KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Child growth and development, instructional, and behavioral needs of children
• Accounting and budget procedures
• Program procedures and polices
• Management techniques
• Personnel procedures and policies
• Title 22 and/or Title 5 Regulations
• Operation of equipment

EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
• Site Supervisor Permit
• Program Director Permit (required if overseeing multiple sites)
• 2 years’ experience in a children’s center
• 7-Hour Health and Safety Training, and 1-Hour Nutrition Training (8 hours total)
• Current Pediatric First Aid Certificate and Pediatric CPR Certificate required

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the job class.

• Plans, supervises, organizes, schedules, and monitors activities for students attending to their individual and developmental needs
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of children while establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Models use of a variety of techniques and strategies that enhance and develop the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children while treating them with dignity and respect; utilizing a patient, sensible and respectful tone and demeanor
• Models management strategies that provide a warm, caring, and stimulating environment for children that will help children learn to think creatively, solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others
• Communicates concerns and issues regarding individual students with parents and

Program Coordinator

• Models and mentors staff with appropriate student interaction for control and discipline strategies
• Supervises and maintains use of program equipment
• Establishes, promotes, maintains and encourages good working relationships and ongoing communication with school administration, staff, assistants, children, parents and community
• Plans and implements regular staff meetings, staff development and training of staff with all aspects of their position
• Plans work schedules, supervises staff and assists with planning