Preschool Coordinator

Learning Links by AbilityPath is hiring Preschool Program Coordinator to join our Team

Location: Learning Links Palo Alto

The Program Coordinator provide ongoing support to our center and assist our Director with administrative task to support our school. The coordinator is responsible for mentoring teachers, supporting families and children and providing exceptional customer service.

ABOUT US:

We are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities extends to every member of our community. We are committed to the lifelong process of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and application to build a more inclusive culture, where everyone plays a role in advancing DEI. We will always have work to do, and we look forward to doing it TOGETHER

WHAT WE OFFER:

At AbilityPath, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:

• Up to 4 weeks of PTO*
• 10 paid holidays*
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire*
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Performance bonuses
• Educational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

*Full-time staff only

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Passion for the mission
• Interest in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt
• Shared commitment to DEI Learning and Application

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath works collaboratively to recruit and retain diverse diversity among our staff teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Responsible for front desk and reception area, answering calls, greeting and providing welcoming experience and supporting inquiries
• Support management of our student tracking system on 1Core
• Support and assist the Enrollment Coordinator(s) and Center Director with reaching center enrollment goals and managing transitions.
• Assist in leading Learning Links Preschool vision of creating a thriving inclusive learning environment; providing quality early childhood education and supporting children of all abilities
• Provide ongoing coaching to support teacher growth and improve quality in the classroom.
• Model best teaching practices when in the classroom and coach teachers on teaching strategies
• Support the management of all aspects of Title 22, licensing, and compliance policies in classroom setting
• Support teacher and classroom scheduling to manage student ratio and classroom supervision, and manage the scheduling of on-call staff and substitutes
• Support ECE/ECSE college relations, internships, and volunteer programs; manage scheduling and provide supervision to interns and volunteers
• Contribute to a culture of learning, teamwork, problem solving, and innovation; support a positive work environment for teachers and learning environment for children
• Support preschool team in continuous improvement through Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS), DRDP assessments, and the tracking of student progress
• Assist teachers in arranging the classroom into well-defined learning centers and ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate. *Please note that some of these are legal requirements to perform this role, these have been marked with and asterisk

• Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• 12+ core ECE units as per Title 22 requirements
• Experience teaching children ages birth - 5 years old

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Driver's License/ID
• Clean Driving Record (if applicable)
• Proof of negative TB test results
• Verification of occupational physical clearance
• Complete a criminal fingerprint clearance
• 18 years of age or job permit clearance

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.

• Ability to physically manage children up to 40 lbs (carrying, positioning)
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently
• Ability to sit and keyboard as needed

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver's license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Via Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.

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