Early Childhood Technician

Position Description:

The Early Childhood Support Technician supports the operation of the coordinated efforts of the Early
Childhood Department and Jefferson Parish Schools Early Childhood Collaborative. The Early Childhood
Support Technician shall act as a representative of Jefferson Parish Schools and have the ability to
communicate intelligently with all stakeholders and vendors regarding policies and procedures of the
department.

Reports To:

Director of Network Services

Scope of Responsibility:

• Organizes, plans and participates in preschool registration for all Early Childhood Programs
• Reviews applications to determine eligibility for Early Childhood Programs
• Prioritizes, screens and distributes all telephone calls.
• Tracks and maintains numbers of all early childhood students placed at each site in the district.
• Coordinates Professional Development events for all Early Childhood related employees and the Early Childhood Collaborative supporting partners including all preschool related trainings offered for administrators, teachers, para-educators. Prepare handouts, room reservation, sign-in sheets, etc.
• Assists Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs with the completion of all LDOE reports including but not limited to TANF, Child Count, LA 4, 8g, and B-3 reports.
• Collaborates with the Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs to ensure program guidelines and budgetary compliance is met for both regular and Special Education Early Childhood Programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Network Services and Executive Director of Early Childhood Programs.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising
student achievement, and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful
candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• Detail-oriented and independent self-starter.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in general office work and use of computers.
• Data entry experience and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Google docs, etc.
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Integrity, initiative, and good moral character.
• Ability to relate to students, staff, administration, parents, and community.
• Possess desirable attributes of personality, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• Ability to be visionary and strategic is essential.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the organization and administration of the school system.
• Working knowledge of Pre-K and early care and education systems.
• Bilingual.

Physical Involvement:

Sitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking,
reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required. Ability to provide own transportation to
schools, work locations, and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations,
including locations not on the ground floor.