Coordinator​/Instructor Safety Town Program

Position Details

• Position Type: EPED (Extra Pay for Extra Duty)/ Coordinator/Director
• Date Posted: 1/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Barnes Early Childhood Center
• Reports To:
  
  Director of Preschool Services
• Position Type:
  Summer (with planning/prep responsibilities prior to program start)

The Director of Safety Town provides leadership, planning, and daily oversight for a community-based safety education program designed to teach young children essential safety skills. This position ensures a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment while partnering with community agencies such as police, fire, and other emergency services.

• Implement program curriculum and schedules aligned with program goals.
• Coordinate guest speakers, first responder visits, community partnerships, and special activities.
• Oversee daily program operations, ensuring a safe, structured, and inclusive environment.
• Maintain program materials, facilities, and supplies.

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise support staff and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and feedback to staff and volunteers.
• Create and promote a positive team culture grounded in professionalism, safety and child development best practices.

• Manage program registration, attendance, and records.
• Maintain program policies, handbook, and documentation.
• Submit reports, incident forms, and evaluations as required.

• Associate's degree in Education, Child Development, or a child-related field (preferred).
• Experience working with young children (ages 5–9) in an educational or recreational setting.
• Prior experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to program start).

• Ability to actively engage with young children indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and set up learning materials and equipment.

• Up to 40 hours of preplanning can be done remotely in the Spring. Planning includes contacting all volunteers and scheduling visits for each session.
• 8-week in person position, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–12:00pm (hours may vary during classroom set up and graduation).

• Session 1:
  June 16-18
• Session 2:
  July 7-9

• Session 1:
  June 22-26
• Session 2:
  July 13-17
• Session 3:
  July 20-24
• Session 4:
  July 27-31
• Session 5:
  August 3-7
• Session 6:
  August 10-14

Hourly Rate: $20.81

Complete the online application and attach the required documents. Direct inquiries to Sara Meier, Director of Preschool Services:
MeierS

• Position will remain open until filled.
• The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide a comprehensive background check.