Coordinator of Preschool Services

Duties

* Track all PFA and PI expenditures. Utilize purchase orders and credit card statements to code spending the appropriate grant line, while ensuring that overspending does not occur.

* Maintain PFA compliance using ISBE checklists (ECERS).

* Share program job opportunities and conduct interviews with potential hires. Complete a reference check and collect proof of necessary licensure to ensure quality candidates are hired.

* Supervise PFA staff, including staff evaluations.

* Approve PFA staff use of paid/unpaid time off. Coordinate coverage of classroom staff when time is requested off.

* Approve and submit PFA reports to the ROE:
Biweekly time and effort and monthly expense reports.

* Prepare the yearly school calendar for both students and staff. Work with the instructional leader to include the grant required training on professional learning days and early out Fridays.

* Prepare host site Memorandums of Understandings, collect necessary signatures, and ensure both parties are held accountable to items set forth in the MOUs.

* Visit each classroom weekly at a minimum.

* Meet weekly with the instructional leader to plan for staff support and problem-solve ongoing issues.

* Facilitate a monthly PFA meeting with instructional leader, family educators, and administrative assistant

* Attend monthly early childhood community meetings:
Early Childhood Forum of Central Illinois, Local Interagency Council, PFA Directors Meeting, and PFA(E) Program Support Group Meetings.

* Plan and facilitate monthly Pyramid Model Leadership Team meetings.

* Facilitate behavior support meetings and ensure plans are executed to fidelity.

* Co-lead (alongside contracted Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant) monthly reflective supervision meetings with PFA classroom team.

* Coordinate monthly nutrition presentations with OSF Nutritionist.

* Submit necessary information to ROE for reporting: GATA, Civil Rights Data, Enrollment, Classroom site data, and Immunizations.

* Ensure staff technology is in working order. Set up new devices including logging equipment, requesting ROE emails, connection to printers and bluetooth devices.

* Participate in PFA and PI family engagement activities: open house, family fun nights, parent groups, and advisory council.

* Resolve family conflict after unsuccessful remediation with classroom staff and family educators.

* Meet with staff and families when needed.

* Perform other incidental tasks consistent with both the goals and objectives of the Illinois State Board of Education's Early Childhood Block Grant.

Qualifications

* High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability

* Ability to maintain accurate detailed records

* Experience teaching at the preschool level, preferably in an ISBE funded classroom

* Professional Educator's License, Administrative Endorsement

Salary/Benefits

$70,000 - $85,000 annual salary. Sick, personal, and vacation days. TRS position with health insurance benefits. Full-time, 12-month schedule.

Additional Notes

Normal work day is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

How to Apply

Send cover letter, three references, and resume to:

Jacqui Jones

jjones

Email Address

jjones

School District

Peoria County Regional Office of Educati

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/13/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026