School Readiness Coordinator Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The School Readiness Coordinator position at Petal School District involves coordinating early childhood community re-certification, implementing continuation plans, working with various committees and programs to support pre-k quality, planning transition activities for kindergarten students, and participating in peer learning groups. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Contact the Coleman Center for Families and Children for inquiries.
Job Description
School Readiness Coordinator
Based on 217 days
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child and family development, elementary education, vocational home economics or related field. Experience working with families, child care providers and community partners preferred.
Performance Responsibilities:
coordinate the Petal Excel By 5 early childhood community re-certification process;
coordinate the implementation of the Petal Excel By 5 continuation plan-of-action;
work directly with and make scheduled reports to the Petal Excel By 5 steering committee and coalition;
work directly with child care/Head Start programs to support quality in pre-k programs;
work with the Petal Primary administration to plan and coordinate transition activities for kindergarten students;
work with the director of the Center for Families and Children and Petal Primary administrators in coordinating kindergarten readiness assessments;
participate in national, state and area peer leaning groups focused on early childhood;
participate in performance assessments and goal setting on an on-going basis Salary to be determined depending on degree and years of experience. After review of applications, based on qualifications, selected candidates will be contacted for interview.
For questions regarding your application or the interview process, please contact the Coleman Center for Families and Children at 601-584-4704.
The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.
Wes Carlisle, Director of Human Resources
(601)545-3002
103 East Central Avenue Petal, MS 39465
Kelli Brown, Title IX Coordinator
(601)545-3002
109 East Central Avenue Petal, MS 39465
Katie Charleville, Section 504 Coordinator
601-582-4247
613 South Main Street Petal, MS 39465
