Interim Financial Coordinator
The Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center is an award winning, model nonprofit child care center serving a diverse population of one and two year olds for over 40 years. We are pioneering outdoor education for toddlers using the RIE philosophy of care, with a highly qualified staff and very low teacher:child ratio. Our organic, toddler-friendly vegetable garden serves as a resource for our curriculum and our organic vegetarian meals cooked onsite.
Salary: $36 - $40/hour
Hours: 16-32 hours a week, depending on responsibilities, skill level, and experience.
Can be hybrid or onsite
Must be onsite Mondays, at a minimum
Position Available: December 2024 through May 2025 with potential for extension and/or permanent position.
Training: Mid-November
What’s great about this job:

• You will enjoy a dynamic and supportive partnership with the Executive Director and a small dedicated team of educators.
• You will implement an established strategy for the continued financial strength of the center.
• You will have a key role in supporting the Toddler Care Center (TCC) by promoting the Center’s philosophy, pioneering outdoor education for one and two year olds, and potentially shaping its future by applying for grants, fundraising and representing TCC in the community.
• You will be part of a non-profit dedicated to expanding the boundaries of the highest potential of toddler care, both within the Center and via community education.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee all financial matters – guide the Center’s adherence to a Board-approved annual budget; coordinate production of monthly financial reports, billing for parents and social services, account receivables/account payables; and manage and administer human resource benefits for a small staff.
• Work with parents to evaluate eligibility for sliding scale, scholarships and/or government subsidies.
• Complete grant reports, maintain mandated government forms, oversee all required insurance coverage, coordinate completion of 990’s and submission of state personnel forms with the support of contract bookkeeper.
• Generate continued giving and partnerships - manage leads to create more donors and sponsors.
• Support Executive Director with decision making by providing relevant financial information.
• Liaise with the Board of Directors by providing financial reports at monthly board meetings.
• Liaise with Banks, Credit Unions, ADP, Insurance Companies, Worker’s Comp, EDD and other similar agencies.
• Help plan and attend staff meetings, family and community events as needed.
• Potential to work alongside with the Executive Director/Program Director to:
• Maintain the TCC external image and voice - you are a significant voice for our center with the community and governmental entities.
• Oversee the physical site which is owned by the center.
• Model and implement the RIE philosophy of child care practiced at the Center.
• Participate in hiring of center staff.
• Create an atmosphere of respect and integrity.
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings.
• Act as co- leader of the center, particularly in the absence of the Program Director.
• Manage our digital and online content including our book, videos, website and more

Here’s how you can be excellent at this job:

• You work well in partnership and value dynamic, supportive relationships with a small, dedicated team.
• You write well - you have proven that you can adapt your writing to win grants.
• You eloquently bring our voice to our partners and community.
• You work effectively with community agencies and local government.
• You are dedicated to our mission to provide high quality affordable childcare for a diverse population of families within our community.
• You meet deadlines, create and stick to plans.
• You hold yourself accountable to achieving meaningful outcomes.
• You commit to and role model green practices in all aspects of the job whenever possible.
• You embrace, model and share a love and respect of the outdoor world, and are passionate about nature based early childhood education.
• You are passionate and deeply committed to anti-bias/anti-racist curriculum and practices, as well as diversity and inclusion within our community and beyond.

● You have experience in cause-driven campaigning.

• You have a background or have taken classes in early childhood education.
• You embrace the importance of healthy food choices including a plant based diet and organic locally grown food.
• You have a personal understanding of the importance of high quality childcare.

Education and Desired Experience:

• BA or AS in related field.
• Experience in nonprofit management, including fiscal management and budgeting.
• Experience in fundraising as well as donor management and cultivation.
• Proficient with ADP, Quickbooks, Excel, and G Suite.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Ability to successfully forecast financials.
• Ability to understand, create, and track budgets.

COVID-19 Requirement: The Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center requires that all staff be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as per CDC recommendations. Regular surveillance testing may also be required.
Ready to Apply?

• Send your resume and a cover letter to Co-Executive Director Heather Burquez,

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Budgeting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Cruz, CA 95062