26 - Early Childhood Coordinator in Bradford

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff.
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

The Early Childhood Coordinator provides district-level leadership for preschool instructional quality, regulatory compliance, assessment systems, and program operations. The position exercises independent judgment in interpreting state regulations, administering district early childhood systems, evaluating instructional practices, recommending program improvements, and coordinating operational functions that support the district's early childhood program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

REQUIRED:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, or closely related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in licensed early childhood programs
• Current Large Center Director Certification from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood
• Reliable Transportation
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in Early Childhood within Pueblo School District 60
• Demonstrated expertise in Colorado Early Childhood Licensing requirements
• Demonstrated expertise administering TS Gold
• Experience providing instructional coaching, mentoring, or evaluating early childhood educators
• Experience analyzing student assessment data to guide instructional improvement

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Expert level operating knowledge of the TS Gold assessment system, including backend data cleaning, archiving, and reporting
• Deep knowledge of State Child Care Licensing, Department of Health, and Fire Department codes for early childhood facilities
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret baseline and checkpoint assessment data to drive district and classroom level growth
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and navigate collaborative partnerships with parents, students, early childhood educators, administrators, and other district staff.
• Knowledge and understanding in observation/feedback experience and training
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and support
• Knowledge of and ability to create and implement student behavior expectations

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a district resource for instructional quality in assigned preschool classrooms by observing and analyzing instructional practices, identifying areas for improvement, provide professional consultation including modeling best practices, and monitoring the implementation of instructional expectations
• Lead and facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for assigned classrooms, aligning Early Childhood Educator collaboration with District student achievement goals
• Prepare and guide Early Childhood Educators through licensing visits by interpreting and applying state licensing regulations; evaluating classroom compliance; identifying deficiencies; developing corrective actions plans; and recommending operations improvements to ensure strict compliance with all rules and regulations from Fire, Health, and State Licensing departments
• Collaborate with the Certified ECE Coach to design the training environment and prepare all necessary materials and resources for staff workshops and professional development
• Analyze student assessment trends, enrollment data, licensing compliance information, and program performance indicators to identify needs, recommend interventions, and support department decision making
• Manage the District's TS Gold platform, including auditing student archives, verifying age-category placements, and ensuring correct data coding
• Initiate, monitor, and audit initial baseline data and quarterly checkpoint completion requirements throughout the school year in collaboration with the Early Childhood Department leadership team, Child Find Coordinator, ECSE teachers, and Early Childhood Educators throughout the school year.
• Oversee and monitor the initial TS Gold checkpoint framework for kindergarten teachers to ensure a seamless bridge of developmental data
• Analyze instructional, assessment, and compliance data and recommend program improvements to the Early Childhood Specialist
• Participate in planning and implementation of district-wide early childhood initiatives
• Plan and monitor preschool-to-kindergarten transition activities and events, including family presentations, in-school activities, and completion/delivery of transition cards for principals
• Conduct formal and informal performance observations of Early Childhood Educators in accordance with District procedures; evaluate instructional practices and provide written feedback, coaching, and professional growth recommendations; Monitor implementation of improvement plans and recommend additional support when needed; and provide input regarding employee performance and professional development needs

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Specialist

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

In a 9-hour workday, this job requires:

• R – Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day)
• O – Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)
• F – Frequently (2.5 – 6 hrs per day)
• C – Continually (6 – 9 hrs per day)
• NA – Not Applicable

Physical Requirements

• Sitting Frequently
• Stationary Standing Occasionally
• Walking (level surface) Frequently
• Walking (uneven surface) Rarely
• Crawling Not Applicable
• Crouching (bend at knees) Occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) Occasionally
• Twisting (knees/waist/neck) Occasionally
• Turn/Pivot Occasionally
• Climbing (stairs) Rarely
• Climbing (ladder) Not Applicable
• Reaching overhead Occasionally
• Reaching extension Occasionally
• Repetitive use arms Frequently
• Repetitive use wrists Frequently
• Repetitive use hands grasping Occasionally
• Repetitive use hands squeezing Occasionally
• Fine manipulation Occasionally
• Using foot control Not Applicable
• Pushing/Pulling Maximum weight: 50 lbs. Occasionally
• Lifting Maximum weight: 50 lbs. Occasionally
• Carrying Maximum weight: 50 lbs. Frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; at times works in classrooms and hallways surrounded by students and staff of various ages and abilities; Daily work schedules will vary depending on student and school needs.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities.