Playful Connections Coordinator
A Step Ahead is recruiting a fun-loving Playful Connections Coordinator to join our growing team of early support for infants and toddlers providers. Work with infants and toddlers and their caregivers in home, classroom and outdoor environments to improve their overall development skills. Servicing the Bethel, Franklin Pierce, Puyallup, and Eatonville School Districts, we offer a flexible and positive working environment, where you'll be part of a dynamic, committed multidisciplinary staff.
Key Responsibilities
Plans and implements playgroups field trips and family events that are developmentally appropriate
Provides services which are family–centered and relationship-based
Demonstrates sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served
Maintains established work schedule, is punctual, keeps appointments, is willing to adapt schedule to meet unexpected needs and changes, uses time effectively
Uses independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasks and meet deadlines
Responsible for creating a unique and positive experience with any interactions on behalf of the agency
Presents a positive and professional image for the organization.
Represents the organization’s mission and values
Manage and maintain accurate and thorough data capturing to maintain compliance via physical and digital filing systems
Always ensure positive and consistent communication
Works collaboratively with other staff and community partners
Works with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensures compliance with privacy policies and regulations
Engage and participate in all agency trainings and team events
Qualifications & Skills
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with infants/toddlers
Experience with special needs preferred
Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, web-based databases.
Skills in Canva, Electronic Medical Records, and Text Marketing Communications preferred.
Pass Washington State criminal history and background check, as required.
Valid Driver’s License and proof of Auto Insurance via auto insurance declaration/binder.
Able to gain proficiency in computer software commonly used for documentation and report preparation
Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA legislation and other patient privacy laws.
Detail oriented and able to maintain consistency on repetitive tasks.
Able to mutli-task and handle changing priorities.
Able to collaborate and share responsibilities with projects and tasks.
Professional demeanor when interactive with others.
Equity & inclusion
Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency, and an understanding of oppression and its impact.
Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding institutional racism and building cultural competency.
A Step Ahead in Pierce county principles & values
We will do our work in a way that treats the well-being of children as our highest priority
We will provide family-centered services in a manner that promotes trust, respect and confidence with families we serve
Our behaviors will be of the highest ethical standards. We will always conduct ourselves with compassion, sensitivity and honesty
We will demonstrate integrity through the operation of a transparent organization in the form of board oversight and fiscal responsibility
We will be both creative and collaborative in our approach to building a vital community.
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