Coordinator of Early Childhood Education - 2026-2027

Stafford County Public Schools•Fredericksburg, VA

15d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Programs, the Early Childhood Coordinator provides coaching and consultative support to teachers of preschool children and works with the Director, the Assistant Principals, and classroom staff to ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the area of Early Childhood Special Education
Hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license issued by the Virginia Department of Education
Knowledge Developmentally appropriate practices for students in Early Childhood program
Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning environment
Instructional methodologies appropriate for early childhood children
Laws, rules, and guidelines associated with early childhood education
Skills Assess individual needs and performance
Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
Abilities Relate positively to parents and other community representatives
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Promote a consistent, developmentally appropriate early childhood program
Serve as advisor and special consultant to teachers who need professional growth assistance, include conducting professional development workshops for early childhood special educators and related service providers, providing ongoing activities to support new teachers, and coordinating field placement activities for student teachers
Monitor classroom practices for compliance with Head Start, Virginia and local requirements, including health, safety, supervision of children and Head Start Standards of Conduct.
Assist supervisors in completing observations of teacher interactions and giving feedback to classroom staff.
Serve as a resource for early childhood educators to identify specific strategies designed to meet the individualized needs of students.
Provide instructional support to early childhood education staff and students.
Assist instructional staff in conducting functional behavior assessments, creating effective behavior intervention plans, and implementing those with fidelity.
Provide research-based coaching to instructional staff on teacher interactions and curriculum implementation.
Adhere to guidelines of confidentiality as outlined in federal and state laws and School Board Policies.
Comply with all district and school policies and regulations.
Work with members of other SCPS departments to facilitate appropriate service delivery.
Assist in the transition of children from preschool to kindergarten programs throughout the county.
Monitor the funding requirements and expenditures of the Preschool Grant(s)
Meet with teachers to help implement developmental curriculum, perform classroom visitations and demonstrations; coordinate curriculum projects, and work with individuals on problems of curriculum content.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.