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Position Overview
The School Program Coordinator for our Edina location plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of The Gardner School. This person will supervise the overall operations of the school in the absence of the Executive School Director and Assistant School Director. This position assists with key operational tasks, ensuring a smooth and compliant school environment. The School Program Coordinator helps open and close the school, maintains business licensing standards for student-to-teacher ratios, manages Team Member breaks, and supports various administrative and educational functions. This role also includes responsibilities such as reviewing lesson plans, managing and teaching enrichment programs, and maintaining a safe, enriching atmosphere for children.
Key Responsibilities
School Program Support
Assist with opening and closing procedures, manage daily operations to ensure a consistent and smooth flow of activities.
Support the Executive School Director in the management of the School, consistent with all state and local regulations and The Gardner School policies and procedures.
Assists teachers and School leadership in ensuring that classroom and playground equipment is maintained in good repair.
Enforces all safety rules and regulations with Team Members for the safety of the children and parents.
Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families, addressing any questions, concerns, and feedback to support the school's commitment to exceptional care.
Compliance and Licensing Standards
Support ED and AD in monitoring and ensuring adherence to state licensing standards and maintaining the required student-to-teacher ratios at all times.
Team Member Break Management
Supports Team Member break schedules to ensure appropriate coverage, helping maintain compliance with staffing ratios and ensuring uninterrupted program quality. (Spends approximately 50% of time in classroom to support ratios and team breaks.)
Educational and Enrichment Program Oversight:
Review lesson plans to confirm alignment with curriculum standards.
Manage enrichment programs, and teach enrichment classes, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning experience for children.
Vendor management for enrichment programs.
Assist teachers with planning and implementing curriculum that reflects classroom observations and the goals of each child.
Classroom and Team Member Support:
Provide additional classroom support as needed, assisting teachers and Team members to ensure quality programming and a safe, productive environment.
Lead and teach children through all activities of the day, ensuring they have an enjoyable, well-rounded educational experience in the absence of teaching Team Members.
Qualifications :
Education:
Meet state of Minnesota licensing requirements for education and experience (Required)
Bachelor's degree Required. Prefer degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, or related field.
Experience:
A minimum of two years' experience in a licensed childcare with at least one year as a teacher or supervising a childcare program.
Other
Possess a valid driver's license
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem-solving skills in complex and critical situations such as injuries and accidents.
Must love working with children and have a loving and nurturing personality
Excellent communication skills, including personal face-to-face communications with parents, Team Members, and children
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of school directives, curriculum, and software
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional and positive relationships with parents and co-workers
Strong understanding of licensing standards and ratios
Problem solving skills
Effective communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
Ability to multi-task
Regular and reliable attendance
Physical Demands:
Ability to operate computer, phone and other office equipment as needed
Ability to lift and carry children up to 60 pounds
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position
Conduct class observations
The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years. We have created a rich learning environment that stimulates our students' physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. We provide extensive training, orientation, and continuing education programs. We have locations in 8 states and are growing. We strongly believe in a strong internal path to promotions, rewarding our amazing teachers with opportunities to gain experience within our privately-owned company. Above all, we choose faculty members who love the early childhood profession and have a strong, positive curiosity about life that sparks confidence and joy.
We offer state of the art facilities, full medical benefits, 401k, and discounted tuition.
The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.