Coordinator - Child Care

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college offering over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs across four campuses/centers. We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of Shelby County.

About the role

The Child Care Coordinator is responsible for implementing program goals and classroom objectives for children six weeks to five years old. This role oversees the daily operations of the childcare center, including managing staff, developing activity schedules, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and educational standards in the absence of the Assistant Director and the Director. The Child Care Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director and Director.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities for children in the program.
• Supervise large and small groups of children.
• Assist children with self-help skills.
• Work with individual children on specific tasks.
• Develop and plan daily activities, including writing lesson plans.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of educational materials.
• Regularly assess, evaluate, observe, record, and update children’s class attendance, behavior, and development.
• Complete and keep current all required certifications and training.
• Attend professional development seminars and parent-related activities.
• Assist with serving meals and snacks.
• Supervise childcare assistants, college study students, institutional workers, volunteers, foster grandparents, and practicum students.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and educational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of teaching in a childcare environment.
• Pass a background check.
• Obtain a physical prior to employment.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Early Childhood Certificate, or 18 credit hours of Early Childhood courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood, Education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of recreational activities associated with creative play.

Skills

• Knowledge of instructional methods, materials, and program operations for children six weeks to five years.
• Knowledge of psychological and biological needs of children.
• Knowledge of Department of Human Services (DHS) Licensure Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Ability to make decisions both within or without guidance or established procedure.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to manage staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, children, and other employees.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift children up to 40 pounds if needed.

Benefits

A summary of benefits can be found at https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php.