Job Description
Job Description
Catholic Charities Boston provides opportunities that help ensure people of all backgrounds have what they need to survive and thrive. Are you passionate about our mission and want to make a difference for those in need within our communities?
With a refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds why not join Catholic Charities!
Depending on your role and your hours, we offer :
Paid time off - including holiday, vacation, and sick and personal timePaid family and medical leave - up to 26 weeks per year of combined paid family and medical leaveHealth insurance plans - including dental and vision insurance, with coverage that begins on your first day of employment. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) including health care reimbursement and dependent care reimbursement plansHealth care reimbursement account -to save money on out-of-pocket medical expensesInsurance eligibility - for short- and long-term disability, employer-provided life insurance and a variety of other insurance coverage403(b) retirement savings plan - with an annual increase, and Roth contribution option and core contributionCommuter choice benefit plan- to support pre-tax transit expenses and moreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)- providing short-term counseling for guidance on personal issues ranging from estate planning and elder care advice to fitness managementThe Education Coordinato r is responsible for coordinating all activities relating to curriculum development, implementation and evaluation, learning environments, and child assessment, as well as educational opportunities and training for home providers within the family childcare (FCC) system.
Job responsibilities :
Responsibilities of the position are below. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Coordinate all activities related to curriculum implementation within the family childcare system, including oversight of "Ages and Stages”Provide / arrange on-going curriculum consultation and support to family childcare educatorsMay manage and expand Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) grant funded activities.Provide in-service training to FCC staff and FCC educators relating to best practices in the field of Early Childhood EducationProvides CDA, FCC accreditation support to FCC educatorsResearch appropriate available courses and facilitate access to higher education opportunities for FCC educatorsInput data related to ASQ Manager as requiredGenerate reports as requested by the supervisor.May represent family childcare system on community committees and councils related to early childhood educationMonitor and assist with special education and Early Intervention referrals as needed.Observe, document, and report to the supervisor areas of concern that pertain to educatorsMonitor and support educational environment to maintain compliance with EEC, Catholic Charities, and other applicable standards and regulations.Physical, mental and emotional ability to accomplish the job, including climbing stairs, evacuating the building, with or without corrective devices and accommodations, including the ability to read and write, to hear the conversational voice, to speak and be understood, and the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.Follow through with all agency directives and assigned tasks and projects in a professional and positive manner, respecting supervision and constructive criticism.Model the CCAB mission statement to "respect the dignity of all people.”Attend all required meetings and trainings, which may involve evening hours.Demonstrate willingness to work cooperatively with colleagues.Maintain a high standard of ethical conduct and professional responsibility, including confidentiality, to children, families, colleagues, the Agency and the community.Have a plan for her / his own professional development (IPDP), staying current in the field by attendance at workshops and conferences, reading relevant literature, and / or taking or teaching courses, including 20 hours of professional development as required by EEC, and documented in the PQ RegistryWork is performed in an office setting, that requires long periods of sitting and traveling to educators’ home, agencies and meetingsQualifications :
EEC Lead Teacher certified.AA in early childhood education, BA preferredThree years teaching experience.Experience coaching mentoring adult learnersValid driver's license and transportation for local travelCompetent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteGood oral and written communication skillsBilingual ability in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole is preferred but not requiredAbility to pass a background record check (BRC)sign on bonus is payable as follows : half paid in first available payroll cycle following start date and half after successful completion of 90 day of employmentWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Visit us at : www.ccab.org .
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