Universal Prekindergarten - 2 Coordinator
Company: Wonderful College Prep Academy
Location: Delano
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Company DescriptionWonderful College Prep Academy is a charter
network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a
world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to
graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to put them
on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a
nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where
students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation.
Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central
Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners.The
Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students
from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to
our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the
Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a
second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800
students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve almost 400
students in grades K-9 and will grow to serve students through 12th
grade over the next four years.Our fully equipped science labs and
makers spaces ensure students engage in hands-on learning with
access to state-of-the-art technology. Our comprehensive art, music
and athletic programs provide students with the opportunity to
pursue passions outside of academics, and we prioritize health and
wellness as a critical life skill from outdoor classes in learning
gardens and our farm-to-table cafeterias, to our on-campus student
health centers. The Academy aims to provide every opportunity for
our students that often is not found in public or charter schools,
including the ability to graduate from high school with a free
Associate Degree. In addition, all graduates are eligible to earn a
four-year renewable college scholarship through the generous
support of Lynda and Stewart Resnick.We seek thoughtful, inclusive,
skilled communicators, and creative problem-solvers who value
continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and
families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change
within the Central Valley of California and beyond.Job
DescriptionThe K-2 Coordinator collaborates with the elementary
principals, Superintendent, and CAO to build the vision of our
scholar's K-2 experience at Wonderful. The coordinator organizes
the strategic goals for the rollout of the vision, execution, and
oversight. The coordinator will also coach, meet with teachers, use
data to guide instruction, and lead professional development to
ensure our students' K-2 foundation is strong and engaging
instructionally, social-emotionally, and physically.Essential Job
Functions:
- Collaborate with school leaders, Superintendents, and CAO
- Create K-2 vision and strategic priorities.
- Organize, coordinate and implement the operations, activities,
services, projects and support functions of efforts for Universal
Prekindergarten (UPK) inclusive of a mixed delivery preschool
system focused on the whole child, P-3 alignment, and Universal
Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) implementation
- Coach; develop activities for teachers, administrators,
extended care providers, and other staff to provide supports for
UPK and enhance the educational effectiveness of UTK.
- Support teachers in developing teaching standards that engage
all students for effective learning
- Assist administrators in providing instructional support to UPK
- 2 teachers and designing professional development
- Train, coach and support Reading interventionists at each
school
- Organize vision and activities for families as partners so they
are engaged in their child's learning and understand end of year
expectations
- Support teachers in understanding the TNTP reaching rubric and
how it translates to UPK - 2
- Support administrators in solidifying progress monitoring
metrics for UPK - 2 students going through SST process
- Model instructional techniques to capture all students diverse
learning styles
- Teach and model lessons to teachers
- Develop and lead curriculum meetings
- Lead professional development in early learning, early literacy
and math experiential learning
- Use various forms of data to build program and progress
monitor
- Develop a foundation for writing in UPK - 2
- Perform other duties as assignedQualificationsJob Requirements:
- Multiple subject credential
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in child development,
early childhood, or a related field, required.
- Master's Degree in child development, early childhood, or a
related field, preferred.
- At least 5 years of directly related experience in early
childhood or TK teaching, training, programming, and project
management, required.
- At least one year of coach experience or similar roles
- Early Learning and Development research-based practices
including Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks,
and Desired Results
- Cross-cultural language and academic development emphasis
(CLAD) or equivalent
- Experience creating K-6 school curriculum
- Proficient in technology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless
candidate has a legally valid exemption.Working Conditions:
- Environment: Office environment; fast paced work, constant
interruptions.
- Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange
information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone;
seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer
monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and
other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and
reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to
retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects;
ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct
business.Additional InformationWonderful's dedication to you:
- Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Clinic
- Free access to the Wonderful Fitness Center
- Company paid health/vision/dental for self
- Voluntary 403b with company match
- Most positions are bonus eligible
- Subsidized preschool and college scholarships for your
childrenQuality of Life in the Central Valley:Framed by the Sierra
Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's
Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural
regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural
operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers
residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of
diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and
hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a
two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to
offer.EEO is the law
Keywords: Wonderful College Prep Academy, Delano , Universal Prekindergarten - 2 Coordinator, Other , Delano, California
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