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Posted : Tuesday, October 17, 2023 08:55 AM
Description
The STEM (Science, Technology, and Engineering & Math) Coordinator will support a STEM-based enrichment program with teaching staff participating in our STEM cohorts.
The STEM coordinator would support teachers in their planning of curriculum that encourages children to independently explore, discover and actively learn.
You will provide curriculum implementation support for all age groups from Infant through Preschool.
The STEM Coordinator would inspire the cohort teaching teams at each location to develop emergent curriculum with a strong STEM focus.
Ability to: Problem solve, manage crisis, and work with teaching staff and young children of various cultures from low socio-economic backgrounds, demonstrate capacity to work with program staff in a matter that is empathetic, nonjudgmental, respectful, and professional.
Demonstrate a willingness to work primarily in an office and classroom environment.
Possess knowledge and understanding of STEM, child growth and development.
Be flexible and receptive to change.
Technical Skills: Basic computer skills to include MS Outlook and Internet usage Requirements *Duties:* * Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing activities appropriate for the age level, skill and social development of the children served.
* Complete and/or assist in planning activities for an assigned group of children and help be a resource for materials * Assist in the maintenance for an attractive, clean, creative, functional living and learning STEM environment (which may include fish, live plants, paint, tools and art) * Help in collecting data on activities at each location * Send out reminders, follow up and collect forms, documents, invoices and more * Visually help supervise the classroom and outdoor area when supporting activities at a location and or specific classroom * Adhere to and participate in the program evaluation of program using the Environment Rating Scale, CLASS, Desired Results, and/or NAEYC accreditation standards.
* Be familiar with, adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and be ready to implement them if necessary.
* Inform the teacher or supervisor of any concerns or observations of a child or the environment that may of interest or importance * Represent the agency consistently, always modeling a commitment to the agencies' Mission and values.
*Team Engagement:* * Maintain positive relationships with teachers.
* Attend education meetings as requested by supervisor * Model developmentally appropriate child interactions *Administrative:* * Must be able to use Excel, Word and Power Point * Become familiar with Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies * Head Start Early Learning Outcomes and Frameworks * Become familiar with Early Learnings goals and objectives for the current Program year *Other:* * Work cooperatively with Early Learning Team in achieving the goals and objectives of the classroom and center.
* Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the following actions without endangering one’s own health: * Reach a child 25 feet away within 10 seconds or less * Hear a child call for help from at least 50 feet away * Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation * Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact * Reach children on the highest piece of play equipment * Lift a minimum of 40 pounds * Sit on the floor and/or low chair and interact with children for an extended period.
* Follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
* Follow all Child Protective Services mandates and requirements, particularly regarding reporting of suspected child abuse.
* Follow Community Care Licensing rules and regulations and ensure classroom is in compliance * Adherence to all organization policies, procedures, Parent Handbook and Employee Handbook * Timely and accurate submission of time records to supervisor and reimbursements for expenses * Other duties as assigned by supervisor *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* * AA.
In Early Childhood Education/ Child Development or equivalent * Must be 18+ years of age (per Licensing Regulations) * Meets minimum Community Care Licensing requirements of “Master teacher” * Experience with children from ages birth to five (5) * Possess or be eligible to apply for a Child Development Master teacher permit or above *LANGUAGE SKILLS*: Education Manager should be able to verbally communicate with all program staff and other adults in English, use grammatically correct language, and when possible, speak in the teacher/child’s home language.
*PREFERRED LANGUAGE SKILLS:* Ability to speak with children in their native language.
Some classrooms may require bilingual abilities due to needs of the children enrolled.
*OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* * Submit and maintain clear Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting * Submit and maintain evidence of a current (completed within the last year) negative Tuberculin test and health report prior to hire * CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment; must maintain for duration of employment * Submit evidence of completion of education requirements prior to hire Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.
