About the Team
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified GSRP Program Coordinator at Inkster Preparatory Academy in Inkster, MI dedicated to providing a superior education for all students.
The program coordinator oversees the operations of early childhood programs, ensuring quality instruction, provides support and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of curriculum/instructional initiatives related to early learning, including birth to age 5. This position supports schools to ensure the delivery of high-quality instructional programming.
About the Opportunity:
Responsibilities include to-
- Provides onsite and oversight to Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classrooms.
- Formulates annual goals and objectives for new and existing programs and services.
- Oversight includes curriculum implementation and GSRP licensing.
- Conduct classroom observations.
- Monitor student progress.
- Creates the school calendar, handbook and staffing schedules.
- Plans and coordinates events.
- Oversee the budgeting process and make certain that all the program needs are met for the GSRP program.
- Implements and oversees the GSRP evaluations system, which includes taking the lead in providing feedback, recommendations for professional development and follow-ups.
- Works with the teaching team to create meaningful programs of quality.
- Conducts and facilitates staff meetings.
- Develops in-service training for staff.
- Writes and prepares newsletters and marketing materials.
- Becomes a part of the school leadership team and meets at least twice a month with the principal to ensure consistent communication between programs.
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring new lead and associate teachers.
- Provides oversight and ensures implementation of the Highscope Curriculum in GSRP.
- Keeps abreast of developments within Early Childhood Education and informs staff in a timely manner.
- Monitors grant and licensing regulation to ensure compliance in all GSRP classrooms.
- Completion of childcare licensing renewals and the submission of corrective action plans.
- Attends all program meetings as the PSA.
- Meet regularly with the Early Childhood Specialist to ensure the proper instructional support is given by the director.
- Maintains and updates the MI Registry system on a regular basis.
- Maintains and updates the Great Start to Quality system and sustains at least 4 stars.
- Substitutes and floats as needed to ensure the 1:8 ratio is always maintained.
- Enroll students through the enrollment period and beyond.
- Point of contact for teachers and families in relation to communicating all community needs to the ECS to get proper support for families.
- Supports and oversees teacher observation notes are in the Highscope COR system while verifying that the notes are accurate and in compliance with the COR windows.
- Other instructions and duties as assigned by the school leader.
- Maintains accurate records.
About You:
- Minimum Requirement: Master's degree in early childhood education, Educational Leadership, or related field required.
- Must have formal training in the curriculum.
- Knowledge of child development principles and practices.
- Ability to interpret policy and procedures.
- Five or More years of relevant leadership experience· Must have or acquire knowledge of the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for preschool.
- Must be computer literate.
- Organizational and administrative ability to prioritize workload and complete the tasks in a timely matter with the ability to communicate with and support preschool teaching staff effectively and positively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and adapt establishing and maintain good rapport and working relationships at all organizational levels.
- Highly organized; ability to meet stringent deadlines, prioritize work, operate in a fast-paced work environment and coordinate projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and groups and maintain an effective working environment.
- Understanding of GSRP guidelines and familiarity with the implementation manual and guidelines.
About Us
"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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