LEAD CHILDREN'S SERVICES COORDINATOR

Preschool Program ManagerThis position ensures a comprehensive preschool program for infants and toddlers following State of Alaska childcare licensing regulations.Job DutiesImplements 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.Coordinates 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.Meets applicable qualifications set forth in the job description for the Teacher position at WCCIH.Develops center-based program that promotes child health and safety.Works in classroom, as licensing ratio requires.Facilitates enrollment of center-based families.Follows state regulations for reporting child abuse and neglect.Maintains a safe and positive learning environment.The incumbent of this position must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and conflicting deadlines. The incumbent shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and AbilityUnderstand 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)High school diploma or equivalentAt 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 hour.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.