Classroom Coordinator of Itsy Bitsy Child Watch

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students, and a commitment to strive for even greater success.

About the role

The Itsy Bitsy Child Watch (IBCW) Classroom Coordinator is a grant-funded, full-time early childhood educator in a Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) approved child care program at Holyoke Community College. This position serves children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 years old. The program's schedule each semester is adjusted to meet the needs of students, including some evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where all families from diverse cultures and backgrounds, every student, and employee are treated with dignity and respect.
• Ensure safe, healthy, and quality experiences for children and families.
• Plan and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Provide personal care of children, including diapering, hand washing, basic first aid, and other tasks as necessary for the health and wellbeing of the children.
• Guide work-study students to ensure positive interactions between program staff and children.
• Perform light cleaning of the classroom, including vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces, toys, and materials.
• Oversee classroom operations when the Director and Assistant Director are not present.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of daily operational systems, program policies, and procedures pertaining to registration, enrollment, and scheduling to provide information to program participants.
• Support program administrators to ensure the program meets state and college regulations.
• Collaborate with various HCC departments and college activities to recruit participants.
• Perform any other duties assigned or required by the program administration.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 credits and two years of experience in early education and care, family child care, or out-of-school time programs.
• Meets minimum requirements for EEC lead teacher.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings.
• Outstanding time management and multi-tasking abilities, with first-rate attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, including computer and technology proficiency, and experience with Google Suite.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or completion upon hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Pass the EEC Background check (CORI/SORI/Fingerprinting).

Qualifications

We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the stated minimum qualifications to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

• Associate Degree in Early Education and Care or related field (preferred).
• Five years of experience working in early education and care or family child care (preferred).
• Experience supervising education professionals (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish (preferred).

Pay

Salary Range: $43,704.96 - $54,631.20/year (Grade 2).

Schedule

37.5 hours/week - 48-week position.

Benefits

Comprehensive State benefits package.

Funding Source: Grant.