Playschool Coordinator

Davies Career and Technical High School in Lincoln, Rhode Island is a state school that prepares students with a technical skill set and training they can carry to future careers. Over 90% of graduates leave Davies with industry certification, with students choosing from across nine different career areas: Automotive Careers, Electrical, Machine Technology, Pre-Engineering, Cybersecurity, Biomanufacturing Technology, Education , Health Careers, Hospitality Careers, Graphics & Interactive Media. By providing hands-on training and career preparation, we not only help our students discover new passions, we help ensure each Davies graduate has the academic background and technical skills needed for future success. Davies is currently hiring a full-time Playschool Coordinator! Qualifications -Associates degree in Early Childhood or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred -Minimum of five years’ experience serving as a Lead Teacher in an early childhood/preschool setting -Hold or be eligible for the C.P.R. & First Aid Certification -Hold or be eligible for RIELDS Certification -Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable Essential Duties/Responsibilities -Oversee the daily operations of the Davies Playschool ensuring a developmentally appropriate supervised play environment for young children (ages 3.5-5) -Manage program enrollment, scheduling, attendance, and related documentation -Collaborate with Education CTE faculty to provide regular meaningful access to Davies Education program students in the Davies Playschool -Model professional teaching practices, classroom management lessons, and ethical standards for the Davies Education students -Provide ongoing feedback to students to promote job skills and workforce readiness -Manage the operational budget for the Davies Playschool, including purchasing, inventory management, and donations -Implement program policies and procedures related to operations, staffing, safety, and family engagement -Coordinate staffing to ensure appropriate coverage and optimal learning experiences for Davies Playschool students -Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and staff -Support outreach, recruitment, and community partnerships that enhance the Davies Playschool and Education CTE program -Perform other duties as assigned Skills & Understanding Required -Communicates and collaborates effectively with children, students, families, and colleagues -Know and understand state defined learning standards for children 3- 5 years old 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. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, sit, and talk or hear. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and distance vision. Daily use of small and large motor skills applicable to the operation of industrial machines and equipment. Regularly interacts with students, the public, and with other workers. Daily computer use. Regularly and essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Terms of Employment Salary: Established by the Director under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Benefits: Align to State of RI healthcare plan and other benefits in accordance with the standards recognized by the RI Board of Educations' Personnel Policy Manual and applicable RI State Personnel Rules. Work year: School year (180 days) plus 20 days agreed upon by immediate supervisor Workweek: Hours agreed upon by immediate supervisor; based on standard workweek Other The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently managing some of the duties of this position and additional duties may be assigned.