Education Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs

Manages educational referrals and facilitates developmental support services for children and helps coordinate staff training and development for all Early Childhood Center staff while supporting developmentally appropriate practices and the goals of South Shore Stars. 

Assists teachers and administration in Stars’ early childhood programs with curricula, monitors student progress and related systems, and ensures compliance with educational standards and regulations.  Conduct classroom, children, and teacher observations and coaching at all locations. With the program’s administrative staff, will support professional development opportunities and plan professional development sessions.  Working with the family support team and program staff, the Education Coordinator coordinates referrals and services to and from outside providers and collaterals.   

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

-Work with the Enrollment Department, Family Support Clinicians and Center Directors to identify any individual supports children need as they enroll in our centers. 

-Facilitate referrals and coordinate individual support services for children enrolled in our early childhood centers. 

-Coordinate with the Director of Early Education Programs (the Program Director) to assess the training needs of center staff and help create an Annual Training Calendar that meets the requirements of all licensing and contracting agencies. 

-Offer resources and advice to staff on developmentally appropriate practices, the adaptation and implementation of curriculum, and classroom environment based on regular observations and other resources. 

-Coordinate with the administrative staff, family support clinicians and health coordinator on staff professional development needs. 

-Partner with the Program Director to plan and facilitate Center Director and Lead Teacher meetings. 

-Coordinate other projects as assigned by the Program Director. 

-Coordinate implementation of the curriculum and work with the Program Director to conduct curriculum training workshops. 

-Coordinate the implementation and utilization of required screening and assessment tools (i.e.: ASQ, ASQ SE, COR Advantage, etc...)  

-Oversee implementation of The Department of Education Standards for all Early Childhood classrooms and support the centers as they engage in any self-evaluation and accreditation processes (NAEYC, CQI, etc). 

-Complete observations and assessments when appropriate (Environmental Rating Scales, Classroom Assessment Scoring System, etc) and develop plans of action.  

-Coordinate and facilitate parent/guardian educational training sessions. 

-Support creating and overseeing grant applications and implementation of potential grant opportunities. 

-Perform additional duties reasonably aligned with Stars mission as requested by the Program Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

-MA in Special Education preferred   

-BA in Early Education or related field required 

-DESE SPED Certification preferred  

-Five years' experience teaching young children with and without disabilities 

-Three years' experience supervising staff 

-Training experience 

-Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills 

-Proficiency with common office software and service portals 

Reports to:  Program Director 

*All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and work in a non-sedentary environment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need. 

Mission 

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.  

Four core goals form the foundation of our work: 

-Enable parents to work 

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enrich the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.