Early Childhood Education - Program Manager (Coordinator)

About the role

We are seeking a R&R ECE Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator (PC) is primarily responsible for the successful achievement of desired results in alignment with Crystal Stairs' strategic plan by providing effective leadership and direction for the delivery of Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) Program, Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP), Resource Center, Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Professional Development Trainings, Provider Cafés, and other specially funded projects for the R&R Program. The PC manages a team of R&R Supervisors and coordinates activities in support of the delivery of R&R Services. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the PC will be responsible for compliance with related fiscal and programmatic requirements within and between Crystal Stairs and partner agencies and organizations. The position is 100% onsite in Los Angeles 90056 and requires full COVID‑19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Work with R&R Program Manager to plan, administer and monitor programs, specific grants and projects to ensure contract and budget compliance.
• Oversee the coordination and support staff in the implementation of the QSLA, CCIP, Resource Center, ECE professional development trainings, Provider Cafés, and other special projects.
• Identify, cultivate, secure and sustain child care provider partnerships to keep informed of stakeholder activity and agency activity, inform program resources and collaborations.
• Oversee the timely submission of invoices and required reports to ensure that necessary records, files, and other materials are maintained for efficient conduct of business and audit requirements.
• Comply with contractual requirements and agency policies and procedures as well as assist in data collection and/or analysis to evaluate and/or enhance program operations and client services.
• Oversee the procurement of goods and services in adherence to agency policy and procedures.
• Represent program and agency at professional organizations and contract, partner and/or community meetings; participate in work groups, committees and ad hoc groups, as necessary.
• Supervise and monitor department personnel including hiring, orientation, training, mentoring and motivating staff.
• Provide direction, leadership and coaching to staff members by conducting periodic check-ins and performance reviews.
• Other duties as