Coordinator - Judy Center

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

PSASA union affiliation

State Retirement System

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a leader to coordinate Judy Centers citywide, supervise Coordinating Teachers and Support Specialists, and integrate Judy Centers into district plans. The role oversees grants, contracts, and partnerships, and reports to the Early Learning leadership team.

Grant funding determines funding availability. Essential duties include developing district Judy Center strategy, supervising staff, and evaluating performance across sites while ensuring policy compliance

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited institution.
• Maryland State Dept. of Education Admin I Certificate or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience in early childhood education.
• Experience coordinating services with multiple agencies and providers.
• Experience with public-private partnerships and managing budgets.
• Grant writing and monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Judy Center district strategy and monitor progress toward goals.
• Supervise Judy Center staff (Coordinating Teachers and Support Specialists).
• Create a roadmap of best practices for Judy Centers across sites.
• Analyze evaluations to prioritize staff time and resources.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance to Judy Center staff.
• Guide programming and manage partnerships and contracts.
• Oversee grants applications and reporting; liaise with MSDE.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and district standards.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget management

Staff development

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Maryland Public School Admin I certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsible for coordinating City Schools Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Family Education Centers. Manages the overall district strategy and performance of Judy Centers across the district in both a supervisory and support role. Coordinates grant development, applications, submissions, and approves and monitors spending by Judy Centers. Directs strategic planning and evaluates performance on a system-wide and individual program level. Manages policy relating to Judy Center programs. Collaborates with partners both within and outside of the district to develop programming and support implementation. Serves as a member of Early Learning leadership team and integrates Judy Centers into district plans and initiatives. This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Essential Functions

• Develops district Judy Center strategy, including supporting the achievement of and monitoring progress toward goals within the strategy.
• In collaboration with principals, supervises the Judy Center staff (Coordinating Teachers and Support Specialists).
• Creates a roadmap of Judy Center best practices to support all Judy Center staff and encourage the spread of innovative practices among Judy Center sites, with particular attention to incorporating the demonstration aspects of the early learning center at The Henderson Hopkins School.
• Analyzes findings from outside evaluators to determine how to effectively prioritize Center staff time and resources.
• Provides professional development and technical assistance for Judy Center staff.
• Guides and supports programming, assist in managing and understanding citywide partnerships.
• Manages grants applications and reporting.
• Approves contracts and spending.
• Liaises with MSDE on all Judy Center matters.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 180471.00

Minimum Salary 101250.00

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field or equivalent. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate with Admin I endorsement.
• Experience with Judy Centers and/or early childhood comprehensive services.
• Minimum of three years' experience in early childhood education.
• Experience in coordinating services and collaborating with multiple agencies and service providers.
• Experience with public-private partnerships and management of dollar budgets.
• Experience writing and monitoring grants, analyzing data, and conducting program evaluations.
• Experience in coordinating/managing early childhood program and ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate the work of others.
• Evidence of staff development experience and skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and appropriate curriculum for children birth through age five.
• Demonstrated ability to relate positively to colleagues, children, and families; work under pressure; and make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Thorough working knowledge of current technology to include critical programs, data base, record keeping, office equipment, and software.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential records and prepare reports from such records.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications including Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors Association (PSASA) bargaining union. This position is affiliated with the State Retirement System. In accord with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($101,250 - 149,361)