Employment Opportunities
Craven Smart Start, Inc. has the following opportunities listed below:
Raising a Reader Coordinator
Job Description:
The Raising A Reader (RAR) Coordinator is responsible for implementation and oversight of the RAR program for Craven County. RAR is an evidence-based program that assists parents in learning strategies to enhance shared reading routines, social-emotional learning, healthy relationships, and school success and beyond. Implementation consists of children receiving a Red Book Bag each week filled with high quality books to take home. Through this program, the RAR Coordinator and classroom teachers will encourage parents to increase their child’s literacy skills by modeling through shared reading within the classroom environment.
Work Schedule: Full-time
Supervisor:
Reports to the Executive Director. The Executive Director will provide monthly supervision meetings, a Performance Evaluation after the first three months of probationary employment and an annual Performance Evaluation.
Responsibilities:
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Attend the RAR National Coordinator Training prior to initial implementation.
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Assist in the annual application process to recruit and select child care programs that may be eligible to participate in the program.
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Plans, coordinates, and facilitates trainings for RAR site implementers.
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The RAR Coordinator and the site implementers will record the book bags children receive and document the return of book bags weekly.
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Plans, coordinates, and facilitates parenting trainings and workshops on the importance of literacy and learning book sharing strategies, to include a library event.
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Prepare reports for monitoring and data collection.
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Prepares and maintains quarterly reports in accordance with Smart Start requirements.
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Collects, enters, and updates database information collected related to the RAR National program.
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Any other duties as directed by the Executive Director that support the mission of the agency.
Other Responsibilities, Story Cubs:
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Story Cub groups meet twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00AM – 11:30AM)
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Ages two to three years old meet on Tuesdays and ages four year Pre-K meet on Thursdays.
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Literacy Coordinator is responsible for lesson plans (incorporate STEAM activities themed with story book) to be used during Story Cubs.
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Summer session (dependent upon funding): Meet one time weekly for 6 weeks one and include Summer Story Cubs Enrichment Field Trips.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
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3 years’ experience in programs serving young children and families with prior experience in program evaluation, data analysis, and training.
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Working knowledge of statistical and data-based programs
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Ability to present information effectively (writing and orally), and to communicate and collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
SALARY
Salary range based on experience.
To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Cassandra Bennett, Executive Director at cbennett@cravensmartstart.org or Craven Smart Start, 2111 F Neuse Blvd. New Bern, NC. 28560.