Child Development Center Leader - Child Development Center Coordinator

Job Title: Child Development Center Leader - Child Development Center Coordinator
Category: Administrative

Posting Date: May 9, 2024
Start Date: Approximately 7/1/2024

Child Development Center Coordinator
Gresham High School
200 Contract days, Probationary Contract
1.0 FTE

Compensation: Based on 2022-2025 Admin Salary Schedule, $77,903- $87,680 plus benefit package

This position is not part of a bargaining unit

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com.

Qualifications: State of Oregon Teaching License with Elementary Multiple Subjects PK-12 endorsement, and current First Aid Card.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Child Development Coordinator supervises all staff, volunteers and students in the program as well as oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the center.

This position oversees the Preschool, Toddler and Infant classrooms as well as the Teen Parent Program. Position also serves as the lead educator supporting lesson planning/design and professional learning for center staff. All daily operations, schedules, budgets, family communication and staffing are the repsonsibility of the CDC coordinator. The coordinator also collaborates with the Education Pathways Program at Gresham-High School to ensure meaningful and engaging experiences for highschool students taking Child Development Classes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

License and evidence of insurability
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Childhood/Child Development or Elementary Education or Child Development Associate (CDA)
At least one year experience in business management and supervision
Certificates as determined by the District/Oregon Child Care Division
Oregon Teaching License
Level 7 or higher in Oregon Registry Online (ORO) or ability to achieve this within one year

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred two years' experience in a certified child care center or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use accounts payable and receivable software, e-mail, general ledger software and word processing software.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to interact appropriately with students, parents, other members of the community, teachers, staff and individuals from other state agencies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Coordinates all aspects of the program development, management, supervision, budget, billing for all community families, inventory control, enrollment and facilities.

Ensures compliance with codes and standards of all state and local governing agencies (Oregon State Licensing Child Care Division, Children's Services, Fire and Health departments, Job Council, Multnomah County and Gresham Barlow School District).

Oversee the care, safety and well-being of all children, students and staff in the CDC.

Ensures the center is safe and/or free of health hazards.

Manage the CDC expenses and purchase/order center supplies as needed.

Works with Teen Parents, helping them with parenting skills and various issues including referring them to the Teen Parent Liaison.

Assist the Teen Parent Liaison with necessary duties as needed.

Ensure the Center remains within compliance with all student/teacher ratios.

Coordinates the smooth flow of the program and its adherence to the stated philosophy.

Enrolls children in the program and communicates effectively with parents.

Maintains documents as required, daily/weekly children's nap, meals, attendance, diaper and bottle usage as required by the Child Care Division, Multnomah County USDA and Gresham Barlow School District.

Organize immunizations for all children enrolled in the CDC and complete annual reports for the Multnomah County Health Department. Input all records for Teen Parent children within Synergy.

Comply with all USDA requirements and maintain all necessary paperwork and annual training.

Evaluates children in the CDC, identify, support and teach developmentally appropriate behavior and report children's behaviors and or social difficulties and refer to proper staff member or agency for assistance.

Coordinator services for children who qualify with Mt. Hood CC Early Head Start program.

Ensure all suspicions of child abuse or neglect are reported to Department of Human Resources.

Provides First Aid/CPR assistance to students/staff within the scope of the district policy.

Ensure and or assist the organization of the center to set up and prepare children's daily activities.

Ensure/assist and carry out daily care and play activities for CDC children.

Assist Teen Parent Liaison with the attendance records of Teen Parent Children.

Keep daily attendance for all Student Assistants using the approved Gresham Barlow School District program (Synergy).

Supervise all Student Assistants assigned to the Center.

Connects activities with Education Pathways Teacher and students during the lab experience. Facilitates communication among assistants, monitors, teachers, counselors and other staff.

Maintains competency in all position responsibilities and provides support to other positions as needed.

Complies with all safety and work rules, policies and procedures.

Responsible for proper utilization, operation and maintenance of all department resources.

Participates in the planning and coordinating both self and staff remain current on the following certifications: Food Handler's card, Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Oregon Registry and the ORO steps requirements including 15+ hours of annual training/CDA (Child Development Associates).

Cover breaks, lunches and other transitional times in all the Center rooms as needed

Answer telephone & respond to email correspondence.

Arranges and facilitates staff meetings, staff training and encourages continued education of staff.

Participate in assigned district trainings

Oversees, directs, evaluates and assigns work of CDC staff & volunteers.

Ensures the center is appropriately staffed.

All employees of the Gresham Barlow School District have responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to:

Sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

Talk and hear conversations

Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding

Reach for and handle objects

Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Regularly focus on a computer screen

Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed

Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations

Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting

Exercising prudent judgment

Work independently in the performance of routine duties

Follow all District policies and work procedures

Utilize the District's electronics systems and applications only for purposes related to the position

Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position

Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment