Education Program Coordinator

Education Program Coordinator Job Description
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The Bennington Public Schools Foundation is hiring a full time Education Program Coordinator to support the All Star Kids Program. The Education Program Coordinator is a full time salaried employee of the Bennington Public Schools Foundation. The coordinator ensures the program meets its goals and objectives, evaluates sites, provides feedback to PD, implements training, documents files, assists with annual personnel evaluations, updates employee handbooks, ensures safety at sites and compliance with requirements of DHHS, and assists site directors with planning. The
Coordinator assists in creating and fostering a team environment to ensure the success of the program. Other duties include:

● Maintain the confidentiality of appropriate communications, documents and transactions.
● Perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions.
● Plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet deadlines.
● Post and maintain accurate data.
● Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, parents, teachers, board members and other employees.
● Operate standard office equipment.
● Learn and utilize various software programs used at the Foundation including Google Workspace.
● Understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
● Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
● Provide a high level of customer service to various groups including parents, teachers and Foundation Board members.
● Effectively manage, motivate and train staff.
● Be available by telephone to staff and parents, during the program's hours of operation.
● Conduct weekly Site Directors meeting.
● Comply with All Star Kids program documentation and confidentiality policies and procedures.
● Develop and maintain policies and procedures for All Star Kids program family and employee handbooks.
● Plan and implement All Star Kids program registration process.
● Respond promptly to inquiry and complaints from parents, All Star Kids program staff and district staff.
● Work within budgeting guidelines.
● Strong knowledge and prior experience in developing and implementing daily activities, including educational and recreational planning.

● A minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.
● Ability to effectively communicate with staff members.
● Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
● Demonstrate an ability to effectively evaluate staff and provide feedback for staff development.
● Ability to maintain confidentiality of appropriate communications, documents and transactions.
● Ability to plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet deadlines.
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, parents, teachers, board members and other employees.
● Ability to perform job duties independently and efficiently while managing frequent distractions.
● Ability to prepare and maintain departmental records, reports and correspondences pertaining to the functions of All Star Kids program.
● Ability to maintain all banking/economic aspects of All Star Kids Program.
● Be available by telephone to staff and parents, during program hours of operation.
● Provides guidance for and support to Site Directors, Assistant Directors and Child Care Assistants accordingly.
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

● High School Diploma or Higher
● Previous experience working with children in a childcare/educational environment preferred

Salary and Benefits:
● $45,000 annual salary based on experience and credentials
● 403b retirement plan with 3% employer match
● Partial paid health, dental and vision Insurance
● Life Insurance Policy
● Paid Time Off
● Paid Holidays
● Professional Development
● Free School Aged Childcare

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.The BPS Foundation does not discriminate and is an equal opportunity employer.

For employment questions and further details, please contact Blake Thompson at bthompson@bennps.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bennington, NE 68007: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with children in a childcare/educational environment: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $-1