ParentChild Plus Program Site Coordinator,, Salem, MA SY

Position: Parent Child Plus Program Site Coordinator, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]
Parent Child Plus Program Site Coordinator, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk
12.org/.

Program Overview:
The Parent Child+ Program (PC+) of Salem Public Schools is a research-proven, home-based early education program that prepares young children for school success by increasing language and literacy skills, enhancing social-emotional development, and strengthening the parent-child relationship. Through the reinforcement of verbal interaction and educational play, PC+ prepares two- and three-year-old children to enter school ready to learn and succeed academically.

We are looking for candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. You'll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to:

* Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity - The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background, ethnicity, language, and perspective. We embrace and affirm the backgrounds of all members of the SPS community and view our diversity as a powerful resource that supports us each in learning and doing our best work.

* Hold high expectations for students and colleagues - We see potential in all, especially our students, and maintain high expectations for achievement, while providing the support necessary to meet that bar. We hold ourselves to high expectations, modeling SPS values (equity, opportunity and belonging) and seeking opportunities to continuously improve.

* Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families - We are committed to building strong relationships among students, families, and colleagues that are collaborative in nature and contribute to the individual and collective success of SPS. We partner with families and colleagues to make decisions in the best interest of students and learning.

* Embrace feedback - We value reflective practitioners who learn from failure, using mistakes and challenges as opportunities for growth. It is important to model persistence and growth mindset and thrive in a culture of feedback.

Core Responsibilities:

Program Implementation & Staff Supervision

* Complete the National Center Training Institute, DAISY (MIS) training, and all required pre- and post-Training Institute online courses.

* Recruit, interview, and hire Early Learning Specialists (ELSs) and support personnel.

* Develop and implement required ELS training annually in accordance with the PC+ curriculum prior to starting the program, and conduct weekly staff meetings for ongoing training, home session updates, and coaching.

* Supervise ELSs to ensure services are high quality, in safe settings, and all required paperwork is accurate and complete.

* Evaluate ELSs annually, which must include observing at least one home session per year.

* Select, purchase, order, and distribute appropriate early childhood curricular materials (books and toys) in accordance with PC+ standards, and prepare curriculum guide sheets as needed.

* Carry a personal caseload of families.

Strengthen Relationships Between Schools and Families at the District Level

* Work with the Director of DEI & Engagement to develop and implement an engagement plan that aligns with the district's strategic plan.

* Develop programs, workshops and activities for families on topics such as implementing literacy plans at home, navigating SPS digital platforms, supporting social-emotional learning and reinforcing classroom instruction.

* Gather family voice and input through surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one conversations to help schools design learning supports that reflect community needs and strengths.

* Participate as part of the Early Ed Expo night, Back to School Festival and other district- or city-based events where the school will be represented and the presence of families is encouraged.

* Adjust schedule to accommodate and attend appropriate community and or school events and/or conduct outreach and other…