Early Learning Center Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY
The Early Learning Center Coordinator is an innovative leader who inspires children and adapts to meet them where they are. This person is responsible for working in partnership with the Director of Children’s Services and Vice President of Children’s Services to carry out the mission and strategic advancement of Newhouse Children’s Services. Successful candidates will possess the ability to convert words/vision into action and be an advancer of tasks and projects. The Early Learning Center Coordinator will be involved in high-impact projects that require acute attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, clear and concise written/verbal communication, proactive thinking and execution, and a consistent demonstration of a high level of trust.

The ELC Coordinator will report to and work closely with the Vice President of Children’s Services while also partnering with development and other direct services staff to ensure projects are completed, deadlines are met, and that excellence is delivered in all we do at Newhouse. The ELC Coordinator will work in collaboration with children’s therapists, advocates, case managers, and teachers to foster education, creativity, hands-on problem-solving, and exposure to healthy choices.

All Newhouse team members must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Leads, motivates and manages the dynamic staff of the Early Learning Center.
• Works closely with the Vice President of Children’s Services to create enriching educational and therapeutic opportunities for the children residing in the shelter and outreach clients.
• Develop and implement an educational + behavioral assessment to identify educational and behavioral support resources best suited to position the child to stabilize and thrive beginning in our Early Learning Center.
• Provides basic case management for families as necessary.
• Shares creative ideas to enhance and grow service delivery, business opportunities, and team culture.
• Attends professional development training and shares skills learned with the department.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
• Provide weekly and monthly schedules and lesson plans of activities.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Implement positive discipline as required.
• Develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents.
• Maintain educational and enrichment materials in residential lounges at least weekly.

EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES + QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess:
• Executive maturity, sound judgment, and a professional appearance
• Integrity, honesty and high ethical standards
• Keen interpersonal skills, being sensitive to our Trauma Informed Care model
• Alignment and adherence to the Newhouse mission, vision, and values & beliefs
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members
• Experience with conflict resolution and/or crisis management
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to curriculum planning
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Must pass a background check
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to become certified within 30 days of hire