Public Education Coordinator College of Education

Profile

Campus-Only Recruitment
Only current UM Employees* are eligible.
*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
invites applications for a
Public Education Coordinator
to join their team. The individual assigned to this position is employed during the academic year to work with the Learning and Belonging Preschool (LAB Preschool) Director to accomplish the broad, complex objectives based in the program. The person assigned to this position develops curriculum and co-teaches morning and afternoon preschool sessions.
This position is highly autonomous and requires daily independent decision-making and judgment. Primary responsibilities assigned to this position include mentoring University of Montana (UM) students in clinical experiences, developing and implementing preschool curriculum that meets NAEYC and state standards, providing support for program operations, and delivering professional development for child care and preschool teachers across the community and state. In addition, the person assigned to this position will be responsive to emerging trends and interests related to state and campus early childhood initiatives.
Clinical Mentor
Collaborate with the Director, other employees in this position, and Teaching and Learning faculty members to develop and review effective clinical supervision policies and practices for UM students
Implement effective clinical supervision strategies to guide and supervise the performance of UM students in clinical experiences.
Strategies will include conducting 15-minute pre and post-session planning/reflection meetings with UM clinical students, and developing training for weekly Early Childhood Education student seminars
Collaborate with Teaching and Learning faculty to provide performance feedback for UM students completing course work in the LAB Preschool
Preschool Curriculum Design and Implementation
Collaborate with the Director and other employees in this position to develop preschool curriculum and outcome-based evaluation criteria and processes that meet NAEYC Accreditation Standards, Montana DPHHS licensing requirements, and Montana STARS requirements
Oversee implementation of preschool curriculum and outcome-based evaluation criteria and processes for children enrolled in the session

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com