John Hope Settlement House
Position Summary
JCM Early Learning Center / John Hope Settlement House isseekingan experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Education Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, committed to equity and access to high-quality learning experiences, and skilled in supporting children, families, and staff.
Essential Functions
Demonstrate knowledge of and provide training aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) .
Design, implement, and oversee developmentallyappropriate curriculumaligned with RIELDS and Pre-Kindergarten Standards .
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality instruction and authentic assessment practices.
Providebi-weekly supervisionto teaching staff, including review of lesson plans and curriculum implementation using Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) Assessment.
Report and consult with the Executive Director regarding staff or parent concerns in a timely manner to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children.
Initiate referrals and support services for children, with parental consent, toappropriate agenciesas needed.
Provide ongoing staff support whilemaintainingconfidentiality.
Coordinate and supervise developmentallyappropriate fieldtrips andspecial events.
Provide families with educational and behavioral resources and referrals.
Collaborate with the Executive Director onIndividual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs)for classroom staff.
Supervise andmaintainrecords of staff training and professional development.
Coordinate andmonitorchild assessment reports for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Collaborate with Pre-K teaching staff to plan and coordinate graduation activities.
Assistwith center operations as needed and assume administrative responsibilitiesalongside the Daycare Administratorin the Executive Director’s absence.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and emotional regulation when interacting with children, families, staff, and community partners.
Supervise and provide leadership in staff hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, timekeeping, and performance evaluations.
Oversee classroom schedules, daily routines, playground schedules, cleaning, and laundry assignments.
Develop andfacilitate staff training and in-service workshops.
Foster an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment for all children, families, and staff.
Promote family and community engagement within the Center.
Maintain consistent communication with staff, families, Early Intervention providers, Child Outreach, and community partners.
Support parents as lifelong educators by providing parent education opportunities and curriculum resources.
Assist in reviewing and maintaining complete and compliant children’s files.
Ensure continuity of care and preparedness for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Oversee education documentation, data collection, reporting, curriculum planning, and individualization for each child.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency confidentiality policies.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of all required reports and documentation.
Manage inventory and maintenance of classroom materials.
Assist with the development of parent and community education initiatives.
Participate in self-assessments and community assessments as required.
Foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.
Respond to emergencies and drills as required.
Safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation and report suspected cases to the Rhode Island Child Abuse Hotline.
Ability to increase program enrollment through community partnerships, outreach, and positive family engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
RIDE certification (Pre-K–2 or Early Childhood Special Education), or
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field with required ECE credits and supervised teaching experience
Knowledge of DHS licensing regulations, RIELDS, and early childhood best practices
Work Environment Team-oriented, child-centered, equity-focused
Schedule Full-time (Flexible 6:30am-6pm)
Location 7 Thomas P. Whitten Way
Employment type Full-time
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Job function Education and Training
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Essential Functions
Demonstrate knowledge of and provide training aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) .
Design, implement, and oversee developmentallyappropriate curriculumaligned with RIELDS and Pre-Kindergarten Standards .
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality instruction and authentic assessment practices.
Providebi-weekly supervisionto teaching staff, including review of lesson plans and curriculum implementation using Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) Assessment.
Report and consult with the Executive Director regarding staff or parent concerns in a timely manner to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children.
Initiate referrals and support services for children, with parental consent, toappropriate agenciesas needed.
Provide ongoing staff support whilemaintainingconfidentiality.
Coordinate and supervise developmentallyappropriate fieldtrips andspecial events.
Provide families with educational and behavioral resources and referrals.
Collaborate with the Executive Director onIndividual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs)for classroom staff.
Supervise andmaintainrecords of staff training and professional development.
Coordinate andmonitorchild assessment reports for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Collaborate with Pre-K teaching staff to plan and coordinate graduation activities.
Assistwith center operations as needed and assume administrative responsibilitiesalongside the Daycare Administratorin the Executive Director’s absence.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and emotional regulation when interacting with children, families, staff, and community partners.
Supervise and provide leadership in staff hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, timekeeping, and performance evaluations.
Oversee classroom schedules, daily routines, playground schedules, cleaning, and laundry assignments.
Develop andfacilitate staff training and in-service workshops.
Foster an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment for all children, families, and staff.
Promote family and community engagement within the Center.
Maintain consistent communication with staff, families, Early Intervention providers, Child Outreach, and community partners.
Support parents as lifelong educators by providing parent education opportunities and curriculum resources.
Assist in reviewing and maintaining complete and compliant children’s files.
Ensure continuity of care and preparedness for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Oversee education documentation, data collection, reporting, curriculum planning, and individualization for each child.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency confidentiality policies.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of all required reports and documentation.
Manage inventory and maintenance of classroom materials.
Assist with the development of parent and community education initiatives.
Participate in self-assessments and community assessments as required.
Foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment.
Respond to emergencies and drills as required.
Safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation and report suspected cases to the Rhode Island Child Abuse Hotline.
Ability to increase program enrollment through community partnerships, outreach, and positive family engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
RIDE certification (Pre-K–2 or Early Childhood Special Education), or
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field with required ECE credits and supervised teaching experience
Knowledge of DHS licensing regulations, RIELDS, and early childhood best practices
Work Environment Team-oriented, child-centered, equity-focused
Schedule Full-time (Flexible 6:30am-6pm)
Location 7 Thomas P. Whitten Way
Employment type Full-time
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Job function Education and Training
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