Early Childhood Coordinator

Window Rock Unified School District #8•Defiance, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the operational functions of the Early Childhood Preschool Program. This role involves understanding and applying state and district guidelines, developing and maintaining educational programming, curriculum, and instruction to meet participant needs. The coordinator will also review, monitor, and audit staff functions to ensure a supportive and safe learning environment, and perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
A valid Arizona Early Childhood Teaching Certificate
Minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience in Early Childhood
Knowledge of Arizona Daycare Licensing requirements
Knowledge of AZ Quality First requirements
Knowledge of child find and transition from part B to C
Valid Driver’s License
Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

Collaborate with community partners including Head Start and Growing in Beauty.
Other qualifications as the Governing Board may deem appropriate

Responsibilities

Direct the coordination and integration of State and locally funded Early Childhood Preschool program.
Develop and implement policies, procedures and protocols to comply with State and District regulations.
Provide training and oversee daily operations of preschool program and provide feedback on early learning standards and best practices.
Establish and oversee agency budget and funding applications.
Plan, organize, and develop educational programs for preschool children to meet emotional, physical, social, and intellectual needs.
Review, monitor and supervise the functions and activities of the Early Childhood Preschool staff to ensure that care and instructional standards are maintained and that instructional activities are well planned and structured.
Analyze, evaluate, and recommend adaptations and revisions to operational standards and guidelines to ensure adherence to legal and policy mandates and regulations.
Inspect, review, and monitor the facility, ground areas, and equipment to ensure that appropriate standards of safety, sanitation, and orderliness are maintained.
Confer with Early Childhood Preschool personnel regarding participant care and instructional objectives, and develop report processes to parents concerning child progress.
Plan, organize, and coordinate the performance of the Early Childhood Preschool personnel and maintain a positive, supportive and motivational environment.
Plan, organize, and maintain a process that systematically receives participation fees to ensure compliance with operational guidelines, and appropriate financial record management.
Perform a variety of personnel management functions, including assisting in the recruitment and selection process, evaluating, record management and time reporting.
Plan, organize, and conduct a variety of public relations related activities, including the development of community information bulletins, newsletters, and in making presentations to various community groups concerning the Early Childhood Preschool Program philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Collaborate with professional and community organizations to build formal partnerships that maximize agency services.
Coordinates, disseminates and collaborates information with Head Start Agency to identify and carry out I.E.P’s for students in the Head Start Program.
Implements Child Find screening/recruitment activities with the local Head Start to determine instruments, develop procedures, and designate specific screening responsibilities.
Screens preschoolers in areas outlined in the state regulations.
Assists and coordinates with Head Start staff members in resolving the unique psychological or emotional problems of children with special needs.
Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of applicants in the pre-school’s special education program.
Keeps attendance records and all other records pertinent to the special education program for state reports.
Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social and emotional problems of students.
Accepts responsibility for maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment in the classroom.
Performs other work related duties as assigned.