Lead Early Childhood Educator - South Bend - FT

• High school diploma and/or G.E.D required
• Associates or bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role in a childcare setting highly preferred.
• Course work/training in early childhood development.
• Child/infant CPR and first aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Submit to required annual TB screen.
• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Microsoft Outlook, Google Applications, Excel, Word and web browsers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have team building, organization, supervisory and excellent customer service skills.
• Flexible, energetic, and detail oriented.
• Ability to routinely multi-task.

• Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and children.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships at all levels and to relate to a diverse population.
• Awareness of community resources to make local referrals for families.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; energetic self-starter; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed and work with a team; able to embrace change positively.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Create lesson plans and schedules utilizing HighScope curriculum.
• Track and document attendance, snack usage, budget, ages, families served, etc.
• Regularly communicate with Excel staff including life coaches, teachers, early childhood education team, Director of Early Childhood Services and School Director.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed for Kids Excel.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding services, enrollment, scheduling/ routine changes and special events for the children.
• Coach parents on how to create learning opportunities at home.
• Lead Parent Meetings each month on family topics.
• Lead and assist early childhood team with child assessment and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensures all Kids Excel staff has access to appropriate tools to effectively perform their responsibilities, including updated training manuals, reference guides, and best practices.
• Assists school director and/or district Kids Excel coordinator in performance evaluations of staff members.
• Hold weekly team meetings with all Kids Excel staff at respective school in collaboration with the Early Childhood Services Director.
• Submits staff documents, attendance and training for Early Childhood staff to the ECSD.
• Collaborate with other Kids Excel staff in The Excel Network to share best practices.
• Create monthly newsletter for parents for center, incorporating news from each classroom section.
• Travel is required at times to other Excel Center sites, meetings and conferences.

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