Job Description:

SUMMARY: Support and coordination of Community and Developmental preschool programs to support effective instructional practices and compliance with all requirements associated with ADE, DES, Quality First, DHS and overall program excellence. This is a grant funded position that is contingent upon availability of funding. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

Support and coach the staff in the Community Preschool and Developmental Delay Programs

by ensuring:

• Program curriculum is implemented with fidelity
• All aspects of Quality First (ECERS) and ECQUIP are being followed/implemented
• Compliance with all licensure requirements for the Community Preschool
• Compliance with Department of Economic Security and Department of Health and Safety
• Student assessments are conducted in accordance with ADE, Quality First and program expectations
• Professional development is provided for staff
• Participation in opportunities for continued education through trainings/conferences
• Ongoing communication with families through meetings, events, newsletters
• Ordering of appropriate materials is completed
• Ongoing mentoring, coaching and modeling is happening
• IEP meeting attendance, as needed
• Recruitment and induction of new staff
• Marketing the program

Knowledge of:

• Early childhood education issues, policies and practices including Arizona Child Care Licensing and AZ Early Learning Standards
• Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and Quality First
• Teaching Strategies GOLD system and objectives
• Effective communication, verbal and in writing
• Preschool curriculum and assessment
• Special education and/or willingness to learn

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

•   Minimum of Associate’s degree in Early Childhood
•   Minimum of three years experience in Early Childhood
•   Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree and Certification in Early Childhood

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card
• Tdap/MMR immunization Certificate
• TB Screening
• Participate in professional development trainings
• Preferred: Bi-lingual/bi-literate skills (English-Spanish)

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$50,000 to $59,000 Per Year

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