PreK Staff and Programming Coordinator

We are seeking a collaborative, experienced, and relationship-centered PreK Staff Engagement & Programming Coordinator to support instructional quality, staff development, and the day-to-day health of our PreK program. This role combines classroom leadership, coaching, mentorship, systems coordination, and program development in service of a thriving school community grounded in trust, inclusion, and strong pedagogy.

This position is ideal for an educator and leader who enjoys both hands-on classroom support and administrative coordination, and who is passionate about building strong staff culture and sustainable educational systems.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and support for all PreK teaching staff
• Partner with Executive Director (ED) on matters relating to PreK staff and support annual review process
• Serve as a primary point of communication for staff concerns, morale, and feedback
• Foster a collaborative, relationship-based staff culture rooted in community and trust
• Collaborate closely with Infant/Toddler Coordinator to ensure continuity between infant/toddler and PreK programming
• Participate in strategic planning conversations and support mission- and values-driven decision making
• Communicate and collaborate with the Board of Directors and relevant committees as needed

• Spend an average of at least 60% of work time in classrooms providing hands-on support, modeling, and coverage
• Support teachers with pedagogy, curriculum development, parent communication, and classroom systems
• Collaborate with the ED on staffing plans, schedules, and classroom coverage
• Identify classroom and playground needs related to safety, programming, and functionality
• Ensure program quality and consistency aligned with the school’s values and pedagogical philosophy
• Coordinate summer camp programming and support summer staff hiring

• Coordinate with the ED to support students with special education needs
• Help ensure inclusion practices are respectful, feasible, and sustainable for staff
• Support staff access to relevant training and resources for working with diverse learners

• Lead PreK recruitment efforts in collaboration with the ED
• Develop job postings, outreach strategies, and candidate pipelines
• Conduct initial interviews and coordinate second-round interviews with ED
• Provide hiring recommendations focused on instructional quality, classroom fit, and alignment with the Turtle Island mission and vision

• Lead onboarding and orientation for new staff
• Review policies, procedures, and handbook expectations with incoming employees
• Track certifications, professional development requirements, and related documentation
• Coordinate professional development opportunities with school leadership
• Support the ED with performance management, redirective feedback, and improvement plans when needed

• Lead staff meetings focused on:
• Curriculum and pedagogy
• Classroom practices
• Professional growth
• Staff morale and culture
• Create and distribute a monthly staff newsletter
• Contribute programmatic insight to strategic planning and mission-driven discussions

• Collaborate with the ED to maintain and update the Staff Handbook
• Ensure staff practices align with licensing requirements and school policies
• Maintain current Act 166 prequalification status and yearly renewals
• Ensure curriculum alignment with Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS)
• Serve as Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) site administrator
• Support teachers in completing TSG reports and checkpoint requirements
• Coordinate caregiver conference scheduling with the ED and Infant/Toddler Coordinator

• Attend Teacher Advisory Committee meetings
• Participate in at least one board committee (encouraged)

• Vermont Educator ECE license or Elementary license with an ECE endorsement required
• Experience in early childhood education and classroom leadership
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills
• Commitment to collaborative and relationship-centered leadership
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and child development
• Experience with curriculum planning, staff support, and program coordination
• Ability to balance administrative systems work with hands-on classroom engagement
• Familiarity with licensing standards, Act 166, and Teaching Strategies GOLD preferred

We are looking for someone who:

• Leads with empathy, flexibility, and curiosity
• Builds trust and strong working relationships
• Supports educators through mentorship rather than hierarchy
• Values inclusion, collaboration, and reflective practice
• Believes strong staff culture is essential to high-quality early childhood education

Turtle Island Children’s Center (TICC) offers a thoughtful and supportive benefits package designed to promote staff wellness, sustainability, and professional growth.

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• 24 paid holidays and school breaks aligned closely with the Montpelier Roxbury Public School calendar
• 20 flexible paid leave days annually for illness, personal needs, or rest (prorated for part-time employees)
• Family leave to support significant life transitions and caregiving needs
• Eligible employees may choose one of the following monthly wellness benefit options:
• Direct Primary Care membership through North Branch Health, or
• $100 monthly wellness reimbursement for eligible physical or mental health services, or
• Up to $100/month toward Optima Benefits offerings, including dental, vision, life insurance, legal insurance, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) options
• Annual staff bonus
• Access to a 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for supplemental paid work, including before care, after care, coverage shifts, and special programming
• Support for required annual professional development hours and credential tracking
• Assistance managing IPDP and BFIS quality credential requirements
• Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
• 50% tuition discount for children of employees
• Stocked staff kitchen with snacks, coffee, and tea
• Compassionate, nature-based educational environment centered on creativity, community, and environmental stewardship