FAMILY CHILD CARE EDUCATIONAL LEAD - Program Coordinator II

About JPNDC

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) is a grassroots community development corporation anchored in 47 years of community organizing and resident leadership. We seek to help transform the lives and amplify the voices of Boston residents who have been excluded from prosperity by an inequitable economic system. We build affordable housing that allows people to thrive, provide economic prosperity services that help people build on their strengths, and organize people to pursue the changes they desire.

Based in Jamaica Plain, we envision an equitable and inclusive Boston in which all people have access to secure housing, economic prosperity for their families, safe and vibrant childcare, and neighborhoods with strong community relationships, political power, and opportunities to fulfill their potential.

JPNDC's Family Childcare program (FCC) is a system of 80 independent licensed early educators offering childcare in their homes to low-income children with public childcare subsidies. JPNDC supports educators in providing high-quality early education and care designed to prepare children for success in school and life. We also support families through an array of wraparound services and enrichment activities.

What We Offer

JPNDC offers an extensive benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for health insurance, vision, and Altus dental insurance, two weeks of vacation plus one week at the end of the year, and 14 holidays recognized per year. Additional benefits include employer-paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement plan, and much more!

We also offer CEU credit or comparable training to support professional development in areas such as DEI, economic and workforce development, early childhood education, and affordable housing and real estate finance.

The Role

The Education Coordinator will join the Family Child Care team, reporting directly to the Director of Family Care. As a dedicated and skilled professional, the Education Coordinator will serve as the liaison to the educators to develop and implement a high-impact set of curricula designed to ensure children in the FCC program reach a high degree of readiness for school entry.

The Education Coordinator will work with families, educators, BPS, and other academic institutions to achieve stellar results. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive impact in family-based education.

Duties

• Provide technical assistance to childcare educators on topics such as Dept. of Early Education & Care (DEEC) licensing requirements, professional development requirements, and quality programming standards in the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS).
• Develop innovative curriculums to maximize learning outcomes for the children and families through leading multi-generational, family-centered activities supported by the educators.
• Work with educators to ensure that all children enrolled in the FCC program are assessed at age-appropriate intervals in accordance with DEEC regulations.
• Assist educators with age-appropriate curriculum activities and lesson planning.
• Assist educators with CDA and accreditation initial and renewal applications.
• Conduct home visits to educator programs.
• Maintain educators' files in compliance with DEEC and JPNDC policies and regulations.
• Identify and connect community resources with educators and families.
• Assist, coordinate, and participate in educator professional days, additional technical assistance training, and related family activities during evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree in Early Education Curriculum.
• DEEC Lead Teacher certified (infant/toddler/preschool), Director I/II certified.
• Minimum of three years of direct service experience in early education programming/administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DEEC policies and regulations, Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), and early education credentialing programs.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish/Haitian/Cape Verdean Creole.
• Able to use own vehicle for work daily.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience using early education curriculum.
• Demonstrated experience building strong relationships with a diverse group of people.

Key Skills

• Must be a team player.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and solution-oriented.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule consistent with program hours of operation and business needs.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, client databases, and using technology to facilitate virtual sessions.

Employment Terms/Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefits package. Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000.

JPNDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer