PreK Staff and Programming Coordinator

We are seeking a PreK Staff Engagement & Programming Coordinator who can lead our PreK program with expertise, passion, and dedication to building strong staff culture and sustainable educational systems.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator and leader who can balance hands-on classroom support with administrative coordination, and who is committed to collaborative, relationship-centered leadership.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and support for all PreK teaching staff, fostering a collaborative and relationship-based staff culture.
• Serve as a primary point of communication for staff concerns, morale, and feedback, and collaborate with the ED on matters relating to PreK staff.
• Partner with the ED to support staff development and lead onboarding and orientation for new staff.
• Foster a staff culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and reflective practice, and supports educators through mentorship rather than hierarchy.

• Spend an average of at least 60% of work time in classrooms providing hands-on support, modeling, and coverage, and support teachers with pedagogy, curriculum development, and parent communication.
• Collaborate with the ED on staffing plans, schedules, and classroom coverage, and ensure program quality and consistency aligned with the school’s values and pedagogical philosophy.
• Identify classroom and playground needs related to safety, programming, and functionality, and ensure staff practices align with licensing requirements and school policies.

• Coordinate with the ED to support students with special education needs, and ensure inclusion practices are respectful, feasible, and sustainable for staff.

• Lead PreK recruitment efforts in collaboration with the ED, and develop job postings, outreach strategies, and candidate pipelines.
• Conduct initial interviews and coordinate second-round interviews with the ED, and provide hiring recommendations focused on instructional quality and classroom fit.

• Lead onboarding and orientation for new staff, and track certifications, professional development requirements, and related documentation.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities with school leadership, and support the ED with performance management and redirective feedback.

• Lead staff meetings focused on curriculum, pedagogy, classroom practices, and professional growth, and create and distribute a monthly staff newsletter.

• Collaborate with the ED to maintain and update the Staff Handbook, and ensure staff practices align with licensing requirements and school policies.
• Serve as Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) site administrator, and support teachers in completing TSG reports and checkpoint requirements.

• Attend Teacher Advisory Committee meetings, and 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.
• 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