Summer Transition Program Coach

Description

The Summer Transition Program (STP) budget includes one part-time Transition Coach position per classroom. This position serves as an essential link between home and school by fostering communication and collaboration, supporting families as their children prepare for a successful start to the new school year.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Compensation: $40.83 an hour, based on experience and education

Job Responsibilities:

Establish positive relationships with families, teachers, and school administrators

Assist the director in engaging with families to recruit children for the Summer Transition Program, emphasizing parental involvement, small teacher-student ratio, and the benefits of the program

Assist families in navigating the transition to the upcoming school year (Georgia’s Pre-K or Kindergarten) to ensure children are ready to start the new school year

• Registration Documents
• Locating a school
• Transportation options
• Provide education (training), community resources relevant to family needs, and opportunities for families to connect through weekly program activities
• Offer and host a minimum of one parent/adult workshop or family engagement activity weekly
• Develop a plan to provide prizes or ‘give aways’ for parent participation in workshops and family engagement activities
• Manage communication to parents/families through letters, phone calls, apps (ex. Remind, Brightwheel, Procare, etc.) to support student attendance and encourage adult/family participation in program activities
• Maintain or assist the site director with the maintenance of complete and accurate student files and assist families with obtaining any needed documentation
• Survey families to learn about any needs, interests (for workshops or family activities), preferred method of contact, and availability for participating in program activities
• Upon request, provide information about community resources such as GED, TANF, PeachCare for Kids, or help in obtaining extended day services (before or aftercare)
• Maintain Transition Coach Activity Form and Checklist weekly
• Collaborate with families and teachers to determine what Student Transition Materials should be purchased for each child ($600 per class), specific to the needs of each family
• Meet weekly (1x per week minimum) with STP classroom teachers to stay informed and collaborate Communicate with teachers to stay informed of any attendance concerns and follow up with families if concerns arise
• Collaborate with teachers to create opportunities for families to participate in classroom activities, provide take-home activities, or share information/reminders with families about upcoming events
  
  

Qualifications:

• CDA, TCC, TCD, Paraprofessional Certificate, Associate’s Degree (AA, AS, AAS, AAT) or higher credential in child development, early childhood education, family and child development, elementary education, educational leadership
• Experience working with families of young children
• Comfortable speaking with adults
• Ability to plan and facilitate adult workshops and family engagement activities
• Experience providing professional presentations
• Ability to work independently with a flexible schedule
• Strong organizational skills
• Fluently speak, read, write, and understand English and Spanish (Rising Pre-K)
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, interest, and skill in assisting families
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state or local law.

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