Annual Gift Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Burlington, VT

Job Summary

This position provides coordination in the implementation of school-based and community partner preschool programs for the district, supporting the delivery of early childhood services. This postion will work directly under the Director of Early Education Program. This is a year-round, non-union, salaried postion.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None; works closely with the Director of Early Education and preschool staff to coordinate the preschool program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison and right-hand person to the Director of Early Education Program, assisting in the development and implementation of curriculum, policies, and procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Work collaboratively with the Early Ed Director to maintain up to date knowledge for Vermont State statutes and Federal Regulations related Preschool and Special Education.
• Acts as the liaison with private programs for contracts, billing, attendance, TS Gold data collection and professional development.
• Oversee all requirements for Public Preschools to ensure compliance with the Agency of Human Services (AHS) and Agency of Education (AOE ).
• Ensure all requirements are met Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) staff files.
• Work with the Director of Early Education to identify trends and needs and provide input on how to fulfill preK expectations and requirements.

Act 166

• Coordinates Act 166 preschool enrollment for private and school-based programs.
• Verify and support registration for Prek students in both district and community programs
• Maintain/update student power school accounts as students enter or exit during the school year
• Develop class lists for community partners, noting student names, required documents, billing data and attendance
• Acts as the liaison with private partnership programs for contracts, billing, attendance, TS Gold data collection and professional development.
• Coordinate community outreach.
• Track the administration of TS Gold.

Program Based Support

• Provide support to program based classroom teachers
• Support coordination of professional development for preschool staff.
• Conduct annual staff and parent surveys to ensure continuous program improvement.
• Ensure building staff are knowledgeable in the implementation of PreK regulations.
• Renew the STARS annual reports and 3-year reviews in collaboration with school-based PreK teachers.
• Support classrooms in Sub coverage coordination.
• Support with preK placement and maintain the preK waitlist.
• Additional duties as needed.

Other

• Manage the Early Education budget in collaboration with the Early Education Director to make necessary purchases for office and staff
• Be proactive with regard to creative self-learning and professional development.
• Attend all required meetings, training, seminars and workshops.
• Follow all school policies and procedures in order for BSD to adhere to all Federal, State and OSHA regulations.
• Be responsible for safety in the workplace by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to an administrator and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication is essential.
• Ability to stay organized and follow through on daily tasks and projects.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with change.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to project a friendly, upbeat and approachable personality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, there may be work required outside of typical working hours.

Knowledge

Education: Bachelor’s Degree(required) Master Degree (preferred)

Experience: Working in public or private pre-school settings required.

Experience in Teaching and Leadership in Early childhood education is preferred.

Licenses and Endorsement: Vermont Teaching License with Early Childhood endorsement preferred but not required.

Skills

Language Skills

Ability to speak/understand English language and read/comprehend simple instructions.

Technical Skills

Solid understanding of Google platform including docs, spreadsheets, presentation and Microsoft Suite.

Confidentiality/Discretion

• This position is regularly exposed to student information.
• A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.

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  WORKING CONDITIONS: These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed. The inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

Equal Opportunity: The Burlington School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position: Early Ed Coordination Specialist

Location(s): Central Office

Reports to: Director of Early Education

Status: Salary based on education and experience

Work: Year Long position

Salary Range: XXXXX- Depending on work experience