00 - $33.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * School Ability to Relocate: * San Mateo County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
The STEM coordinator would support teachers in their planning of curriculum that encourages children to independently explore, discover and actively learn.
You will provide curriculum implementation support for all age groups from Infant through Preschool.
The STEM Coordinator would inspire the cohort teaching teams at each location to develop emergent curriculum with a strong STEM focus.
Ability to: Problem solve, manage crisis, and work with teaching staff and young children of various cultures from low socio-economic backgrounds, demonstrate capacity to work with program staff in a matter that is empathetic, nonjudgmental, respectful, and professional.
Demonstrate a willingness to work primarily in an office and classroom environment.
Possess knowledge and understanding of STEM, child growth and development.
Be flexible and receptive to change.
Technical Skills: Basic computer skills to include MS Outlook and Internet usage Requirements *Duties:* * Assist in planning, preparing, and implementing activities appropriate for the age level, skill and social development of the children served.
* Complete and/or assist in planning activities for an assigned group of children and help be a resource for materials * Assist in the maintenance for an attractive, clean, creative, functional living and learning STEM environment (which may include fish, live plants, paint, tools and art) * Help in collecting data on activities at each location * Send out reminders, follow up and collect forms, documents, invoices and more * Visually help supervise the classroom and outdoor area when supporting activities at a location and or specific classroom * Adhere to and participate in the program evaluation of program using the Environment Rating Scale, CLASS, Desired Results, and/or NAEYC accreditation standards.
* Be familiar with, adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and be ready to implement them if necessary.
* Inform the teacher or supervisor of any concerns or observations of a child or the environment that may of interest or importance * Represent the agency consistently, always modeling a commitment to the agencies' Mission and values.
*Team Engagement:* * Maintain positive relationships with teachers.
* Attend education meetings as requested by supervisor * Model developmentally appropriate child interactions *Administrative:* * Must be able to use Excel, Word and Power Point * Become familiar with Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies * Head Start Early Learning Outcomes and Frameworks * Become familiar with Early Learnings goals and objectives for the current Program year *Other:* * Work cooperatively with Early Learning Team in achieving the goals and objectives of the classroom and center.
* Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing the following actions without endangering one’s own health: * Reach a child 25 feet away within 10 seconds or less * Hear a child call for help from at least 50 feet away * Comprehend and react to dangerous situations involving children without hesitation * Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact * Reach children on the highest piece of play equipment * Lift a minimum of 40 pounds * Sit on the floor and/or low chair and interact with children for an extended period.
* Follow all policies and procedures for handling confidential documentation and confidential information.
* Follow all Child Protective Services mandates and requirements, particularly regarding reporting of suspected child abuse.
* Follow Community Care Licensing rules and regulations and ensure classroom is in compliance * Adherence to all organization policies, procedures, Parent Handbook and Employee Handbook * Timely and accurate submission of time records to supervisor and reimbursements for expenses * Other duties as assigned by supervisor *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* * AA.
In Early Childhood Education/ Child Development or equivalent * Must be 18+ years of age (per Licensing Regulations) * Meets minimum Community Care Licensing requirements of “Master teacher” * Experience with children from ages birth to five (5) * Possess or be eligible to apply for a Child Development Master teacher permit or above *LANGUAGE SKILLS*: Education Manager should be able to verbally communicate with all program staff and other adults in English, use grammatically correct language, and when possible, speak in the teacher/child’s home language.
*PREFERRED LANGUAGE SKILLS:* Ability to speak with children in their native language.
Some classrooms may require bilingual abilities due to needs of the children enrolled.
*OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* * Submit and maintain clear Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting * Submit and maintain evidence of a current (completed within the last year) negative Tuberculin test and health report prior to hire * CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment; must maintain for duration of employment * Submit evidence of completion of education requirements prior to hire Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.
00 - $33.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * School Ability to Relocate: * San Mateo County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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• Location : San Mateo County, CA
• Post ID: 9072005462
