Coordinator Preschool Program

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services coordinates and implements the State Preschool Program for the District. Manages employees at multiple district preschool sites, responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the district preschool programs. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and applicable laws.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operation and implementation of the State Preschool Program at multiple sites within the District
• Provides equal parts direct service to students/families and administration of the State Preschool Program
• Performs intake, enrollment, parent outreach and other direct services to families
• Establishes interaction and positive relationships with students and families including classroom presence on a daily basis
• Maintains records, master calendars, completes and files reports as required by the program/state
• Develops, monitors, and maintains program budgets
• Prepares program site visits and audits under the director of the California Department of Education
• Recruits, supervises, and meets regularly with staff within the program
• Provides ongoing trainings for program instructors and support staff
• Evaluates performance and effectiveness of programs and staff
• Maintains positive relationships with parents parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies to develop community awareness and support for the preschool programs
• Facilitates communication and collaboration with special education and regular education preschool/kindergarten teacher and administrators
• Develops and maintains program components that allow preschool students with special needs access to typical peers in the least restrictive setting
• Establishes priorities for educational materials that provide foundation for kindergarten readiness
• Attends trainings and meetings as required by the program and district administration
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge And Abilities

• Has had experience or wide range of Early Childhood Education Experience
• Knowledge of state frameworks and quality criteria needed for program implementation
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• California Administrative Credential
• California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• ECE Certificate or B.A., Child Development
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience coordinating preschool programs
• Five years teaching experience
• California Driver's License
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Bilingual Biliterate in Spanish
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, classroom technology (including computers)
• Ability to see for purposes of reading printed materials;
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone;
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person, on the telephone, and addressing groups;
• Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach above head;
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (classroom, office, district, from school or home site-to-site;
• Physical strength sufficient to lift 25 pounds
• Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time;
• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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