Education Coordinator

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

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• 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 OEC education 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.
  
  

Requirements

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.

About Us

Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is committed to providing early childhood education for all families, with direct services and programs focused on health, nutrition & family support for children 6 weeks – 5 years of age.

As the second largest early childhood education provider in Connecticut, CLC has been a leader in developing and implementing high-quality and affordable early childhood education and care programs since 1902. The nonprofit agency is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has eight locations in Stamford.

CLC is a Fairfield County innovator in early childhood education outcomes, empowering families to be their own advocates in any circumstance, including when faced with early education obstacles. CLC also identifies and develops strategic community relationships to strengthen families and just educational outcomes.

To learn more about CLC please visit our website: http://www.clcfc.org/

EOE committed to diversity in the workplace.