Site Coord, ECE

Overview

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services and more.

Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society.

Starting Pay Range: $27.40 - $32.93/hr

Under the direction of the Center Director, supports the daily operations of the early childhood education center. Ensures a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children by supporting staff, implementing curriculum, and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.

• Opens and closes the facility as needed; inspects facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure they are maintained in a safe and secure manner. Reports issues to the Center Director within 10 minutes, depending on the severity of the case. Monitors ratios and makes necessary adjustments to ensure compliance. Performs rest and meal breaks, as needed, and serves as an Early Childhood Educator to comply with state and federal ratio requirements.
• Monitors, organizes, and maintains daily classroom documentation—including Name/Face Recognition forms, staff-child ratios, break schedules, daily health checks, and safety checklists—on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with program standards and readiness for audits or reviews.
• In partnership with Center Director, creates inventory and order lists for office, janitorial, kitchen, and program supplies as needed. Checks and maintains First Aid kits monthly.
• Provides supervision for instructional, food service, clerical, and custodial employees when the Center Director is away, to ensure compliance with program guidelines and guarantee the safety and security of program participants and employees. Assists in answering parent questions as needed; investigates and reports appropriate actions when conflicts exist between parents and staff.
• Monitors site-level safety, emergency preparedness, and health-related concerns to ensure a secure and compliant environment. Reviews and approves incident reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and follows established reporting procedures in alignment with program and regulatory requirements.
• Reports staff performance concerns to the Center Director within 10 minutes of identification, based on the severity of the issue, to ensure timely intervention and support.
• Supports Center Director during monitoring visits. Acts as the designated lead during visits when the Center Director is off-site. Performs other assignments as needed that require the employee’s expertise, knowledge, or ability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Possession of Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit.
• Minimum of 6 Administrative units and 2 units of Adult Supervision.
• Completion of at least three (3) semester units in Infant/Toddler Development from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Must possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
• If you do not have a current/valid Food Handler Certificate at the time of hire, you will be required to obtain one within 60 days of your start date. The cost of training/certification will be reimbursed by Easterseals.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, TEAMS).
• Ability to develop knowledge of infant and toddler development, safety issues…