2024-2025 Preschool Student Transition Specialist

3 weeks ago


Glendale, United States Alhambra Elementary School District Full time

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required. Has experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting. Has a strong understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and strategies to support children's mental health. Has excellent communication skills, both with children and adults, fostering trust and understanding.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The Preschool Student Transition Specialist will play a vital role in providing essential support to children during their transition into a new school environment. The primary focus of this position will be to address the various emotional, social, health, and educational needs of preschoolers to ensure a smooth and positive adjustment.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Emotional Support: Offer individualized emotional support and guidance to children exhibiting signs of separation anxiety, fear, or emotional distress. Implement strategies to foster a sense of security and well-being within the preschool environment.
- Social Interaction Facilitation: Create and facilitate activities that encourage safe social interaction among children, while promoting peer relationships and cooperative play.
- Learning Reinforcement: Identify learning gaps or developmental delays in children, including potty training, and introduce age-appropriate concepts and skills in a playful and engaging manner. Collaborate with educators to design and implement tailored learning activities and schedules that support the development of necessary skills and bridge learning disparities.
- Parental Collaboration: Communicate regularly with parents to address concerns, provide updates on their child's adjustment progress, and offer guidance on reinforcing safety measures and emotional support at home.
- Collaboration with Preschool Team: Work closely with educators, counselors, and administrative staff to create and implement a cohesive support system, sharing insights and strategies to enhance the overall well-being and adjustment of preschoolers.
- Documentation and Assessment: Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development, using observations and assessments to inform instructional planning and support ongoing growth.
- Professional Development: Stay informed about best practices in early childhood education and transition support, participating in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.

**SALARY**:Nine (9) month, paid on Teacher’s Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board Policies.

**EVALUATION**:Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy on the evaluation of certified staff.



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