Gearing Up For Kindergarten Program Coordinator - Internal Posting

Gearing Up For Kindergarten Program Coordinator

2026-2027 School year; 186 contract days, 100% FTE

Location: Mandan Public School District 

Salary: $3,000

This position is available to Mandan Public School District Employees only.

Position Summary:

The Gearing Up for Kindergarten Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful implementation of the Gearing Up for Kindergarten program. This role serves as the central point of contact for families, teachers, building administrators, and community partners, ensuring high-quality programming that supports children and families in preparing for kindergarten. The coordinator plays a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment where families feel valued and empowered as their child’s first teacher, fostering strong partnerships that support early learning and school readiness.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and manage program schedules, including sessions, events, and activities.
• Coordinate the availability and scheduling of teachers, volunteers/aides, presenters/speakers, and translators.
• Coordinate with building administration and custodial staff to reserve facilities, ensure room availability, and confirm buildings are open and accessible for all program activities.
• Ensure all program components are organized, communicated, and executed effectively.
• Lead recruitment efforts to engage children and families in the program.
• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies (social media, flyers, community partnerships, etc.).
• Manage enrollment processes, including registration, wait lists, and participant communication.
• Develop and monitor the program budget.
• Order supplies and materials needed for program delivery.
• Process stipends and payments for staff, presenters, and aides in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Develop and monitor the program budget.
• Order supplies and materials needed for program delivery.
• Process stipends and payments for staff, presenters, and aides in accordance with organizational procedures.

Reports to:

• Early Learning Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Must be current Mandan Public School District employee.
• Bachelors degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• Must hold appropriate license from the ND Education Standards and Practices Board.

Application Procedures
Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.

Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.