Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Early Education, the Education Initiatives Coordinator  (EI Coordinator) is responsible for providing primary staff support to the Local Child Care Planning Council (LPC).

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position requires a high level of public interaction and the ability to coordinate with a number of outside agencies and individuals.  The ideal candidate will exercise independence in completing activities with short timelines.

Supervision Received and Exercised

The EI Coordinator is supervised by the Director of Early Education.  The position does not directly supervise staff.

Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote community education on early learning and care, universal prekindergarten, mixed delivery systems and related issues;
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, written correspondence and complex reports; distribute correspondence and communication;
• Prepare public notices of LPC meetings following Brown Act rules;
• Assist with the recruitment and selection of members for the LPC according to statute membership guidelines;
• Collect, analyze and update data to meet LPC mandates;
• Facilitate the Voluntary Temporary Transfer (VTT) Process of subsidized contractors in accordance with the law;
• Assist with the preparation, analysis and development of the Community Needs Assessment, Strategic Plan and Child Care Priorities;
• Coordinate LPC subcommittee workgroups;
• Maintain tracking of in-kind to support LPC funding match requirements;
• Support LPC bylaws, vision, mission, priorities and a comprehensive county-wide plan for child care within Humboldt and assure related requirements are met;
• Promote collaboration amongst early learning and care providers, school districts, agencies, businesses, organizations and community collaborative partners to foster partnerships designed to meet local early learning and care needs in a mixed delivery system;
• Manage and monitor budgets and grants and submit reports;
• Support the Quality Counts California Consortium with leadership;
• Attend pertinent meetings and conferences both in and outside of Humboldt County as a representative of the LPC, which may require overnight travel;
• Coordinate, plan and attend special meetings, workshops and conferences sponsored by the LPC to support workforce development;
• Act as a liaison for individuals, public and private agencies to share information about Quality Rating;
• Advocate for, and recruit, child care facilities to participate in quality improvement activities;
• Network with community advisory committees and local organizations that are relevant to quality child care promotion;
• Coordinate opportunities and/or provide education and training on various topics to support quality and access within a mixed delivery system;
• Keep the LPC, Superintendent and local district personnel apprised of current activities related to child care programs and services and make recommendations regarding proposed legislation and /or new policies;
• Conduct research and prepare grant applications in support of various child care related programs promoted by the LPC and/or the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE);
• Assess and analyze the child care needs within the county and make recommendations for improvement;
• Support the implementation and utilization of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CASS);
• Represent Local Educational Agencies before and after school care programs;
• Complete applications for grant funding, such as Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) funding;
• Certify districts as Tobacco Free and provide technical assistance to districts regarding tobacco and vaping prevention;
• Support districts with their Healthy Kids Survey and monitor compliance with the grant requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Public and private child care delivery systems;
• Community and regional resources related to child care, both school and non-school based;
• Current trends and issues related to child care delivery systems;
• Effective use of media as a tool for communication and promotion;
• Techniques of good public relations and public speaking;
• Moderate computer word processing and data file management programs.

Ability to

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and organizations;
• Understand, carry out and communicate oral and written directions;
• Gather and analyze data;
• Prepare clear, concise agendas, minutes of meetings, reports, brochures, business correspondence and documentation and serve as an informational resource;
• Provide assistance with training and guidance to individuals, public and private agencies;
• Work independently with directives, strictly adhering to program requirements, deadlines and due dates;
• Work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues;
• Work effectively in a strong service environment, under pressure, and subject to changing priorities;
• Speak to both large and small groups with poise, clarity and confidence.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, Education or Human Services.
• Five (5) years of related experience, including at least three (3) years in Child Development/Early Childhood Education systems requirements.

Working Conditions

May need to flex work schedule to accommodate evening meetings.  There may be weekends that require the individual to work.

Environmental Elements

The position requires working in an office the majority of the time, moving around the county to attend meetings and being part of a large group to complete tasks.

Physical Demands

• Sit at a desk for long periods of time.
• Lift/move materials.
• Set up tables and chairs for meetings.

Other Requirements

• Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice records check must be received by HCOE prior to employment.
• TB testing and/or risk assessment will be required upon employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable).
• May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6 to 12 months of employment.
• May be required to drive with or without students; some positions may require a California driver’s license, proof of insurance and possible participation in the DMV PUll Notice Program once employed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of personnel so classified.

Range  17

Updated 03/26/24

PC Approved: 04/09/24

Modified 08/2024

PC Approved: 08/13/2024