Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator

FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 13 (minimum: $82,937- mid-point: $102,391 - maximum: $121,845) 
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range
FTE:  1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR:  11
JOB CODE:  4124
POSITION TYPE:  Regular
LOCATION: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
 

SUMMARY: 

Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation, evaluation of instruction, assessment, curriculum, resource utilization and daily programming for students in early childhood education (3-8 year old) programs.  Provide knowledge, guidance, and support to building level administrators and staff in the areas of early childhood developmental guidelines, environmental structures and supports, best practices for inclusive early childhood classrooms, assessment requirements (including use and analysis) and the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Collaborate with Learning Services to ensure the implementation of high-quality programming for all students, including students with disabilities, along with a continuum of services for special education.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS:
1.    Provide leadership and support for the ongoing professional development of the ECE staff, building administrators and coaches to build the capacity of early childhood teams (general and special education) in implementing a guaranteed and viable curriculum to all students, providing developmentally appropriate instruction, learning opportunities, classroom management strategies and interventions.
2.    Establish and maintain professional learning communities for administrative, certified and classified employee groups in early childhood to support with the planning for, implementation of, and reflection of the guaranteed and viable curriculum, units of study, and data driven protocols. Serve as a problem solver, advocate and sense maker to all ECE stakeholders and district-level staff to ensure the full integration of early childhood in the district and schools.
3.    Provide leadership to building administrators and other critical building stakeholders for the implementation of high-quality programming using compliance of CDEC (Colorado Department of Early Childhood), UPK (Universal Preschool), childcare site licensure, health regulations, and continuous evaluation of preschool classroom environments.
4.    Provide leadership and professional development for administrative, certified and classified employee groups in early childhood in the administration and interpretation of benchmark and formative assessments to inform instructional decisions and to ensure consistency and reliability in early childhood assessment practices.
5.    Actively engage in proactive structures and communication pathways to encourage involvement and maintain supportive relationships with families and outside agencies in support of all early childhood students.
6.    Ensure staff development and quality programming for students by supporting the hiring of staff in accordance with district procedures, state rules and federal regulations.
7.    Recommend funding allocations of early childhood supplies, materials and equipment including grant opportunities.
8.    Perform other duties as assigned.
 

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
•    Master's degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or related field, or a Principal License is required. 
•    Teaching license required.
•    Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children under five years of age who have diverse abilities and needs.  This may include three (3) years of experience working in a P-5 or P-8 school.
•    Experience with supervision and/or coaching of early childhood education professionals preferred.
 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
•    Criminal background check required for hire.
•    Colorado Department of Education administrator license or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
•    Must be willing to obtain Colorado Department of Human Services Director Qualification or a Level IV Early Childhood Professional Credential within one year of hire.
•    Must successfully complete current district training for supervision of Classified Staff within six months of entering position.
 
APPLICATION INFORMATION: 
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application.  Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job.  Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE).  This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE.  Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience.  For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
 
BENEFITS INFORMATION: 
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).  
To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
 
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