Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator (Director)

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JOB SUMMARY 

The Program Coordinator ensures the quality, stability, and consistency of the programs and services offered and manages the day-to-day operations of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES)

  • Ensures the quality, stability and consistence of the programs and services offered to children, youth, and their families.
  • Supervises the daily operations of the program and the staff within the department.
  • Establishes and maintains compliance with guidelines and regulations by overseeing community and state agencies (i.e., KDHE, KDADS, SCDDO, etc.).
  • Works closely with Human Resources in hiring, orientation, personnel and performance situations.
  • Conducts regular staff meetings and communicates expectations and performance standards effectively.
  • Organizes, prioritizes and works within deadlines.
  • Creates and maintains a work environment that is positive; transparent; invites creativity; promotes employee safety; provides opportunities for growth and goal attainment; seeks excellence; and supports Rainbows’ Mission, Guiding Principles, and Performance Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education required.  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Two or more years of supervision experience preferred.
  • Prior experience working with children and youth with special needs preferred.

SKILLS

  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the Rainbows’ Mission and Guiding Principles.
  • Known mastery of communicating effectively with the public, staff, and families in a professional manner.
  • Ability to work independently and as a self-started as well as a great team player.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Exceptional people skills.
  • Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.                                 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days.  Requires some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies and throughout the state.

Sitting:          6 – 7 hours in an 8 hour work shift; may occasionally alternate to standing or walking.

Standing:      1 – 2 hours in an 8 hour work shift.  Alternates to sitting on a frequent basis

Walking:       1/2 – 1 hour in an 8 hour work shift.

 

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