Early Childhood Educator Support Coordinator - Early Childhood Center
About The Position
As the laboratory school within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the CSU Early Childhood Center (ECC) serves a three-fold mission of service, teaching, and research. Our service mission is to provide a high-quality, developmentally appropriate environment for young children in the context of our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach Our teaching mission is to provide hands-on learning opportunities for CSU students interested in careers working with children and families. Our research mission is to promote diverse opportunities for research related to children, families, and early childhood education. The Early Childhood Education Support Coordinator (ESC) assists the Administrative Team in operating the center in accordance with ECC policies and procedures, Colorado state licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation standards. This individual serves as the Director Qualified staff member when the Director and the Assistant Director are out of the building or unavailable. This individual provides general support to the ECC and demonstrates leadership by creating and maintaining a positive environment for children, families, college students, and ECC staff. The ECE Support Coordinator is responsible for mentoring and coaching all teachers in all areas of their practice including but not limited to behavioral support, environmental support, pedagogical support, and family support. The ECE Support Coordinator is responsible for filling in for teachers on an as needed basis including subbing for scheduled and unscheduled absences both long and short term. This individual is responsible for identifying, coordinating, and leading professional development opportunities throughout the year. This includes Professional Development opportunities for CSU students placed at our center. Ability to carry or lift loads up to 25 lbs. Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available depending on individual circumstances and associated costs for the selected finalist.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership or related field
- Large Center Director Qualified by the State of Colorado or ability to obtain this Qualification.
- Colorado Early Childhood Professional /PDIS level IV or above or ability to obtain this certification.
- Previous experience in early childhood classrooms.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make well-reasoned decisions.
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available depending on individual circumstances and associated costs for the selected finalist.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and experience with the Reggio Emilia-philosophy of educating young children
- Colorado Coaching Credential or the ability to obtain this credential.
- Trainer approval through the Early Childhood Trainer/Training Approval System of Colorado or the ability to obtain this approval.
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies Gold or similar assessment tool(s) and ability to train, coach, and support the team with the assessment process.
- Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation process.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Licensing.
- Experience in implementing inquiry-based curricula, with a focus on observation, reflection, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Administrative Team in operating the center in accordance with ECC policies and procedures, Colorado state licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Serves as the Director Qualified staff member when the Director and the Assistant Director are out of the building or unavailable.
- Provides general support to the ECC and demonstrates leadership by creating and maintaining a positive environment for children, families, college students, and ECC staff.
- Responsible for mentoring and coaching all teachers in all areas of their practice including but not limited to behavioral support, environmental support, pedagogical support, and family support.
- Responsible for filling in for teachers on an as needed basis including subbing for scheduled and unscheduled absences both long and short term.
- Responsible for identifying, coordinating, and leading professional development opportunities throughout the year. This includes Professional Development opportunities for CSU students placed at our center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
