Early Learning Coordinator

CWCC Inc•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The Early Learning Coordinator will foster a positive educational environment conducive to the educational growth of both children and staff utilizing the dynamic relationship among aspects of development and learning to shape program planning, teaching roles and strategies, professional development, and relationships with families.

Requirements

Degree in E.C.E.
Experience teaching in an early learning environment
Ability to lift 25-35 lbs.
Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E.
Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
Knowledge of State licensing requirements

Responsibilities

Observe classrooms for developmentally appropriate practices, required posted materials, adequate and appropriate materials, safety/sanitation, and other required guidelines.
Maintains complete and accurate required records, forms, reports, and documentation of classroom monitoring and observations.
Reviews weekly planning forms and children’s files and provides appropriate feedback and guidance to ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines.
Encourages consistency in environments, expectations and responses to children through the use of Conscious Discipline skills.
Collaborates with Director/MCO and teacher in efforts to engage and involve parents with the program, staff and each child’s development and learning.
Ensures the center is meeting Step Up To Quality standards, with the assistance of tools (PAS, Continuous Improvement Plans, etc...).
Guides teachers toward improved skills in observing and assessing children on an ongoing basis, linking this information to individualizing learning experiences and following children’s progress over time.
Supports faculty with the implementation of curriculum and instruction to ensure children are provided with socially supportive, organized, and instructional meaningful interactions that support their development (i.e., social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language) and learning (i.e., literacy, math, science, technology, social studies and arts).
Provides classroom teachers with a schedule of reflective supervision to support, develop, and evaluate their performance through a process of inquiry that encourages their understanding and articulation of the rationale for their practices.
Helps faculty maintain individual OPDN accounts and ensures faculty are meeting Step Up To Quality requirements by scheduling approved trainings.
Assumes responsibility of Director/MCO during their absence
Any other duties assigned by the Director/MCO