Program Name:
Child & Family
Program Address:
31 John Clarke Road
Middletown
RI
02842
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Position Description:
What You’ll Be Doing
You will collaborate with the Director of Sandpipers to structure and implement a program that will meet the needs of the children enrolled into the center and[CB2.1] their families. Communicate with, and support families to promote each child’s inclusion in all ongoing classroom activities and assist in obtaining and coordinating services to meet the needs of the child.
The Education Coordinator will manage the site and be responsible for the day-to-day needs and activities of the children; and supervise the childcare staff to ensure appropriate delivery of the program as well as the safety and wellbeing of the children. Additionally, the Education Coordinator will oversee the state funded Pre-K classrooms and staff.
Your Main Priorities
While additional responsibilities are likely to arise on the job, you will primarily:
• Assist the Program Director in conducting regular staff meetings and coordinating trainings.
• Supervise interns in the program (i.e., assign, orient, train, and evaluate).
• Meet regularly with program staff to complete supervision, and review classroom activities – determines any program changes as needed.
• Provide training and resource materials for staff to ensure understanding of appropriate activities for children in the program.
• Maintain accurate and updated files for children, reviews developmental profile for each child.
• Promote wholesome interpersonal relationships among staff and support a holistic approach to strengthen the delivery of services to children and their families.
• Prioritize the health and safety of children and staff by maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and stays up to date on relevant industry topics.
Physical Requirements
Direct Service Staff:
This position requires time sitting, standing, walking, carrying and lifting up to 25lbs. This role also requires operating desktop, laptop and/or cell phone, and communicating with colleagues.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Child & Family will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, genetic predisposition or genetic carrier status, or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law, nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons, except for reasonable accommodation as required by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
In order to provide equitable service delivery and go above and beyond equal opportunity requirements, our organization is committed to ensuring that all staff are able to perform the following cultural competencies:
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and others.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.
Affirmative Action
Child & Family strives to achieve a workforce that includes representation of qualified affirmative action group members in proportion to the qualified and available target group workforce in the community that we serve.
Qualifications:
Skills & Abilities
• • Current Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Early Childhood Education Certificate (Pre-K – Grade 2) or
• Current Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education Certificate (Birth – Grade), which includes Early Childhood Education Certification or
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field such as Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education from an accredited or approved institution of higher education.
In addition, the position requires:[CB1.1]
1. A minimum of 2 years of early childhood education classroom teaching experience AND
2. A 3-credit college course or a minimum of 40 documented hours of professional development over 2 years in mentoring, supervision, and leadership OR an individual professional development plan not to exceed 2 years from the date of employment for achieving this requirement AND
3. A Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standard certificate relevant to this position OR an individual professional development plan not to exceed 2 years from the date of employment for achieving this requirement.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a Childcare setting required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Leadership.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.
How To Apply:
Please use the link below to apply to the position.
https://childandfamily.applytojob.com/apply/HoEHtX94OI/Education-Coordinator?referrer=20250626163526ZRF4DBDS3KP6GJIJ
Other Information:
Total Rewards
Paid time off: 12 holidays, 1 personal day, up to 4 weeks vacation, 5 – 12 sick and safe leave days
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, VSP Vision Care including coverage for domestic partners, spouses, and/or dependents
100% company paid health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) through London Health
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) through London Health
Up to 2.5% company match and profit sharing 401K contributions after 1 year of service
100% company paid Cigna life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long term disability insurance
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Coastline EAP employee assistance program for staff, friends, and family
$2,000 – $4,000 bilingual stipends
$2,000 – $3,000 employee referral bonus and $500 foster parent referral bonus
$1,200 annual tuition assistance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Clinical supervision for students and those working towards licensure
Shift differentials
Mileage reimbursement
Discounts: 30%, 50%, or 100% childcare discount at Sandpipers early learning center, Nationwide pet insurance, Wishbone pet insurance, YMCA, BJ’s, Great Work Perks
Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
https://childandfamily.applytojob.com/apply/HoEHtX94OI/Education-Coordinator?referrer=20250626163526ZRF4DBDS3KP6GJIJ
