• Two years related experience.

Desired

• Four years related experience.

Certificates, Licenses

• Teacher level Child Development Permit or ability to obtain one.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.