Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs

About the role

The Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs position will perform all administrative duties and provide administrative support to the Department of Early Childhood Education, the collaborating State Mandated Preschool Centers, and families, in their goal to provide all preschool children a high-quality preschool program. The coordinator will support the Department's fiscal team, staff, collaborative partners and families with accessing district data systems and technology and assist the Department in outreach activities. The Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs is expected to perform these tasks efficiently while providing a high level of customer service. In addition, this position is tasked with ensuring that all stakeholders have the tools needed to conduct the business of educating preschool children.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 60 college credits.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Have at least five years of experience and understanding of New Jersey's State-Mandated Preschool Programs.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience.
• Have demonstrated success in providing high levels of customer service.
• Have ability to plan, organize, complete assigned work.
• Have ability to analyze and solve problems in a quick and accurate manner.
• Have the ability to work in an active, high-volume work environment.
• Have experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Have experience in an urban school district, preferred.
• Have general knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Have ability to analyze and communicate analysis of data.
• Have excellent organizational data management and computer skills.
• Have a strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team focused environment which emphasizes customer service.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9