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Position Provide high-quality parent education to parents in the Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness Preschool programs. Part-time position M/W/Th early afternoons, T evenings, and other days as assigned. Approximately 10 hours per week with a likely increase in hours in spring 2018. Reports To: Early Childhood Family Education Coordinator Job Description 1.Plan, implement, and assess a curriculum that meets the various needs of parents of children aged birth to five 2.Collaborate with other parent educators to plan and implement lessons 3.Co-teach and collaborate with early childhood teacher(s) 4.Effectively facilitate large and small group discussion 5.Demonstrate knowledge of child development and positive parenting practices 6.Model positive adult-child interaction 7.Serve as a resource for parents on parenting topics, community resources, etc. 8.Stay up-to-date on current parenting research and best practices 9.Plan guest speakers and other classroom visits throughout the year 10.Communicate with parents/guardians regarding child’s development and progress in the classroom 11.Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to discuss curriculum plans, classroom needs, etc./as needed 12.Participate in monthly staff meetings and monthly check-in meetings with supervisor 13.Assist in other capacities as determined by the Director.

Position Provide high-quality early childhood education to children ages 4-5 in our full-day School Readiness Preschool (SRP) program. Applicants should demonstrate a love for teaching, passion for serving early childhood students and families, and the ability to successfully communicate with parents and fellow staff members. Seeking two part-time applicants or one full-time applicant; FTE will be determined based on applicants. Reports To: Early Childhood Family Education Coordinator Job Description 1.Plan, implement, and assess a curriculum that meets the various developmental needs of children 2.Collaborate with other early childhood teachers and classroom paraprofessionals to plan and implement lessons 3.Ability to co-teach with other professional staff 4.Communicate with parents/guardians regarding child’s development and progress in the classroom 5.Administer fall and spring assessments to record children’s skills in areas of language, physical, social, and emotional development 6.Provide a safe, nurturing educational environment for children, including those with special needs 7.Work closely with parent educator who plans and implements parent education sessions for families once a month 8.Plan field trips and on-site activities throughout the year 9.Collaborate with district lead and kindergarten teachers to ensure pre-K and K alignment 10.Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to discuss curriculum plans, classroom needs, etc./as needed 11.Participate in monthly staff meetings and monthly check-in meetings with supervisor 12.Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director.