EHS Child Development Coordinator

Volunteers-of-Americ; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Volunteers of America is seeking a First-line Manager for the Child Development Center within the Early Head Start program in California. You will supervise teaching staff, oversee program planning, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting child development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and effective communication with families and agency partners to support a high-quality learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education is required.
• Minimum three years teaching infant/toddler to school age children.
• California Site Supervisor Permit or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee education services and ensure program compliance with regulations.
• Provide leadership and supervision to teaching staff.
• Coordinate planning, training, and evaluation activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education

Regional accreditation recognition

Job description

PROGRAM SUMMARY:Volunteers of America is a federally and stated funded comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child's cognitive, physical and social emotional growth and development. The program fosters Family Engagement in all areas of a child's development and provides comprehensive resources to low income families in the areas of health, nutrition and community resources.WHAT WE OFFER YOU:Career growthExceptional place to work with up-to-date facilities, resources and technologyTeam focused environment with long service staffCompetitive compensationComprehensive employee benefits for full time employees effective 1st of the month after 30 daysRetirement plan with company matchGenerous vacation, sick leave and holiday plansPOSITION SUMMARY:First-line manager of the Child Development Center Teaching staff within the Education Services component of EarlyFirst-line manager of the Child Development Center Teaching staff within the Education Services component of Early Head Start program. The incumbent is a field supervisor of one or more child development centers. Program planning and coordination, personnel supervision, training and evaluation, interpretation of Federal and State regulations and policies to center staff, facility management and other directly related activities including teaching on an emergency basis. Provide children with a learning environment and the varied experience, which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development toward the overall goal of social competence.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Oversees implementation of agency policies, and procedures regarding education, disabilities, and mental health services to ensure they are consistent with the identified needs of the children served.Maintains knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations, communicates updates to administration, and staff for planning, training, and monitoring purposes, and proposes adaptation to agency procedures, as appropriate.Facilitates the implementation and/or coordination of activities designed to meet compliance with regulations.Provides leadership and supervision to assigned staff and communicates effectively expectations and desired outcomes.Maintains effective internal (and external) relationships to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery and to address service, staffing, and compliance issues until resolved.Ensures effective delivery of services through consistent ongoing monitoring, reporting, and action to correct any identified problems.Provides ongoing written monitoring and activity reports to the Education Specialist/Mentor Coach and prepares external reports as required.Reviews and analyzes programs, reports, and records, and adopts changes accordingly, with the appropriate prior approvals.In cooperation with staff and parents, participates, in the conduct and analysis of the annual community needs assessment.Confers with parent committees and individual parents, as appropriate, regarding facility and program activities, policies, education services, enrollment procedures, etc.Establishes procedures to facilitate maximum communication between teaching staff and parents.Edits, compiles attendance reportsConducts periodic personnel evaluations as required by personnel policies and procedures.Other duties as required for the position.CREDENTIALS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:Education:Bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education or a related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education.Experience:Minimum three years in teaching infant/toddler to school age children, as well as expertise in the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support.Licenses, Permits, Certifications:California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher.CLASS Reliable Observer.Equal Opportunity EmployerApplications are accepted online only. This employer participates in E-Verify.