Preschool Coordinator

POSITION:

PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR

CLASSIFICATION:

Full-year, Administrative, Grade X, Full-time, Exempt

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinate Head Start center base preschool educational services in one of CORS two regions within the 9 counties served. Responsible for supporting all educational aspects of assigned center-based programs for ages 3-5. Build collaborative relationships in the community to ensure seamless transitions and expedient service delivery to families with children.

SUPERVISOR:

Director of Programing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carry forth the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the agency.
2. Oversee the implementation of age and developmental appropriate agency selected education curricula in all our preschool center based classrooms.
3. Support the implementation of agency selected social/emotional curriculum, in all our preschool center based classrooms.
4. Create and sustain partnerships with public schools, child care centers and other educational institutions to ensure seamless, timely and appropriate transitions occur for all children at entrance and exit from our services.
5. Oversee the implementation of an appropriate ongoing assessment system, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD and portfolios, in all our center based preschool classrooms.
6. Develop a working knowledge of the ODE Early Learning Development Standards.
7. Support staff in achieving CLASS related support plan goals.
8. Assist Program Development Manager in implementing and monitoring the School Readiness Framework using Data Informed Support Planning (DISP) and area meetings.
9. Provide educational advice and mentoring to Preschool staff for specific and general education.
10. Provide annual training and ongoing support to all staff for content areas.
11. Monitor the implementation and outcomes for content areas on an ongoing basis.
12. Be actively involved and engaged in our communities.
13. Achieve and sustain CLASS observer reliability.
14. Team with Early Childhood Service Coordinators (ECSC’s), MH & D Coordinator, and teaching staff to develop child behavior plans and classroom support plans.
15. Implement and follow-up orientation in collaboration with the Program Development Manager.
16. Communicate all necessary information to the appropriate staff.
17. Attend all trainings required by the agency.
18. Maintain confidentiality in all areas for families and staff.
19. Adhere to all agency and program policies.
20. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Work Experience Required: 5 years of related experience. Requires strong written and oral communication skills.

2. Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.

3. Special Conditions: Demonstrate leadership skills necessary to communicate and implement federal performance standards, agency policies, and the Vision and Mission statements to fellow employees and the public. Ability to demonstrate the physical and cognitive capabilities essential for completing the functions of the job, a flexible work schedule with evening and weekend hours. A valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to agency insurer; able to travel assigned service area extensively.