The Preschool Coordinator is responsible for the operation of the full-day RCLC Preschool Classroom, which will serve 15 children April through July 2024. The Preschool classroom is located at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church. This includes implementing High Scope curriculum and planning daily lessons to support children’s physical, language, cognitive, and social-emotional development, and assessing the children’s development as well as the learning environment. The Preschool Teacher is also responsible for ensuring that the classroom is in compliance with Indiana Registered Ministry regulations, the Child and Adult Care Food Program through the South Bend Schools, the state Child Care Voucher systems, and the Paths to Quality Rating system. The Preschool Teacher will maintain ongoing communication with parents, and plan/implement parent-child learning activities. The Preschool Teacher will coordinate schedules for and work collaboratively with student volunteers and AmeriCorps members in the Preschool classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Assist with recruitment and enrollment of preschool families. Assist parents with applications for CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers, and ensure parents remain in voucher compliance by swiping their voucher cards for daily attendance. Maintain ongoing communication with parents, which may include conducting home visits and parent conferences, writing a monthly parent newsletters, and planning at-home family literacy activities.

2. Plan and implement a daily preschool program that runs Monday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm, in April, May, June and July, and serves 15 children, ages 3-5 years. The preschool program will foster each child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in a nurturing and language/literacy-rich environment. This involves adhering to health, safety, and emergency care protocols and sanitation guidelines, creating an environment that fosters individual and group learning, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. The preschool will follow the High Scope Curriculum, which incorporates respect for individual differences including learning styles, cultural differences, point of views, and individual preferences. Weekly lesson plans will be posted in the classroom and made available to parents on request.

3. Maintain compliance with state agencies such as Paths to Quality, the Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning, and the Child and Adult Food Care Program through South Bend Schools. Make sure required records are kept accurately and updated regularly, and that operational guidelines are adhered to.

4. Collaborate with RCLC staff to promote an atmosphere that fosters relationship-building and learning at the Robinson Community Learning Center. Attend RCLC weekly staff meetings and participate in Center-wide events. Coordinate schedules and work collaboratively in the classroom with college student volunteers and AmeriCorps members.

Education—2 years college and a Child Development Associate Certificate or 15 college credit hours related to needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children age six years and under.

Experience—2 years preschool teaching experience

Knowledge of early childhood education, including ages and stages of child development, learning and curriculum, classroom environment, and health and safety requirements. Ability to relate well to diverse population of children and families. Patience, flexibility, and a spirit of adventure!

Strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task

Proficient with Google Suite and social media

Bilingual a plus

Bachelor’s Degree

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm