Child Care Center Coordinator

This is working at EPI – connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) is a SIX-TIME recipient of the Employer of Choice designation. Employees nominate organizations in the Cedar Valley for this honor.

Join us! We have a full-time opportunity on 1st shift available for people looking to make a difference.

Working for EPI has its benefits. Many benefits.

Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week)

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal time offered)
• 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free counseling, legal, financial and elder care consultation
• Paid training
• Employee discounts (vehicle repair, gym memberships, and more!)

This is what you'll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.

• Record keeping for child files and staff are maintained daily as needed.
• Communicates with DHS licensing staff as needed.
• Oversees staff and students.
• Communicates with EPI Accounting Department regarding billing and budget.
• Reviews the budget with the Child Development Coordinator and C&FS Director quarterly.
• Creates and maintains an enthusiastic, respectful, and positive work environment- for children, staff (EPI and HCC), students, families and faculty.
• Ensures all staff files are current and updated with necessary trainings, certificates and documentations.
• Designs with the Assistant Coordinator and Lead Teachers a curriculum that supports center philosophy and meets children’s needs to maintain a high-quality early education program.
• Communicates with families regularly.
• Approves necessary communication letters to families including monthly and weekly newsletters and educational handouts.
• Advocate for the needs of families, children and youth in the community and workplace.

As a Child Care Center Coordinator, you will experience personal GROWTH opportunities through career advancement and CONNECT to a community that leads a greater PURPOSE!

Here's what we're looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

• Knowledge of State childcare licensing standards guidelines for childcare centers.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• General word processing and computer knowledge.
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, and Universal Precautions Certificates.
• Ability to pass National Fingerprinting, Department of Human Services (DHS), criminal, and Child Abuse Registry record check.
• Ability to develop policies, principles, and best practices of childcare.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to create staff schedules and assess staffing needs. 
• Excellent customer service, public relations skills, and the ability to work with staff, students, the general public, and small children.
• Projects a positive professional image and respects, develops, and enhances the diversity and uniqueness of staff, families, students, children, and the curriculum.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications:

• AA in early childhood, elementary education OR Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, elementary education with an early childhood endorsement or closely related field (preferred)
• Meets the 100-point requirements through the Iowa Department of Human Services, which includes a minimum of a CDA or higher in education.
• Four (4) years’ experience in childcare/education related field.  Related direct work experience with Infant through Preschool age children.
• Certification in infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check. 

Details:

• 40 hours a week. 
• Center is open Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm. 

Post job offer drug screen required. 

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

Real Career!  Real Purpose!