Early Childhood Education Coordinator

Join the Adelante Mujeres team and help our community thrive. Founded in 2002 and based in Forest Grove, Oregon, Adelante Mujeres is a Latina-led nonprofit serving more than 22,000 people each year through education, leadership development, economic opportunity, and holistic services. Our work is rooted in community, dignity, and the belief that when women and families have the resources they need, our entire community grows stronger. We are proud to create innovative, culturally responsive programs that respond to the needs and strengths of the community we serve. Help us cultivate the next generation of Latine leaders and build a more just and equitable future.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Site Coordinator provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of daily operations for multiple assigned Adelante Mujeres early learning program sites serving infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and families. The Site Coordinator ensures the delivery of high-quality, developmentally appropriate, culturally sustaining, and inclusive early childhood education services in compliance with Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Child Care licensing Division (CCLD), Preschool Promise, Head Start Performance Standards, SPARK, and Adelante Mujeres policies and procedures.

 

The Site Coordinator supervises and supports teaching staff, coordinates multiple site operations, monitors compliance and program quality, and fosters strong relationships with children, families, community partners, and staff. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, nurturing, bilingual learning environments that promote school readiness, family engagement, and equitable access to high-quality early learning opportunities. The ECE site Coordinator is part of a leadership team that works in unison to provide high-quality services to our community.

 

• Address day-to-day operational issues including classroom coverage, scheduling needs, site logistics, and emergency situations.
• Assist in coordinating special events, family engagement activities, field trips, and program-wide initiatives.
• Complete reports, documentation, data tracking, and required communications accurately and within established timelines.
• Supervise, support, and mentor teaching staff, aides, and substitutes.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and monitoring visits to assess program quality, classroom environments, supervision, curriculum implementation, health and safety practices, and staff performance.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings, classroom meetings, and professional learning opportunities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

We recognize that there are multiple expressions of professional readiness. When we review applications, we take a comprehensive look at each applicant. Our goal is to assess your unique strengths. The ideal candidate has many of the following skills and experience:

• Strong commitment to the mission of the organization, environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and support for immigrant and BIPOC communities
• Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people, including excellent verbal and written communication
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or similar related field OR step 9 or higher in ORO
• Experience working with diverse families and government funded programs
• 2+ years of experience working with children 0-5 years of age
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within early childhood education
• Experience preparing and delivering professional development training
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and possess a strong aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new software tools as needed for the role
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and flexible environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to travel between worksites on a regular basis
• Bilingual Spanish/English required
• Possess CBR under Office of Childcare

 

Additional Requirements:

• Complete Criminal Background Registry
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Current food handler certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Mandated Reporter status required.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary range: $68K-$72K depending on qualifications
• Classification: Exempt, Salary, Full-time
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, 401K pension plan, life insurance, EAP, professional development opportunities, paid leave of absence, paid holidays (12.5 days annually), sick days (up to 9 days annually), vacation per year (up to 20 days years one through five, up to 25 days after five years), office closure between Christmas and New Years, and sabbatical (1 month at 10 years of employment)
• Opportunity for broad and impactful work with a visionary, growing organization

 

TO APPLY:

Please complete a job application or submit the following material electronically (PDF preferred) through our career website: (no phone calls, please)

• A one-page cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and interest in the position and Adelante Mujeres
• A resume detailing relevant experience, qualifications, work history, education, and accomplishments
• Three professional references may be requested later in the hiring process

 

Thank you for your interest in employment at Adelante Mujeres. We will be contacting applicants whose applications indicate a strong combination of relevant experience and qualifications and skills.

 

Closing date: Open until filled Anticipated start date: January 2027

 

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Adelante Mujeres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or any related medical condition, physical or mental disability or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Adelante Mujeres is compliant with the American with Disabilities Act and we are committed to making special accommodations for your interview or work as a member of our team. If specific accommodations are needed, please notify [email protected] and we will work to accommodate your needs.