Coordinator of Early Learning and School Readiness - Joyful Learning Academy

This position will be based out of our new early learning center, Joyful Learning Academy, at 3025 Bethany Church Rd, Snellville.

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required
• Educational Leadership - Tier 1 certification at Level 5 or higher required or Ed Leadership - Tier II. Required or
• Eligible for a non-renewable Ed Leadership - Tier 1 certificate field while completing Ed Leadership Tier 1 program requirements for professional certification Required

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field Required
• Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in early learning settings preferably to include classroom instruction and/or leadership roles with proven success in the development and implementation of curricular content, assessment, and program infrastructure Required
• experience in the design and delivery of professional development to support research-based best practices in instructional methodology for both Pre-K and kindergarten readiness programs Preferred
• experience working with building leadership Preferred
• experience as an instructional coach or similar staff development role Preferred
• experience with elementary school and early learning programs Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of most effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and early childhood development.
• Ability to work effectively with preschool teachers and other education colleagues, as well as community members and external customers.
• Ability to lead the development and support of effective, appropriate instructional programs for early childhood students and other programs in the Office of Early Learning and School Readiness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be task oriented, a visionary leader, and possess successful project management skills
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations
• Demonstrated skills in organization and planning
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to organize and manage time and resources effectively to effect change

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide leadership in planning and implementing a cohesive educational program specific for early learning.

 

• Provide instructional leadership
  • Assist in building and sustaining a school vision.
  • Assist in facilitating shared leadership.
  • Assist in leading a learning community.
  • Utilize data to make instructional decisions.
  • Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Oversee school climate through communicating clear objectives.
  • Assist in fostering and sustaining the school climate.
  • Address internal and external dynamics at work in the school.
  • Support a high-quality learning environment based on high expectations and respect for all individuals.
  • Manage conflict and crisis in a timely and expert manner.
  • Practice shared decision making.
• Execute human resource administration functions.
  • Assist in selecting quality teachers and other employees.
  • Induct and support new teachers.
  • Provide professional growth opportunities.
  • Assist in retaining quality staff.
• Oversee the teacher evaluation process.
  • Provide a positive climate for teacher evaluation.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to teacher evaluation.
  • Document teacher performance in multiple ways.
  • Follow legal guidelines for teacher evaluation.
• Participate in organizational management planning and activities.
  • Assist in coordinating safety, daily operations, and maintenance of the facility.
  • Utilize data in organizational management.
  • Assist in seeking and allocating fiscal resources.
  • Organize and manage technology resources
• Oversee communication and community relations for the local school.
  • Demonstrate effective communication.
  • Communicate with teachers, students, parents, and families.
  • Communicate with the larger community.
• Exhibit professionalism and demonstrate professional standards.
  • Exhibit ethical behavior.
  • Serve as a role model.
  • Participate in professional development for continuous improvement.
• Influence kindergarten readiness at the local school.
  • Exert influence on teaching quality and student learning by encouraging, supporting, and facilitating.
  • Set, support, and sustain a focus on school goals and school-wide student achievement.
  • Utilize data to guide school success.
• Develop and provide professional learning for specialists, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with coordinators and instructional coaches across departments including those in the Elementary Education and Student Support and Special Education Departments.
• Collaborate with coordinators and support teachers in the Early Childhood Special Education Department.
• Oversee the development of instructional calendars, common assessments, and other curriculum supports for Preschool and Pre-K programs.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.