Early Childhood Education Coordinator - Happiness House CP Rochester : Job Details

About the Organization CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals. EOE Statement CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Description We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Education Coordinator to join our team ofClinical Professionals in our Children's Preschool Program. Individualized programs and attention from our experienced staff are delivered on our campus in an ideal, accessible suburban setting featuring a gymnasium, outdoor playground and heated swimming poolJob Title: Early Childhood Education CoordinatorLocation: CP Rochester - 3399 S. Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14623Salary: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 commensurate with experienceEmployment: Full Time/School Year - 37.5 hours a week (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm). Includes a 6-week summer program. This position follows the school calendar with vacations coinciding with school breaks. All School Breaks are paid. Evening and weekend work maybe required as job duties demand.Summary/Objective: Teaches young children in an integrated pre-school classroom with the Special Education Teacher. Creates and maintains a structured and effective program and safe environment that provides for the individual development needs of the children. Provides mentoring, instruction and training to Early Childhood Education Teachers.Required Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education with NYS certification in Childhood Education. Early Childhood Certification (Birth-Grade 2) preferred.

Experience working with young children.

Knowledge of child development and student learning.

Knowledge of content and instructional planning and implementation.

Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: NoneEssential Functions:

Imparts agency philosophy of Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential to children, families, program staff and community resources.

Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.

Ensure a meaningful and individualized educational experience for all students.

Administers developmental assessments to all students to gather data to determine how to meet individual development needs of the children.

Works with the Special Education Teacher to coordinate a structured program and safe environment that provides for the individual development needs of the children.

Facilitates the implementation of district driven UPK curriculum(s), NYS Learning Standards, as well as additional curricula (required by the agency and cooperating community-based entities) into daily classroom practices and procedures.

Consults with teachers within the UPK programs, offering peer coaching and suggestions/strategies for addressing the needs of specific children and situations in conjunction with Program Directors.

Provides assistance and support to teachers with regard to UPK data base systems, documentation and benchmark information, as well as additional district-based program requirements.

Monitors and supports teachers in the development, implementation and analysis of data collection to drive instruction.

Mentors and trains new UPK and 4410 staff members as needed for classroom cohesiveness.

Assists the Program Directors with teacher observations and staff performance reviews.

Attends all team, discipline and staff meetings as designated.

Participates in conferences, workshops, department meetings and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.

Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Coordinates the educational curriculum for children's program within the assigned site, in conjunction with the Program Director.

Facilitates the development of a consistent and appropriate curriculum for use in classroom or in the agency (development of cohesive curriculum)

Promotes integration and inclusion models.

Acts as consultant to other teachers in program, offering peer coaching and/or suggestions and ideas for working with specific children and situations.

Demonstrates leadership ability by setting goals, prioritizing needs and collaboratively finding possible solutions to program needs.

Provides assistance and support to teachers with regard to the Annual Review and paperwork process.

Communicates needs, concerns and strengths of department to Program Director regularly.

Meets with teaching staff regularly, in conjunction with site Director, to assure appropriate and accurate exchange of information.

Provides coaching and possible teaching for parents in high transition times such as EI to PS or PS to CSE.

Attends mandatory UPK trainings with UPK teachers.

Assures the Agency guidelines comply with all applicable N.Y.S. and local regulations and Federal Performance Standards.

Mentors and trains new staff members

Assists with classroom coverage as needed with Teacher absences

Oversees the Daycare Program in conjunction with the Program Director

Carries out Agency policies and procedures and communicates them to staff members.

Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.

Competency Requirements

Strong Collaboration Skills.

Strong Leadership Skills.

Effective Communication Skills.

Time Management Skills.

Effective Classroom Management Skills.

Behavior Management Skills

Supervisory Responsibility:Acting on site Director for OCFS as needed.Other Duties:

• Assist with evaluations
• Attend CPSE Meetings
• Assist Director with Annual Review process as needed
• Provide Tours as needed
• Check IEPs and STACS
• Enter data on the CPSE portal
• Assist with enrollment of new students in conjunction with Director
• Assist with transportation as needed
• Support Early Intervention Program
• Work with Clinical Supervisor to ensure therapy scripts are up to date
• Provide direction to/management of projects with administrative assistantThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office and preschool program environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.Travel:Travel is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.Comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid School Breaks
• 5 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Matching 403(b) and/or ROTH Retirement Plan
• Additional Insurance Offerings - Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.EEO Statement: The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.Position Requirements

Master's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education with NYS certification in Childhood Education. Early Childhood Certification (Birth-Grade 2) preferred.

Experience working with young children.

Knowledge of child development and student learning.

Knowledge of content and instructional planning and implementation.

Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

Location CP Rochester - Children's Services Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Category Education Number of Openings 1 Req Number EDU-24-00030 This position is currently accepting applications.