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Child Care Resources Inc

Education Coordinator

Child Care Resources Inc, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925

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Overview Summary

- Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC), formerly Childcare Learning Centers, is a leading comprehensive family services program providing inventive education and care to young children, birth through 5, while also providing comprehensive services for its families. CLC is currently looking to enhance our Education Coordinator Team. Primary role - Responsible for coordinating services of the education component for the Child Development Program.

Supervision and Scope

Directly supervise Head teachers and oversee the teaching staff composed of Head Teachers, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Teacher Aides and Substitutes.

Duties

Integrate the School Readiness Performance Standards into daily practice using the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold.

Ensure the implementation of the curriculum and the screening and assessment of all children

Generate and analyze child outcomes measures

Develop, revise and update the Learning Experience Plan with the Assistant Director and Director.

Supervise directly the Head Teachers

Provide guidance and support to all teaching staff

Ensure all classrooms meet education and licensing standards

Complete Performance Evaluations

Provide and coordinate training for all teaching staff

Maintain proper documentation for teachers files

Assist in developing individualized professional plans for all teaching staff

Monitor all teaching staffs continuing education according to the OECeducation portal requirements

Approve and coordinate scheduling including vacation and personal day requests

Attend and participate in classroom team meeting

Provide training to staff and parents on child development

Attend and participate in parent meetings involving concerns in the classroom

Coordinate with the Health Manager, Mental Health Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator services responsive to all children including children with disabilities

Oversee the implementation of IEPs and IFSPs

Attend and participate in -Component and Case Conference meeting.

Coordinate the transition of all children including children with disabilities to CLC Site locations or other SPS locations.

Assist parents during the transition process.

Maintain proper documentation for all children files.

Review children’s records for ongoing monitoring

Interface with licensing/Health Department and ensure compliance to guidelines

Assist with scheduling of field trips and approve all requests for classroom field trips

Facilitate parent involvement in curriculum development

Participate in program planning, community assessment, self-assessment, goals and objectives and improvement plan

All other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor

Training Responsibilities

Participate actively in one-to-one supervision and staff development.

Take advantage of local, state and regional training opportunities to enhance services to children and families.

Train existing and new staff on child development.

Reports

Meet deadlines for monthly and/or special reports.

Follow through with child outcomes measures results with the leadership of the Education Manager

Other

Duties/Projects as deemed necessary.

Qualifications/Job Requirements (knowledge, experience, training required to perform the job):

Degree in Early Childhood Education with 3-5 years supervisory experience, ability to travel throughout Stamford, valid driver's license, ability to prioritize and delegate, ability to function well in a crisis situation, strong follow-up skills necessary,

Background Check and Drug Test is required.

Benefits As an employee of CLC you will enjoy a creative work environment with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), generous vacation, sick time, and personal time, major Federal Holidays including the week of Christmas, weather related closings, Employee Assistance Program, and more. 15 Days of accrued Vacation and 12 days of accrued Sick time and 2 Days of personal time.

Vacation time is earned monthly at 1.25 days per month. Sick time is earned at 1 day per month. Personal time is given.

EOE committed to diversity in the workplace.

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