Position Title: School Age Teacher Coordinator
Job Location: Bennington, VT
Education Level Bachelor Degree
Salary Range: $22.21 - $22.21 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Non-Credentialed Position
Description: OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:
The Teacher - Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and implementation of a group of kindergarten to third graders and the delivery services for a six-week summer program and school year afterschool program.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Teacher - Coordinator will ensure that paperwork required for the Afterschool program to meet VT CDD Licensing Requirements is met. They will work with families to complete Child Care Financial Assistance Paperwork to obtain a certificate before a child begins the program and before the renewal deadline is complete to ensure children’s enrollment and attendance in the program.
2.0 CURRICULUM AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Responsible for leading a group of kindergarten to third graders with the support of an assistant Teacher- Coordinator. Plans, supervises, and implements the program in accordance with program policies and philosophy. Implements the chosen curriculum to fidelity. Creates lesson plans that reflect children’s individual needs, including those with disabilities and other special needs. Screens children for developmental, physical, and social-emotional concerns and engages in an ongoing assessment process for children in support of the development and school readiness. Seeks family input and insight into their child’s development and engages in planning for individualized services.
Utilizing strengths-based, family-centered, and culturally sensitive approaches, creates and maintains an atmosphere in which children and their families feel welcome, valued, comfortable, and secure. Ensure physical environment is clean, safe, and inviting; is stimulating and conducive to learning; is respectful of the children’s cultures and ethnic diversity and reflects the needs of the children served; and that space in the classroom is well organized into easily recognizable functional areas. Adhere to all regulations regarding safety, evacuation procedures, fire drill, etc. Ensure compliance of the Vermont Child Development Division Licensing standards and regulations. Ensure that children are supervised at all times.
Collaborates with community partners and families to develop rich learning experiences for children and opportunities for family engagement. Partners with public school stakeholders to ensure consistent programming that supports children’s success within and outside of the program.
2.0 PROGRAM MAINTENANCE
Assist with the orderly arrangement and general appearance of the program/classroom including, but not limited to, maintaining and ordering supplies and materials, monitoring equipment, cleaning up at mealtime and playtime.
3.0 RECORD KEEPING
Monitors and supervises each child’s progress through individual assessments and record keeping. Oversees children’s daily records, including daily attendance and correspondence with a child’s school, and ensures that reports are sent home daily.
4.0 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Conducts two parent teacher conferences per year at mutually convenient times for families, may be outside of program hours. Supports the coordination of regular family engagement- weekly in the summer program and up to twice per month during the school year program. Contributes program information for the parent newsletter. Assists the center manager with providing information to prospective family and visitor inquiries about the program.
5.0 EDUCATION SUPERVISION
Provides leadership and education supervision for Afterschool Assistant, volunteers, work-study students and interns including, but not limited to, onboarding and providing training.
* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
BA in early childhood education or related field and 1 year experience working with children from birth to age 8. Level 4 Northern Lights Early Childhood Career Ladder required.
ONGOING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Attends training programs and other on-going educational programs related to the position, meets 15 hours per year annual training BFIS requirement. May involve evening and/or overnight trainings.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good presentation skills for facilitating parent groups and trainings.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Ability to serve as a productive team member on an intra-disciplinary team of professionals.
Must be knowledgeable about and sensitive to each family’s values, beliefs, traditions, cultural influences, make up and circumstances.
SPECIFIC POLICY NOTATIONS:
All employees must follow the agency’s code of conduct.
Head Start is a smoke free environment.
Working hours at programs operated by the agency will correspond to the needs of the participants and the purpose of the program.
Maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality.
LICENSE REQUIRED:
Valid Driver’s License
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Typing and navigating
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