Family ACCESS of Newton jobs in Newton, MA - 10952 jobs

Job Description ELC Education Coordinator Family ACCESS of Newton is a community-based nonprofit supporting families through early childhood education, counseling, and family support services. For over 100 years, the organization has served thousands of families, regardless of their economic status, from Newton and neighboring towns. The word ACCESS is an acronym of the phrase "A Center for Comprehensive Education and Support Services", a phrase that clearly defines the organization's work in the community. Formerly known as Newton Community Service Center, our new name, specifically the word ACCESS, describes the impact of that work. It reminds us of the doors that open, and the rich journeys that result, when children and families have access to the very best education-based resources and programs. Position Summary: The Education Coordinator of the Early Learning Center (ELC) works under the supervision of the ELC Director to implement, evaluate and ensure a culturally and developmentally age appropriate programs for all children in the ELC program at Family Access. The Education Coordinator works with the ELC Leadership Team to ensure the overall educational quality of the program. This position conducts regular classroom observations, provides feedback to teaching teams, supports individual teachers to develop Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDP) and plans professional development opportunities. Collaborate with the ELC Leadership Team to ensure that all regulations and requirements for EEC state licensing and NAEYC Accreditation are met and maintained in the classrooms. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with excellent communication skills both verbal and written Teacher supervision including observations and supervision meetings Contributes to and supports program marketing activities for the ELC Support the classrooms as needed, with in classroom time anticipated at 30-40% Maintains strong working relationships within the organization, ELC admin team, and with the teaching teams Provides family support and creates a welcoming environment for all families and children Provides supervision, guidance, and training to individual teachers as needed Support Director interventions when teachers are displaying practices that are not in adherence to policies and requirements Conducts regularly scheduled classroom observations for classrooms needing support Contributes to annual teacher performance evaluations Supports the outside referral process for early intervention services as needed Interview, observe and assess perspective teacher candidates Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and staff Implement and uphold the center's policies and procedures Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in early childhood education and incorporate them into the center's programs Provide ongoing training, staff development, and opportunities for professional growth data-driven by both programmatic priorities and individual professional development needs Oversee the daily operations of the childcare center, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children Maintain compliance with EEC licensing regulations, NAEYC accreditation, and MA QRIS standards; lead state licensing and national accreditation processes, including filing of annual reporting and communication of outcomes to the community and leadership Create a family-friendly atmosphere and plan for community activities that encourage parent and family engagement Provide prospective family tours, as needed Assist in planning and implementing open houses Co-lead staff meetings Organize and support the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) activities Plan/coordinate/conduct staff development trainings Daily monitoring of the physical environment and proactively taking actions to ensure the center is clean and safe Distribute daily scheduling and assignment of teaching staff Perform other duties as needed/assigned Teacher Supervisory/Support Responsibility: Daily classroom learning areas meet the standards of the program's philosophy and curriculum. Ensuring weekly classroom lesson plans are completed and that the plans are meeting the program's philosophy and educational goals Ensuring high-quality classroom standards including the review of child assessments and the monitoring of the use of developmental checkpoints using Teaching Strategy Gold (TSG) Ensuring all teachers have an active profile in the Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) Reviewing developmental progress reports (EI). Child monthly observations Modeling classroom strategies and supports teachers to implement different approaches/methods to improve classroom routines Creating an environment that fosters team problem solving skills and reflective thinking Developing and implementing curriculum that promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child. Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor's degree in early childhood education/Child Development Associate (CDA), or the equivalent in a combination of education and experience Minimum of two (2) years of experience directing an early education program EEC Director II certification Bilingual (Spanish) skills a plus Knowledge and adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information Effective and inclusive communicator and facilitator Proactive and creative problem solver. Maintains an awareness of ELC's mission and philosophy and strives to promote the goals it embodies Works closely with the program administration to create a cohesive program administrative team Inspires teaching staff to bring their passion, energy and creativity to their work Works effectively in a culturally diverse environment Exercises professional judgment and discretion Creates a work environment where teachers feel respected and appreciated Performs tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner Maintains a creative, team-building approach and seeks to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks Actively seeks opportunities to develop new skills and creates opportunities to teach and learn from co-workers Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Standing/Sitting/Walking, for example: Frequent bending Frequent transitions between a sitting and standing position Lifting up-to 35lbs, for example: Lifting babies, toddlers, or preschoolers onto changing table, placing and removing from strollers Reaching while lifting, retrieving supplies, hanging artwork, etc. Pushing/Pulling, for example: Moving equipment and supplies such as paints, toys, bikes, cones, and water and sand tables Caretaking, for example: Contact with children who are ill and/or contagious Work Environment: Fast-paced, moderately noisy, and often multi-tasking environment Office setting however some duties are performed outside (in all types of weather, for example, cold, hot, and windy conditions) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.