Title:                                Preschool Coordinator

Department/Division:    Learning Center

FLSA:                              Temporary Full Time/1 year                             

Supervisor:                    Learning Center Evaluator

Subordinates:                None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Preschool Coordinator is a key member of an administrative team that works together to support the mission and values of the Center. The Preschool Coordinator is responsible for the operation and administration of the preschool-age classrooms. The Preschool Program Coordinator is committed to sustaining a high-quality childcare program that values partnerships between families and staff. The Preschool Program Coordinator creates an open and honest working environment that inspires professionalism and rewards creative, innovative teaching.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with classroom teachers to oversee all aspects of program planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the center’s philosophy.
• Coordinate and maintain daily schedule and routines that ensure all developmental areas are addressed each day.
• Attend trainings/conferences and continue professional development to keep abreast of current developments in the area of expertise.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to parent concerns, involving teachers, administrators, families, or external support personnel as needed.
• Work in coordination with the Evaluator to hire, train, mentor, and supervise all preschool classroom early learning program staff.
• Maintain personnel files of preschool students and staff.
• Participate in creating annual budgets and monitor expenses monthly.
• Order equipment and supplies needed for the successful implementation of the program.
• Consult frequently with the Education Director and take proactive measures to address concerns as they arise.
• Receive, log, and input monthly tuition payments.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications to support center programs.
• Prepare and actively participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student that is assigned.
• To design, record, and maintain necessary information, behavioral observation, required documentation, and data collection.
• To be a positive role model for students and co-workers.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with families in a nurturing, compassionate, and sincere manner.
• Computer skills with a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets,
• QuickBooks and related computer software.
• To perform other duties assigned by the Evaluator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Provide useful services for the benefit of the preschool, meet the parents, and answer questions.
• Ability to interview potential teachers, staff members, hiring, and firing as and when required.
• Ability to create a budget for the school’s expenses and purchasing supplies for preschool.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of personal information about children, families, and staff.
• Ability to supervise the preschool staff, detecting the defects in the operation of the school, if any, and making adequate arrangements for solving the issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Child Development Permit Matrix is required, preferably along with a bachelor’s degree in teaching, Education, or a related field. Experience as a preschool teacher is essential to fully understand the role of preschool education.

• 2-3 years of experience working in the preschool field

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License.

• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment. 

• Must be able to pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants who are Pala Tribal Members. Pala Band of Mission Indians is an equal opportunity employer.

• No physical limitations relative to lifting, stooping, bending, walking, standing, climbing, etc.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND AN APPLICATION TO:

Pala Band of Mission Indians                                                      

Human Resources Department – Attn: Lura Bryant

PMB 50, 35008 Pala Temecula Road

Pala, CA  92059

Email [email protected] Or [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED