Early Childhood Coordinator, Instructional Coach

Early Childhood Coordinator, Instructional CoachJob Title:
Early Childhood Coordinator/Instructional CoachJob Category:
Full timeDepartment/Group:
Early Childhood Salary Scale InstructionalLocation:
Jeddah - KSATravel Required:
MaybePosition Type:
Full TimeReporting to:
Elementary PrincipalTerms of Employment:
As per the employment contractManages Others:
YesJob filled by:
Vacation days /year as designed by the board approved calendarEvaluation:
As per the school's performance and evaluation policyROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Early Childhood Coordinator reports to the ES Principal and is responsible for students and staff assigned to the Daycare, PreK2, PreK3 and PreK4 Programs and Staff Care services, as well as the overall management of the EC department ensuring that the programs and activities are in accordance with best practices in Early Childhood development.The position involves directing and leading staff to ensure the maintenance and improvement of professional standards with respect to the care and supervision of children, that staff contribute positively to create a safe and happy environment for children and each other, and positively promoting the Early Childhood to parents and the community.Key Responsibilities• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff assigned to the EC Department and assist with a smooth transition to kindergarten.• Maintain developmentally appropriate practices in line with NAEYC Standards.• Utilize ITERS-3 and ECERS-3 assessment scales to maintain a high-quality early learning environment.• Implement the Creative Curriculum program Infants-PK4.• Plan, organize, implement, coordinate and evaluate the Early Childhood programs.
Leadership of this program shall include:
a.
Ensuring class size requirements b.
Use of data to identify student and instructional needs c.
Ensuring that the curriculum coordinator develops, along with the faculty, appropriate standards for the preschool program.
d.
Consistent and regular program evaluation e.
Personnel recruitment and recommendations for selection when vacancies occur f.
Orientation and assistance for new staff members and for substitutes g.
Communications among staff h.
Parental support and training i.
Coordination and close working relationships with colleagues j.
Evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment• Ensure coordination of services and articulation between the early childhood and elementary levels of the instructional program by communicating frequently with the principals, curriculum coordinator and literacy coach.• Provide and coordinate services to staff to assist them with students who experience difficulty in learning.
Coordinate resources with school and community to assist the students, parents and staff.• Provide parent classes to enhance and extend the school learning experiences of children at home.
Plan and coordinate parent support sessions, including strategies, care and nurturing, and proper nutrition.• Promote the preschool program within the city of Jeddah and online.
Responsibilities include:
Create and maintain appropriate information about the preschool program on the school website.
b.
Develop a social media presentation, along with the advancement department, to highlight the program for current and prospective parents.
c.
Establish relationships with other preschool programs within NESA.
Create opportunities for new families to visit the school.
e.
Script and train staff on tour highlights.
f.
Give tours whenever possible.
g.
Work in cooperation with advancement to create a promotional video for families.• Performs other duties as assigned.Working ConditionsThis role typically works in an office environment.
May require occasional overtime during month-end or peak periods.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATES WHO FIT THIS POSITION WORK STYLES• Integrity:
Showing professional integrity, being honest, transparent & ethical.• Adaptability/Flexibility:
Being open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace.• Problem-solving & research Skills:
Interpret a problem and ability to find solutions.
This requires the use of critical thinking.• Communication:
Strong written & communication skills.
Communicating with supervisor and staff helps everyone to understand the problem and potential solutions.
Clearly stating the situation, following through with emails and phone calls and sharing resolutions will make the process flow smoothly.• Endurance:
The ability to stay focused on the objective.• Proactive Orientation:
Predictive thinking, anticipate problems.
Use data efficiently to better prepare for upcoming challenges before they manifest.• Independence:
Work independently with little/no supervision.• Social Perceptiveness:
Being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and supportive.• Patience:
Staff & students may not understand what is happening with their system and may not describe it properly.
Patience will benefit the employee in understanding the problem and working toward a solution.EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND CORE SKILLS• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.• A demonstrated ability to implement curriculum and manage other staff members and teachers.• The applicant shall possess certification in preschool or early childhood.• Ability to utilize agency resources, technology and library to appropriately answer questions and provide guidance to staff and parents.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.• Ability to train and provide presentations to large and small groups.
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