Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Training & development

Who We Are

The Cooperative Children’s Center was created in 1972 as an alternative to the established for-profit early childcare and preschool programs available at the time. We started as a group of parents who understood that young children learn naturally in an environment offering a choice of activities created with children’s needs in mind. We offer a high quality independent program that includes free play, games, self-help, social skills, creative expression, and field trips.

Our Mission:We are an engaged and inclusive community of parents, teachers, and children. At our school, we provide a safe and creative environment that fosters the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of our children. Our curriculum centers on instilling respect for self and for others, and on developing a joy of learning through play.

Role Overview:

The Cooperative Children’s Center is looking for a Program Supervisor who will be the core individual who coordinates the Cooperative’s teaching staff, supports the director and strengthens relationships with families and staff. The Program Supervisor oversees day-to-day functions of the program, ensuring the Cooperative’s mission is evident in the daily function of the Cooperative.

Qualifications:

The person selected for this position must:

Have a baccalaureate degree with 45 Early Childhood Education credits and/or a Washington State ECE certificate.

Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a lead teacher of children in any age group enrolled in any early learning center and have a passion for working with young children.

Strong computer skills and be proficient with Google work products or MS Office (e.g., Word/Docs, Sheets/Excel)

Be twenty­-one (21) years of age or older.

This person must be comfortable in a leadership position, coordinating staff, and interacting with families. S/he must have a commitment to an anti­-bias, developmentally appropriate, child­-centered curriculum. S/he must be comfortable working with children ages 1-5 as this role has high in-classroom involvement.

A background working with national and state accreditation and licensing processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Compliance:

Work in partnership with all regulatory bodies to ensure that the Co-­op operates as a sound

business with strong administration, compliance and operations practices.

Ensure the Co-­op complies with all regulations and requirements identified by , Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), King County Public Health, City of Seattle, and Early Achievers.

Update Health Policy, Emergency and Disaster Handbook as needed and be familiar with all emergency procedures.

Be responsible for maintaining and submitting paperwork with the WA Scholarship Program.

Update all contact and emergency information for staff and families.

Hold a current First Aid certificate, Bloodborne Pathogens/HIV training, CPR certificate, food handler’s permit within six weeks of hire.

Communication/Relationship Management:

Listen and communicate effectively with the Director, families, staff, Steering Committee and

community partners.

Develop positive relationships with staff, children and parents; communicate in an honest, straightforward manner; and encourage cooperation and trust building.

Represent the center in a professional manner to the prospective parents, visitors and the greater community.

Attend classroom parent meetings and provide staff support before, during and after the meetings.

Assist the teaching staff and parents in solving problems regarding individual children in conjunction with the Director.

Post all Co­-op events, closures, communicable diseases, and the year­-at-a-glance calendar for families to view.

Maintain online emailing lists for classrooms and general membership.

Program Development

Provide direction for future growth and development of the program in conjunction with the

Director.

Provide support to teaching staff in planning, implementing and monitoring developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Work with staff to develop goals and objectives for the program and individual children.

Ensure Early Achievers status and manage Early Achievers coaching.

Conduct observations of children or staff when necessary.

Supervise staff’s knowledge and use of assessment tools (e.g., Procare, Teaching Strategies) and provide support in maintaining regular documentation of the children’s development.

Update and maintain Employee and Parent Handbooks.