LEAD CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATOR

SUMMARY

This position ensures a comprehensive preschool program for infants and toddlers following State of Alaska childcare licensing regulations.

JOB DUTIES

• Implements an approach to child development that is appropriate for the care of infants and toddlers and one that supports social and emotional development, physical development, cognitive and language skills, and overall health and well-being.
• Provides for the activities and duties of Primary Teachers and Teacher Aides to include task assignment, orientation and evaluating work performance, their absence.
• Understands the development of children, the ability to care for children, and the skills to work with children, family members, department staff, community agencies and staff of the childcare facility.
• Assists as needed with the curriculum in the childcare classrooms.
• Captures lesson plans development for all components of the childcare program.
• Records payments for childcare services and submits to the Program Assistant in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Understand the child development and be able to care for children.
• Skill in working with children, family members, department staff, community agencies and staff of the facility.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or the equivalent, such as a current CDA (Child Development Associate).
• College credit in management may substitute for three (3) of the twelve (12) required hours.
• Incumbent with a bachelor’s degree in child development or the equivalent shall participate in continuing education by obtaining at least three (3) semester hours of college credits in courses relevant to children’s care and development every three (3) years.
• Incumbent without a bachelor’s degree in child development or the equivalent shall participate in continuing education by obtaining at least three (3) semester hours of college credits in courses relevant to children’s development every two (2) years, in addition to the twelve (12) semester hours required.
• Forty-five (45) documented clock hours of training relevant to children’s care and development may be substituted for the (3) semester hours required.
• Must have management and supervisory skills necessary to plan and evaluate programs, select, and supervise employees, delegate responsibility, motivate staff and handle finances.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous work experience, having direct child contact in an early childhood program or child development program.
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience in an early childhood program or child development program with the ability to motivate employees.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.