CHILDREN SVC COORD

SUMMARY

JOB DUTIES

• Implements 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 ABILITY

• Familiarity with human resources policies and procedures.
• 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 equivalent
• 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 hours.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Two years of human resources experience.
• Associate’s degree in business administration or related field.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 25 lbs. Most work is performed in an office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities. The office is a non-smoking facility with outside smoking areas. Requires local travel between various program components of FNA which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Works in an environment where protection of consumer confidentiality is essential. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided where/when needed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supervision Received:

Position receives direct supervision from immediate supervisor; however, incumbent is expected to effectively perform day-to-day activity as denoted within job description. Work will be monitored through weekly meetings, monthly reports, and regular communication with your supervisor. General guidelines for operations are based on program requirements and the general policies and procedures of FNA.

Supervision Exercised:

No supervision requirements for this position.

Position Impact:

Impact at the program level is high. The program’s level of compliance with program standards is directly affected by the effective performance of duties, especially as they relate to providing program services.

Contacts:

Contacts may include, and are not limited to, volunteers, organizational staff, consumers, and outside agencies.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

This Job Description describes the essential functions and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job; and management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, job-related duties. This document is not intended to exclude modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability. 

This position will (or may) require you to frequently (or incidentally) drive your personal vehicle for FNA business. Per FNA’s automotive insurance policy, to drive an FNA-owned vehicle, an individual must be at least 21 years of age. To drive an FNA-owned vehicle with consumers in the vehicle, an individual must be at least 25 years of age. No employee may transport a FNA consumer in a personal vehicle.

Continued employment status will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation and the pre-employment drug testing process. Where required, continued employment status (post job offer) will be contingent upon employee providing certification of annual tuberculosis (TB) screening and medical certification that employee does not, because of infectious or communicable disease, pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of program participants or others in the workplace.

Notice:  All employment at the Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) is “at will.”  This means the employee or FNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no duration of employment is expressed or implied for this position. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions of and qualifications for the job.