Site Supervisor/Curriculum Coordinator
North American Reggio Emilia Alliance - Los Angeles, CA
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Start Date: March 31, 2024Description, Responsibilities, & DutiesUnder the direction of the Children's Center's Director, the Site Supervisor/Curriculum Coordinator plays an integral part of the Center's administrative team and assists the Director in the development of curriculum practice and policy and long-term planning. Work collaboratively with other staff to achieve high-quality curriculum standards under the curricular guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This position will have part-time duties in the classroom in addition to the office. Plan and implement a well-balanced curriculum program of age-appropriate experiences and activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of the children. This person must be able to work well with others and be willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the Center's mission, goals, and philosophy. Under the direction of the Children's Center Director, this person will train, observe, and guide the teachers to ensure that the teaching staff provides responsive care, rigorous curriculum, and a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.Position Specific Accountabilities: Site Supervisor/Curriculum CoordinatorWork closely with Director and staff in establishing responsive care and curriculum guidelines in line with the LMUCC philosophy.Provide overall leadership, guidance, and supervision of teaching staff to ensure that the teaching staff provides responsive care and a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.Support the team's professional growth by providing direction and coaching for staff. Work closely with the teachers in the classroom, collaborating in the curriculum process through modeling and training in the classroom and in individual or team meetings to support the curriculum cycle.Train teachers in documentation that effectively demonstrates children's learning through the curriculum. Support and train new staff in the emergent curriculum process, including but not limited to the observation, implementation, and documentation cycle.Conduct weekly team meetings to provide for ongoing discussions concerning children's progress and behaviors. Effectively promote and maintain a sense of teamwork with staff; facilitate group problem-solving.Work closely with teachers and the Director in planning and maintaining developmentally appropriate environments (indoors and outdoors). Maintain areas designated for the dissemination of staff and children's work (i.e., hallways, bulletin boards, walls, etc.). Work closely with the Center Director in purchasing, caring for, and keeping inventory of classroom materials, including books, art materials, toys, and furniture.Document and connect the curriculum in the program to the extended LMU community on campus. Consult with and relate to other campus departments and community organizations in an outreach capacity.Serve as a resource and site supervising teacher for LMU student interns in their site fieldwork component.Cooperate with other staff through attendance and active participation in staff meetings and addressing school-wide concerns as deemed necessary by the Director.Develop meaningful partnerships with parents through facilitation of open, supportive communication on an ongoing basis. Develop and assist in facilitating parent programs and events.Provide necessary information to parents concerning their child's development by conducting parent conferences, including overseeing DRDP assessments, with each family at least twice a year, and additionally as needed. Provide information about community resources to parents and staff.Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Director.Loyola Marymount University Expectations: Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.Minimum Qualifications/RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, and see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry, and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, and use depth perception.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is normal.MENTAL DEMANDS: Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, and use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.Salary & BenefitsSalary range: $66,560.00 - $75,200.00. Salary commensurate with education and experience.Application ProceduresFor full consideration, please submit resume to:Apply Online at: DescriptionContact InfoJeff YauAll potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Senior Human Resources Specialist Talent AcquisitionPhone #: 310-338-7346Email Address: support will help us advance the quality of every child's one childhood.Together, we are empowering exceptional education.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-19