Preschool Coordinator

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OPPORTUNITIES

Preschool Coordinator

Job Location

West Richmond Community Association.

**Responsibilities**:
Programming
- Create, plan, supervise, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate and age specific programs that address the needs of the whole child - socially, physically, intellectually, creatively and emotionally and which respect community diversity.
- Plan, develop, carry out and evaluate developmentally appropriate and age specific activities and experiences for children using modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing techniques.
- Plan, organize and implement preschool activities which include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet and individual and group activities.
- Ensure child’s needs are being met by attending meetings and working with professionals that are involved with the child.
- Organize classroom layout and ensure cleanliness.
- Prepare and assist children with eating snacks; toilet children.

Supervisory
- Interview, hire and evaluate staff and volunteers; develop and implement workshops and training for all staff; provide orientation, motivation, mentoring and be a resource for staff; hire extra support if funded or required; ensure staff schedules, sub list and class 4 driving assignments are complete.
- Work with staff to develop and maintain the program’s goals and objectives; facilitate inter-staff communication and team work.

Customer Service/Communication
- Explain and interpret the goals and objectives of the program to families.
- Liaise with community workers, health professionals, Richmond ECE education committee and Board members.
- Promote licensed preschool and summer camp programs; develop; participate in the development of promotional materials and newsletters; assist with and support community events as required.

Safety/Risk Management
- Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities.

Administrative
- Supervise the maintenance, repair and purchasing of all equipment and supplies.
- Develop and maintain budgets.
- Develop, implement, evaluate and maintain all records, forms, policies and procedures; ensure programs adhere to all government and licensing standards.
- Administer all aspects of transportation including passenger safety.
- Research and administer grants from various funding agencies.
- Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry.
- Responsible to fill out accident report forms.
- Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 plus completion of Early Childhood Education Certificate.
- 3+ years experience including 2+ years supervisory and administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification (will be provided if needed).
- Licensing requirements submitted prior to start date: Standard, Childsafe or Emergency First Aid including CPR C; Physician’s note; 19+yrs. of age; Police Information Check; Immunization records.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Post Basic ECE Training.
- Reggio workshops.
- Montessori courses.
- Related courses in ECE administration or Human Resource (LAM-Leadership, Admin. and Management: Human Resources in Child Care.
- Food safe certificate.
- Class 4 B.C. driver’s license.

Hours of Work and Remuneration:

- 24-28 hours per week
- Starting at $29/hr
- Benefits package after 3 months