Preschool Program Coordinator - YMCA Preschools

Ymca; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA in Chattanooga is seeking a Preschool Program Coordinator to manage the day-to-day functions of two preschool sites and provide administrative support to deliver a high-quality program.

You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, ensure health and safety standards, and help implement curriculum with CACFP and licensing compliance. This role engages families and the community while reporting to the Sr. Program Director.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of college training or DHS recognized credential.
• 1–2 years related group care experience as a supervisor of childcare programs.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• In absence of the Director, acts as the designated lead.
• Openings and closings of the preschool daily.
• Split time between two locations as designated by Sr. Program Director.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff and parents.
• Ensure compliance with CACFP and Health Department regulations.
• Review and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Create and post weekly teacher scheduling.
• Assist with training new teachers on curriculum and practices.
• Perform daily observations of TN-ELDS implementation.
• Collaborate with leadership to organize events and family engagements.
• Manage inventory of supplies for preschool.
• Update hallway bulletin boards and decorate common areas.
• Assist with licensing requirements and assessment preparations.
• Maintain student records and health/safety standards for staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Diversity engagement

Education

Two+ years college or DHS credential

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a fun and loving environment for children to learn and grow? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and enthusiastic team setting?

Join the YMCA as a Preschool Program Coordinator and be a part of a loving community that values your contribution to the greater good. You will have the opportunity to manage the day-to-day functions of two sites, along with general administrative assistance in the implementation of a high-quality preschool program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designated to be in charge in the absence of the Director.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the preschool daily.
• Splits time between two locations alternating with and as designated by the Sr. Program Director
• Serves as a point of contact for staff and parents.
• Ensures compliance with CACFP and Health Department regulations.
• Reviews and ensures implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Creates and posts weekly teacher scheduling.
• Assists with training new teachers on curriculum and practices.
• Performs daily observations of TN-ELDS implementation.
• Collaborates with leadership staff to organize events and family engagement efforts.
• Manages inventory of supplies for preschool.
• Updates hallway bulletin boards and decoration of facility common areas.
• Assists with annual licensing requirements and assessment preparations.
• Maintains complete student records and health/safety standards for staff.
• Ensures program personnel complete training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of college training or DHS recognized credential.
• 1-2 years related group care experience as a supervisor of childcare programs.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse populations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walking, stooping, standing, bending, crouching, sitting, hearing, seeing, keyboarding, gross manipulation, lifting up to 50 lbs.

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