Coordinator Childrens Educational Services Traverse City MI

Munson Healthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare seeks a Program Director for its Child Development department to oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling and policy adherence. The role involves coordinating with families and staff to meet program goals while ensuring compliance with LARA standards and grant requirements.

The position requires a strong background in Early Childhood Development, a relevant degree, and a current CDA or equivalent credentials, with the ability to manage a child care facility and supervise

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood development and ability to manage a child care facility.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with development and management of the child development department.
• Must meet state licensing requirements for a Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day responsibilities of the site including staffing, scheduling and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with families, staff and the Child Development Manager to set goals and policies.
• Ensure program operates within budgetary parameters and meets grants requirements.
• Maintain licensing standards and ensure regulatory compliance (LARA).
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with community agencies for program compliance and implementation.
• Respond to questions and concerns from parents and staff promptly.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Budget oversight

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Development

Associates in ECD + related BA

Current CDA Certificate

Job description

Job Description

A Day in the Life

• The coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day responsibilities of their site. Staffing, parent communication, scheduling, compliance of state requirements and all MHC policies.

• Manages the Children’s Educational Services by addressing the specific and unique needs of the children, parents, and staff. Quality care will be promoted through the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of the children.

• Communicates, relates and interacts effectively with all children, parents, and staff.

• Maintains confidentiality of information and records.

• Responds to parents/children’s questions, concerns and needs effectively and timely.

• Coordinate with the MHC Child Development Manager on developing goals and objectives for the Child Development Department, and will be responsible to develop, implement and evaluate program policies.

• Will operate the Child Development programs within budgetary parameters.

• Is responsible to maintain Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) standards.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Oversees program compliance with Head Start, Early Head Start, and Great Start Readiness Program.

• Collaborates with other Child Development related agencies for program compliance and implementation.

• Participates in strengthening relationships with community collaborative efforts in the area of Early Childhood.

• Oversees all budgetary and financial parameters related to grant based partnerships.

• Acts as a mentor with new MHC Child Development department programs related to grant based partnerships

• Monitoring and evaluating each staff member.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

What’s Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development
  OR

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study such as Social Work, Business, Psychology etc.
  OR

• Current CDA Certificate with 12 hours of Child Development classes

• Must meet State of Michigan Department of Social Services licensing requirements for a Program Director

• Must have demonstrated knowledge of Early Childhood development and the ability to manage a child care facility.

• Must complete all CACFP duties as assigned

• Demonstrated ability to effectively assist with development and management of the child development department

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Additional Information

Schedule : Monday - Friday (between hours of 6am - 6pm)

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.