Kindergarten Readiness Collaboration Coordinator - Part Time

Future Ready Five; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Future Ready Five in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Kindergarten Readiness Collaboration Coordinator (KRCC) to advance the organization's mission by administering developmental screeners and delivering targeted, small-group literacy interventions based on assessment data.

This role combines assessment, instruction, coaching, and family engagement across Franklin County, partnering with educators and families to support readiness, with part-time or full-time options and a schedule from 8:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience working with young children in educational or community settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse families and educators.
• Ability to travel daily within Franklin County using a valid driver's license.
• Successful FBI/BCI background check is required for work in child care settings.

Responsibilities

• Administer developmental screeners and ensure fidelity to protocols.
• Provide targeted, small-group literacy interventions informed by assessment data.
• Travel to preschool centers across Franklin County for screenings and interventions.
• Coach educators through modeling, observation, and feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of results, progress, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with teachers, center directors, families, and community partners.
• Ensure confidentiality and complete required documentation on deadlines.
• Participate in training and calibration to ensure fidelity to tools.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to continuous program improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Kindergarten Readiness Collaboration Coordinator (KRCC) plays a critical role in advancing Future Ready Five's mission to ensure children enter kindergarten prepared for success. This position supports preschool and pre-K classrooms across Franklin County by administering developmental screeners and delivering targeted, small-group literacy interventions based on assessment data.

Overview

The Kindergarten Readiness Collaboration Coordinator (KRCC) plays a critical role in advancing Future Ready Five's mission to ensure children enter kindergarten prepared for success. This position supports preschool and pre-K classrooms across Franklin County by administering developmental screeners and delivering targeted, small-group literacy interventions based on assessment data.

The KRCC partners closely with educators and families to strengthen early learning environments and promote sustainable instructional practices. In addition to direct child support, the KRCC empowers families by sharing assessment results, recommending resources, and facilitating workshops or office hours that position parents and caregivers as their child's first teacher.

This role combines assessment, instruction, coaching, and family engagement to create aligned, data-informed kindergarten readiness supports.

Work Schedule

Required hours are 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, in preschool classrooms throughout Franklin County. Afternoon and evening hours vary based on FR5 program needs. Both part-time and full-time positions are available.

Duties And Responsibilities

(Responsibilities may vary based on full-time or part-time status.)

• Assessment Administration (Required)
• Travel to preschool centers throughout Franklin County during screening periods.
• Administer developmental screeners using standardized tools provided by Future Ready Five.
• Ensure fidelity to screening protocols and maintain accurate documentation of results.
• Classroom Intervention & Instructional Support
• Travel to centers to provide targeted, small-group preschool and pre-K literacy interventions informed by assessment data and individualized child reports.
• Collaborate with teachers and center directors to integrate interventions seamlessly into classroom routines.
• Coach educators through in-class modeling, observation, and feedback to strengthen developmentally appropriate literacy practices.
• Maintain detailed records of intervention plans, service delivery, and individual child progress.
• Organization, Compliance & Dependability
• Maintain strict confidentiality of child and family data in compliance with organizational and legal standards.
• Meet documentation, reporting, and communication deadlines.
• Manage time effectively to balance screenings, interventions, family support, and travel between sites.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date digital records to support program monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Professional Practice & Continuous Improvement
• Participate in required training and calibration to ensure fidelity to assessment tools and intervention models.
• Serve as a liaison between FR5, early childhood education centers, families, and community partners to promote shared kindergarten readiness goals.
• Attend regular team meetings, professional development sessions, and collaborative planning opportunities.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical conduct at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission of Future Ready Five.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with young children in educational or community-based settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse families and educators.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving program needs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel daily within Franklin County.
• Successful FBI/BCI background check (required for work in child care settings).

Preferred

• Experience administering developmental screeners.
• Background in literacy instruction or early childhood intervention.
• Coaching or professional development experience with educators.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• $20–$25 per hour (based on experience)
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Monthly cell phone stipend

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour