Site Coordinator (Head Start) (Klamath Falls)

Are you driven to help children and families succeed? Do you long to be part of a team that is making a difference in your own community? Then Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is the place for you!COMPANY BIO:

We are a Head Start non-profit comprised of educators, social workers, transportation, facilities, and administrative staff; all at the top of their fields, and all passionate about making a difference in the lives of these children and families.POSITION SUMMARY:

OCDC seeks a professional committed to the mission and goals of OCDC’s Early Head Start, Head Start, and/or Oregon Pre-Kindergarten programs. The Site Coordinator will coordinate and supervise the daily activities of the center, ensuring that the programs offered are operating at their best abilities. The position requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship building skills, as well as dedication to the work of Oregon Child Development Coalition. RESPONSIBLITIES:

Ensure daily coverage for staff/child ratios

Provide coverage for classrooms when needed and provide back up for staff when other substitutes are not available

Manage and supervisor Center Aides, Floaters and Substitute Teachers

Address and solve Center logistics problems (substitutes, purchasing, etc.)

Coordinate the opening/moving/closing of classrooms

Serve as Acting Substitute Director (as requested) when the Director is out of the building

Coordinate and supervise staffing activities and staffing patterns to including staff work schedules (ensuring appropriate staff/child ratios, breaks, etc), and activity schedules for sharing field trips, playground activities, break room, etc.

Conduct site inspections as needed and requiredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

AA/AS degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

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High School Diploma/GED with 1 year classroom experience in an education environment utilizing supervisory skills.

Knowledge and experience in child development is requiredOTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel occasionally

Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start system

Ability to operate computers and possess basic knowledge of MS Windows, Microsoft Word and other software

Exceptional supervision, managerial, and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective training/development skillsLANGUAGE SKILLS:

Bilingual English/Spanish preferredBENEFITS:

Medical, dental, vision, 11 paid holidays, and sick leave

Vacation (5 weeks by 5 years)

401k program which ranks in the top 1% of the nationTO APPLY:

Please visit our website at www.ocdc.net and click Careers at OCDC under “about us” section.

Equal Opportunity Employer