Ruthie Arellano
Child Care Program Coordinator
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About
Compassionate and dedicated child care specialist with experience in all aspects of before and after-school programming. An excellent communicator and collaborator who is passionate about facilitating a quality, safe and nurturing environment for children, parents and staff.
Experience
Child Care CoordinatorOctober 2024-Present
- Collaborate with families, staff and school administration to build a child care program that is responsive to the needs of the children in our district.
o Communicate directly with parents to give them updates on their child’s experience. Maintain contact information, contracts and tuition payment.
o Coordinate materials from child care assistants to create a weekly newsletter with photos and updates on enrichment activities.
- Supervise staff of fifteen, including developing program curriculum;creating work and training schedules; mediating staffing conflicts and conducting regular performance reviews.
- Provide input to program budget; make or authorize purchase of supplies, equipment, and site repairs and maintenance.
Child Care Assistant 2October 2021-October 2024
- Assisted Child Care Coordinator in training and onboarding of new staff on a rolling basis.
- Provided in-classroom support to the coordinator to implement curriculum plans.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to foster a positive atmosphere that encouraged participation during after school activities.
Education
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Food Handlers Certified
- 504/IEP Training
EDUCATION
Mount San Jacinto Community College San Jacinto, CA
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- ECS 101 Principles of Early Childhood Development
- ECS 102 Language Experience Young Child
- ECS/SOCI Marriage & Family
- ECS 110 Child Development
- ECS 120 Infant/Toddler Edc/Care
