University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 3 weeks ago
Preschool Development Grant Program Coordinator-CLASS - Center for Learning, Education, & Employment - UTK
Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Preschool Development Grant Program Coordinator to implement the Preschool Development Grant focused on enhancing early learning programs in Tennessee. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing teams, and providing professional development to improve educational outcomes for children aged birth to five.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work with CLEE Associate Director and program leadership to effectively implement scope of work
Manage Regional Access Coaches, PDG CLASS observers, and Pyramid Model trainers to ensure aligned and coordinated support to participating programs, schools, and educators
Develop a strategic action plan based on needs identified on initial assessment, using in-person/virtual leadership team meetings and observations/walkthroughs to monitor progress
Collaborate closely with CLEE Associate Director to ensure all aspects of the Preschool Development Grant are running smoothly and accurately
Collaborate with second Program Coordinator on revisions of TN Early Learning Development Standards (TN-ELDS) and Early Learning Quality Rating Scale
Collaborate with team to develop high-quality content for training and professional development based Pyramid Model
Develop and present training and professional development in-person and virtually to districts across the state of Tennessee
Work alongside Associate Director to seek out and apply for additional funding opportunities
Use collected data to help in summarizing the program’s growth for mid-year and end-year reporting
Continuous monitoring of improvement through scheduled walkthroughs
Ability to interpret and coach leadership on data regarding the quality of their early learning programs
Achieving reliability and observing educators and classroom environments using quality assessment measures such as Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
Manage pre- and post-CLASS observations for selected teachers in the participating programs conducted by both CLEE Coordinator and assigned Regional Access Coaches
Travel to programs to both provide direct support or support the assigned Regional Access Coach in coaching educators and program leadership based on needs determined in initial needs assessment and/or collected data
Form collaborative relationships with all necessary program staff participating in PDG Initiatives in support of building a foundation for enhanced preschool excellence
Provide in-person and virtual support to programs for planning and implementation of Pyramid Mode
Delegate administrative tasks to administrative assistant to ensure communication and other applicable tasks are completed on time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Early Childhood Education Preferred)
At least 3 years experience in education
At least 2 years experience managing a team/project
Previous professional experience in a role requiring coordination and/or consultation with individuals or agencies
Ability to be self-reflective and actively engage in district-level process improvement
Skilled in implementing processes and professional development at a district level
The ability to speak and model lessons and teaching techniques in front of educators, large groups, district leaders, and project partners to effectively improve outcomes for students
Knowledge about reading processes, assessment, and instruction
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to schedule and manage time effectively
Knowledge about developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
Skilled in training and/or coaching educators and aiding in professional development
Ability to navigate virtual / online platforms such as Google Workspace and Zoom
Preferred
Master's Degree (Early Childhood Education Preferred)
At least 5 years of experience in early childhood education
At least 3 years experience managing a team/project
At least 3 years experience in high-quality preschool content development
Ability to redeliver impactful training to educators and administrators
Understanding and knowledge of CLASS
Ability to engage and build relationships with project partners (educators, administrators, support personnel, other TDOE personnel) to effectively improve outcomes for students
Benefits
UT market range: MR10
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