Hiring Pre- School Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Educational Program: Work closely with the Infant/Toddler Program Coordinator to oversee all aspects of classroom program planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the center’s philosophy, developmentally appropriate practices, standards for Accreditation and Environmental Rating Scales, Keystone STARS and Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulations. Provide expert advice in preschool programming. Regularly attend trainings/conferences and read journals to keep abreast on current developments in area of expertise. Be a conduit in bringing information to PIC via the Executive Director, PIC Board (through the Executive Director) and Administrative Team.

• Family Partnerships. Respond promptly and appropriately to parent concerns, involving teachers, administrators, families or external support personnel as needed.

• Physical Environment: Work with teachers to incorporate the Reggio inspiration throughout the preschool classrooms. Supervise use of physical space so that classrooms, common areas and playgrounds are clean and safe. Provide an attractive and welcoming environment in which learning is made visible through children’s art work or displays that promote a child’s self-esteem.

• Auxiliary Professionals: Coordinate preschool classroom placement of practicum students, volunteers, observers and researchers.

Individual Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time for work or contact the Center when delayed

• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notice for absences

• Come to work with a positive attitude

• Approach criticism with a learning attitude

• Communicate directly and avoid gossip

• Be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program

• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and commitment to confidentiality

• Show initiative in problem solving and be open to new ideas

• Approach challenges with imagination and a sense of humour

• Create a welcoming, positive environment center-wide by being actively engaged with children Speaking to children at eye level Being friendly, warm and affectionate Using appropriate voice and tone Encouraging children’s independence and self-help skills Additional Skills

• Ability to train and evaluate teaching staff

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

• Ability to interact with families in a nurturing, compassionate, and sincere manner

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and digital imaging programs (i.e., MS Word, Excel, downloading photos).