Lead Early Childhood Programs Coordinator

Fairbanks Native Association; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Native Association seeks a Preschool Program Supervisor to oversee an infant and toddler classroom in accordance with Alaska licensing requirements. You will ensure developmentally appropriate activities and a healthy, safe learning environment for young children.

The role includes guiding teachers and aides, coordinating lesson plans, enrolling families, and maintaining compliance with licensing regulations while managing center operations and payments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least twelve semester hours of college credit in early childhood development or CDA.
• Bachelor's degree in child development requires ongoing CE in related courses every 3 years or as applicable.
• Two years of direct child contact experience in an early childhood or child development program.
• One year of supervisory experience in an early childhood setting.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements an approach to child development appropriate for care of infants and toddlers, supporting social and emotional development, physical development, cognitive and language skills, and overall health and well-being.
• Provides for activities and duties of Primary Teachers and Teacher Aides, including task assignment, orientation and evaluating work performance, and their absence.
• Understands development of children and skills to work with children, families, department staff, community agencies, and facility staff.
• Assists with curriculum in childcare classrooms and coordinates lesson plan development for all program components.
• Records payments for childcare services and submits to the Program Assistant timely and accurately.
• Meets qualifications for the Teacher position at WCCIH.
• Develops center-based program promoting health and safety.
• Works in classroom as licensing ratio requires.
• Facilitates enrollment of center-based families.
• Follows state regulations for reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment.
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Timeliness

Customer service

Cultural sensitivity

Computer skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High school diploma

12 college credits in early childhood

CDA or equivalent

Bachelor's in child development (CEU requirement)

Job description

Fairbanks Native Association seeks a Preschool Program Supervisor to oversee an infant and toddler classroom in accordance with Alaska licensing requirements. You will ensure developmentally appropriate activities and a healthy, safe learning environment for young children.

The role includes guiding teachers and aides, coordinating lesson plans, enrolling families, and maintaining compliance with licensing regulations while managing center operations and payments.