EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Pediatrics Plus Developmental Preschool

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to join a team of dedicated professionals committed to creating an environment where children thrive?

At Pediatrics Plus, we work to empower children to conquer their world. Pediatrics Plus is a specialized pediatric healthcare provider. We are committed to helping children succeed in all stages of life through evidence-based therapy and education, diagnostic services, state-of-the-art facilities, specialized equipment, family support, and community investment.

We are looking for individual in Little Rock to ensure classroom excellence and development of classroom staff as an Education & Engagement Coordinator.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay - Starting Salary of $45K+ (based on experience and qualifications)
• Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off - 10 Days + the week of Christmas & 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Company Discounts & Incentives
• Company-provided Paid Training & Professional Development
• Continuing education opportunities
• Cutting edge classroom structures & curriculum
• State of the Art Facilities & Technology

Pediatrics Plus provides all of the necessary training to start your career as an Education & Engagement Coordinator, as well as opportunities to grow with us through professional development. Our training program will provide all the tools you need to be successful as you drive results in the classroom.

What you will do:

Our ideal candidate is someone who is excited to lead a team of teachers in meeting the educational needs of the children we serve.

• Assess preschool curriculum for relevancy and impact.
• Monitor implementation and modification of classroom curriculum.
• Aid in weekly communication to therapists concerning upcoming classroom curriculum and special events and activities in conjunction with the Administration team.
• Coach and develop Classroom Intervention Specialist(s) on implementation of appropriate teaching/engagement/interaction for the Classroom Team.
• Ensure quality assurance of classroom practices through active observation of classroom activities in each classroom. Observed activities include: Circle Time, Center Time, Arrivals, Departures, Transition Activities, Academic Activities, Recess Time, Nap.
• Complete an observation sheet for each classroom observation. Reports a summary of pertinent findings from observations during the weekly One-on-One with the Director.
• Create ongoing education and engagement plan for classroom staff.
• Supervise classroom meetings to ensure quality, purpose, and intention.
• Support Classroom Intervention Specialist in driving classroom staff performance and engagement.

What you have:

• A willingness to work with developmentally at-risk children
• Ability to manage and develop a team
• Ability to collaborate and work on a team
• Ability to engage in a manner that is fun, child-centered, mindful, and authentic
• Patience, positivity, & resilience
• Ability to productively react to direction in real-time
• Ability to adapt approach based on a child's developmental needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholder types (classroom staff, therapists, preschool administration, parents, etc.)
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance as needed
• Ability to move freely, quickly, and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position and to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
• Working knowledge of computer technology: Windows operating systems, iOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email

Minimum Requirements:

• Availability Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Bachelor's degree in Early-Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education with a current Arkansas State Certification OR Bachelor's degree in a related field + documented experience working with children with special needs
• Special education experience preferred
• 5+ years of successful experience in a classroom setting working with developmentally at-risk children or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: One location

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