Early Childhood Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator

JCCs of North America • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

The Jewish Community Center's Early Childhood Center seeks a Curriculum and Professional Development Coordinator to provide support for consistent implementation of the program's curriculum across all age groups.

Requirements

• Proven experience in observation/feedback, mentorship, and coaching.
• Extensive experience using HighScope and other early childhood program assessment instruments.
• Seasoned early childhood educator with 8+ years of experience using the HighScope curriculum model.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively for educational purposes.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback on implementation of the HighScope approach.
• Utilize the HighScope Program Quality Assessment and other HighScope resources to create improvement plans in collaboration with classroom teams.
• Meet with teaching staff to create individual professional development plans.
• Conduct staff trainings for small groups and large groups of teachers.
• Research professional development opportunities available to center staff and connect individual teachers with trainings that will move them forward on their professional development plans.
• Serve as part of the Early Childhood Center leadership team, working closely with its administrators.
• Assist with NAEYC Accreditation and Michigan Great Start to Quality documentation.
• Sub in classrooms periodically

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree