Preschool Coordinator

Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the state and local preschool program in the district. This role involves providing systematic support for preschool programs, consulting with school personnel on programming needs, observing students, and recommending instructional strategies. The coordinator will also review, update, and implement the preschool curriculum, lead efforts to maintain state ratings, and ensure compliance with state regulations. Additionally, they will analyze preschool student performance data, recommend and oversee a balanced budget, research grant proposals, monitor curriculum effectiveness, and facilitate the transition from preschool to kindergarten. The role also includes leading the special education referral process for preschool, including child find and other requirements.

Requirements

Hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate.
Hold a valid Kentucky Administrative Certificate.
Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
Have strong presentation and communication skills.
Worked on a successful team.
Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites.
Knowledge and demonstration of sound instructional practice.
Record-keeping techniques.

Nice To Haves

Teacher or building leadership experience in preschool or elementary education
Instructional coaching experience

Responsibilities

Provide systematic support for preschool programs
Provide support and consult with school personnel concerning programming needs for all students
Assist schools and students by observing students and recommending instructional strategies
Review, update and implement the preschool curriculum
Lead efforts to maintain state ratings for childcare providers
Maintain compliance as dictated by the State
Disaggregate and use preschool student performance data
Recommend and oversee a balanced budget based on the needs of preschool
Research and prepare possible grant proposals for preschool
Monitor the effectiveness of the preschool curriculum and use of resources
Facilitate the transition from preschool to kindergarten to ensure student success
Comply and lead the special education referral process for preschool including child find (locating eligible children) and other requirements
Foster relationships with school leadership teams to establish a culture of trust resulting in improving preschool instruction
Work jointly with the Director of Elementary Schools and the elementary principals to define and articulate high expectations for teaching and learning in the preschool program
Collaborate with school leadership on the evaluation and monitoring of preschool personnel
Cultivate a culture that supports innovation
Assist in the district improvement planning process
Participate in ongoing personal professional learning experiences
Collaborate with the Early Childhood Instructional Coach to provide job embedded professional learning for preschool teachers
Work collaboratively with the district’s leadership team to design, implement, and assess district change initiatives
Work with Human Services to effectively recruit and higher prospective preschool teachers and instructional assistants
Collaborate with local preschools to ensure a smooth transition into either public preschool or kindergarten
Serve as the liaison with community organizations focused on preschool students
Increase public awareness of preschool programs and needs of students
Provide support to preschool parents
Mediates as needed to solve differences between home and school
Work with the Special Education director and department on meeting the needs of students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs)