The Guild of St. Agnes is the largest early education and care agency in Central MA with a mission to provide families with quality and affordable childcare in a safe and nurturing environment. Join our team where you will make a tremendous impact on children's lives, one that can have a lasting impression!

We are currently seeking a flexible, organized and computer literate Family Child Care Coordinator in Gardner, MA.

Essential Functions:

Maintain effective and positive communication with families and co-workers
Demonstrate excellent and professional verbal and written communications.
Provide leadership to ensure programs and services are successfully delivered by the team.
Demonstrate emotional maturity and stability
Must have a Massachusetts state driver's license and reliable transportation
Must have visual and auditory capabilities.
Must be competent in Microsoft Office

Specific Responsibilities:

Maintain effective communication between the office and the Director of Family Childcare
Responsible for recruiting licensed educators
Develop community contacts to expand client base
Support educators through regular visits offering orientation, training and development

Maintain child care contracted slots and vouchers by using current wait lists, placement of children, reassessments and attendance

Function as a liaison between Guild of St. Agnes educators and parents
Arrange respite child care and complete reimbursement forms
Conduct and document regular home visits
Monitor fee collection and termination letters
Maintain ongoing communication with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for children with open cases in DCF
Arrange for substitute care for children
Process educators' weekly invoices
Arrange and coordinate transportation for children as needed
Participate in training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of related
Ensure EEC financial assistance regulations and policies are being maintained
Ensure EEC license regulations are being met by the FCC provider
Attend all FCC meetings and participate in public relation events
Scheduled work hours may vary and are subject to change

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Lead Teacher Certification preferred
Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
Willingness to reply to clients and staff for urgent circumstances to include weekends and evenings
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Minimum of 3 years experience in early childhood education required
Must pass a background check

The Guild of St. Agnes offers an excellent benefits package including; medical, dental, and vision insurances, a 401k with up to 10% employer contribution, and more.

The Guild of St. Agnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job requires a successfully completed EEC background check.

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