Early Childhood Coordinator

Date Revised

May 2026

Status

Exempt

Salary Level

Certified Teachers Salary Schedule

Work Year

205 days 11 months

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

A valid Arizona Early Childhood Teaching Certificate

Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience in Early Childhood

Knowledge of Arizona Daycare Licensing requirements

Knowledge of AZ Quality First requirements

Knowledge of child find and transition from part B to C

Collaborate with community partners including Head Start and Growing in Beauty.

Valid Drivers License

Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Other qualifications as the Governing Board may deem appropriate

Plans organize coordinate and supervise the operational functions of the Early Childhood Preschool Program; understand perform interpret and apply state and district guidelines: to plan organize develop and maintain educational programming curriculum and instruction offerings designed to meet the needs of the Early Childhood Preschool Program participants; to review monitor and audit Early Childhood Preschool Program staff functions and activities in maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment; and to do other related work as directed.

Essential Duties

Direct the coordination and integration of State and locally funded Early Childhood Preschool program;

Develop and implement policies procedures and protocols to comply with State and District regulations;

Provide training and oversee daily operations of preschool program and provide feedback on early learning standards and best practices

Establish and oversee agency budget and funding applications;

Plan organize and develop educational programs for preschool children to meet emotional physical social and intellectual needs;

Review monitor and supervise the functions and activities of the Early Childhood Preschool staff to ensure that care and instructional standards are maintained and that instructional activities are well planned and structured;

Analyze evaluate and recommend adaptations and revisions to operational standards and guidelines to ensure adherence to legal and policy mandates and regulations;

Inspect review and monitor the facility ground areas and equipment to ensure that appropriate standards of safety sanitation and orderliness are maintained;

Confer with Early Childhood Preschool personnel regarding participant care and instructional objectives and develop report processes to parents concerning child progress;

Plan organize and coordinate the performance of the Early Childhood Preschool personnel and maintain a positive supportive and motivational environment;

Plan organize and maintain a process that systematically receives participation fees to ensure compliance with operational guidelines and appropriate financial record management;

Perform a variety of personnel management functions including assisting in the recruitment and selection process evaluating record management and time reporting;

Plan organize and conduct a variety of public relations related activities including the development of community information bulletins newsletters and in making presentations to various community groups concerning the Early Childhood Preschool Program philosophy goals and objectives;

Collaborate with professional and community organizations to build formal partnerships that maximize agency services.

Coordinates disseminates and collaborates information with Head Start Agency to identify and carry out for students in the Head Start Program.

Implements Child Find screening/recruitment activities with the local Head Start to determine instruments develop procedures and designate specific screening responsibilities.

Screens preschoolers in areas outlined in the state regulations.

Assists and coordinates with Head Start staff members in resolving the unique psychological or emotional problems of children with special needs.

Assists in screening evaluating and recommending placement of applicants in the pre-schools special education program.

Keeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education program for state reports.

Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational social and emotional problems of students.

Accepts responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment in the classroom.

Performs other work related duties as assigned.

Physically comfortable normal classroom work

Normal classroom conditions

None

Supervision Received

Building Principal and/or Special Education Director