Position Title
Program Coordinator (Bilingual English-Spanish) Early Education and Care
Opening & Closing Dates
Job Location
Base Wage
BASE Wage: $38,168.00*
*annual wage will be pro-rated based on start date and/or full-time/part-time status, base wage is contingent upon the employee actively working the full year, unpaid days off will adjust wage for that specific pay-period.
FLSA Status
Primary Function
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of early education curriculum, for the professional development of staff, and for assisting the Director of Early Education and Care with the day-to-day operations of the center, as needed, and during his/her absence.
Primary Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non Essential / N/A = Not Applicable
BILINGUAL POSITIONS MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE DUTIES LISTED BELOW IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH:
1. Serve as a back-up for Director and provide support and oversight to the EEC program and staff as needed and/or during his/her absence. E
2. Supervise, evaluate, manage, and train/develop staff in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the agency and work closely with the Department of Human Resources to manage all personnel items (i.e.; interviewing, hiring, discipline actions, etc.). E
3. Develop, implement, manage, monitor, assess, and/or oversee all aspects of early childhood curriculum in collaboration with applicable stakeholders (i.e.; staff, etc.) to include, but not limited to: collaboration with staff to ensure curriculum meets or exceed compliance standards, develop appropriate curriculum and instruction programs for special education and bilingual education students, coordinate the collection and maintenance of assessment data, assist with plans for transitioning and incoming/outgoing children, etc. E
4. Ensure compliance with legal, organizational, and contractual requirements, laws and policies to include, but not limited to: audits, program evaluations and recommendations, licensing standards, new or enhanced policies and procedures. E
5. Assist with all aspects of the NAC accreditation, YoungStar, etc. implementation and maintenance. E
6. Follow and ensure legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies (i.e.; NAC, YoungStar, etc.). E
7. Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates; to include, but not limited to: reports, statistical data, evaluations, Personnel Action Records, Worker’s Compensation reports, investigations, etc. E
8. Implement and/or practice the duties of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under current policies and procedures, as required. E
9. Attend all meetings and professional development activities, as directed. E
10. Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders (i.e., parents, teachers, counselors, etc.). NE
11. Perform other duties as assigned. NE
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Early Childhood Education with Administrator Credentials.
- Registry standing of 14 or higher; including Training Endorsement.
- Two (2) years of experience in administration or supervision of an Early Childhood Center.
- Developed competencies in team building, leadership, and training.
- Eligible to work near children according to state licensing requirements.
- Knowledgeable about the Creative Curriculum and Accreditation Criteria.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English) required.
- Strong cultural competency and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, appropriate to target audiences across multiple functional areas, categories, levels, linguistic, and economic backgrounds; both in a team and individual environment.
- Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Highly developed organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge and experience with experience in using Microsoft Office suite.
- Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
- Must successfully complete and pass all background checks to include, but not limited to: Criminal History, TB Testing, and Physical.
- Able to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, depending on program needs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
Attendance and punctuality are an essential function of the job.
The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Infrequent lifting, including files, will be encountered.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in office/day care environments. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.
Reports To
To Apply
(NO SOLICITATIONS PLEASE)
Apply online at www .lacausa.org under "Careers" then "New Applicant Application."
Please know that your Public Libraries offer free use of a computer and access to internet.
- The duties listed above 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 similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Any current La Causa, Inc. employee wishing to apply for this position is required to notify their immediate supervisor of their intentions and must complete the Job Bid Form online, which will be submitted to the Department of Human Resources for processing. Failure to notify your immediate supervisor prior to submitting an application will lead to applicant disqualification.
LA CAUSA, INC. IS AN AA/EEOC/LEP EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY EOE OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETS/DISABILITY