Center Coordinator

Base Pay $52,020.90 - $54,122.54 / Year Employee Type Full Time Exempt Manage Others Yes Contact information Name SWCAP HR Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description Ready to take the next step in your career? As a Center Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to lead, mentor, and support teaching staff while helping ensure our classrooms provide exceptional care and education for children and families. This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about coaching others, maintaining high-quality program standards, and strengthening collaboration across our Head Start team. This position is responsible for supervision of both our Muscoda and Richland Center Head Start sites. If you\'re committed to making a difference and helping both children and staff succeed, we\'d love to see you apply. Key Responsibilities: Supervise, coach, and support teachers and classroom staff. Monitor classrooms to ensure safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing feedback to teaching staff. Ensure curriculum, assessments, and documentation are completed accurately and on time. Conduct regular classroom observations and support continuous quality improvement. Partner with families to support children\'s growth, transitions, and school readiness. Coordinate staff meetings, assist with substitute coverage, and oversee classroom operations. Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and agency policies. Complete staff evaluations, approve timesheets, and assist with employee performance management. Support recruitment efforts to maintain full program enrollment and participate in community and family engagement activities. Requirements Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; applicants without an ECE degree must have completed qualifying early childhood coursework. Minimum of three years of experience teaching in an early childhood or related educational setting. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. CPR/AED knowledge and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days). Valid driver\'s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record. Ability to pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and Policy Council approval. Preferred Previous supervisory experience, including coaching and evaluating staff. Experience with conflict resolution and behavior management. Experience working in Head Start or another early childhood education program. Physical y Requirements Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift children weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to actively supervise children and respond quickly in emergency situations. Use computers and standard office equipment. Work in classroom environments with moderate to high noise levels and occasional strong odors. Occasional travel to program sites, meetings, and training events may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer SWCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to characteristics protected under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gabriel Group