Classroom Coordinator - Itsy Bitsy Child Watch

The Itsy Bitsy Child Watch Classroom Coordinator will support the Assistant Director and Director in the daily operations and implementation of the program. Itsy Bitsy Child Watch provides as-needed care for the children of Holyoke Community College students.  The Classroom Coordinator must be a responsible, independent worker with experience maintaining a high-quality educational, healthy and safe environment for children of mixed age groups.  The Classroom Coordinator will need to be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings as needed.

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe, healthy and quality experiences for children and families;
• Plan and implement high-quality developmentally appropriate activities for children;
• Provide personal care of children, including diapering, hand washing, basic first aid and other tasks as necessary for the health and wellbeing of the children;
• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every student, employee, child and their family members are treated with dignity and respect in a friendly, personalized manner;
• Guide student-staff, SAMP interns and work-study students to ensure positive interactions between program staff and children;
• Light cleaning of the classroom, vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces, toys and materials as needed.
• Responsible for oversight of classroom operations when Director and Assistant Director are not present;
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings as necessary.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Understand daily operational systems;
• Maintain knowledge of program policies and procedures pertaining to registration, enrollment, and scheduling in order to provide information to program participants;
• Support program administrators in implementing program policies;
• Support program administrators to ensure the program meets EEC approval requirements;
• Support program administrators to collaborate with various HCC departments and college activities to recruit participants;
• Any other duties assigned or required by the program administration.

REQUIRED: 

• Minimum of 12 credits and two years of experience in early education and care, family child care or out-of-school time programs; 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings;
• Outstanding time management and multi-tasking abilities, with first-rate attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills, including high-level computer and technology proficiency, including experience with Google Suite;
• Provide current CPR/First Aid certification or completion upon hire;

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:  Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position

PREFERRED:  

• Associate Degree in Early Education and Care or related field;
• Five years experience working in early education and care or family child care;
• Experience supervising education professionals;
• Fluent verbal and written skills in both English and Spanish.

Full-time, Non-Unit Professional position

Salary:   $41,600 - $52,000/year, plus a comprehensive State benefits 

Hours:  37.5 hrs./week

Funding Source:  Grant

DEADLINE:  December 9, 2024.  Additional applications may be considered until position is filled.

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa. 
 - Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.