Early Learning Program Coordinator; Temporary

Position: Early Learning Program Coordinator (Temporary)
Location: Portland

Description

JOB TITLE:

Early Learning Program Coordinator, temporary, Grant-funded

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Early Learning Manager

FTE: 0.4688 (3.75 hours a day)

GENERAL DUTIES

SUMMARY:

In coordination with the Early Learning Manager, the Early Learning Program Coordinator will take lead responsibility for planning and hosting the district's Early Learning Family Fun Saturdays events as described in the Washington County 2025-27 Kindergarten Readiness, Partnership and Innovation Program (KPI) 2-year Grant Program. The process includes coordinating outreach and recruitment efforts, designing parent/child activities for ages 0-5 years, and engaging with early learning partners and elementary schools to deliver Family Fun Saturday and other "literacy nights" events that support parent/child bonding, promote early language and literacy, provide skills for parents to support their child's language and literacy, and provide skills for parents to support their child's social emotional development.

Alongside the Early Learning Manager, the Early Learning Program Coordinator will work closely with Community Action Head Start, NWRESD Early Childhood Special Education Services, Latino Network, IRCO and others, and maintain regular communication with school Family Partnership Advocates. Other major duties will include supporting marketing and recruitment efforts for PreK & Kindergarten Sign-Up, and other early learning outreach and communications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential requirements and responsibilities of this position are listed below. Employees in this position must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

* Coordinate district's Family Fun Saturday events, including communicating with partners and parents. Similarly, assist with elementary "literacy nights" events in support of inclusivity of families with children ages 0-5.

* Work closely with Community Action Head Start, NWRESD Early Childhood Special Education Services, Latino Network, IRCO and others, and maintain regular communication with school Family Partnership Advocates.

* Support marketing and recruitment efforts for PreK & Kindergarten sign-up.

* Represent TTSD early learning interests in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

* Gather data for and assist in preparation of reports to Washington County for KPI-specific deliverables.

* Collate information; produce reports and documents.

* Understand and interpret a variety of types of information from qualitative and quantitative sources.

* Support the TTSD early learning program by providing information, monitoring tasks and organizing documentation.

* Work with schools to collect survey information from parents and partners.

* Communicate information to staff, students, parents, community members in a positive and appropriate manner

* Establish positive relationships and open channels of communication with a variety of early learning providers

* Respect the confidentiality of administration, staff, students, and organizations of the community

* Other similar duties as needs arise

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND CAPABILITIES

* College degree or equivalent combination of coursework/work experience providing skills and competencies to perform the duties of the position

* Previous experience performing duties involving multiple tasks and stakeholder relations

* Skill in spreadsheet use

* Exceptional organizational skills

* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including with parents and members of the community

* Ability to relate to and converse comfortably with a wide range of people

* Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position

* Accurate and appropriate business language oral and written skills

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations

* Previous experience in early childhood field a plus

* Spanish language ability a plus

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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