Community Ed Lead Preschool Facilitator

Summary

Assists with the facilitation of preschool programming. Reports to the Preschool Program Manager and supervises the implementation of a developmentally appropriate preschool program. Supervision and evaluation of preschool staff. Supports a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth while making sure an effective rapport is established with students, families, staff members and outside community agencies.

• Provide childcare services for children in a preschool classroom environment.
• Assist with preparation and processing of rosters and staff files for all programs.
• Supervise preschool facilitators and Aides on a daily basis.
• Support and reinforce the goals of the preschool program, including curriculum planning and development.
• Assist with the supervision, collaboration, delegation, and shared leadership.
• Support the successful implementation of a marketing campaign regarding the preschool programming.
• Supervise, discipline, and evaluate staff work performance and skills.
• Participate in IEPs as requested.
• Complete yearly inventory of supplies and materials.
• Participate in staff‑development and professional development activities.
• Manage parent complaints concerning program and staff issues.
• Promote preschool program offerings to the community and district personnel.
• Prepare and assist with the planning of activities and securing substitutes for absences.
• Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

A Preschool Coordinator must be at least 21 years old and meet the following requirements.

• Minimum of 12 months of child‑care experience.
• High school diploma or high‑school equivalency diploma.
• One of the following educational criteria:

• Three credit hours or more in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 30 actual hours of instruction in early childhood or a closely related field, plus at least 12 months of child‑care experience and an N.A.C., C.D.A., or C.C.P. credential.
• At least 24 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least six credit hours in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field, and at least 12 months of child‑care experience.
• At least six months of child‑care experience and an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field.
• At least three months of child‑care experience and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood, child development, or a closely related field.

• Valid CPR First Aid certification.
• Valid Food Handler Card.
• Valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Negative tuberculosis skin test results.

• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
• Principles and practices of conflict resolution.
• Basic budget administration.
• Business math concepts.
• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
• Filing and record‑keeping principles.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations (based on assignment).
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

• Supervising and evaluating staff performance.
• Training and coaching staff.
• Providing direction to others in order to meet standards.
• Business math computations.
• Exercising confidentiality.
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents, including reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Performing basic original research, compiling and assembling data.
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands.
• Overseeing and maintaining records and files.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
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