Temporary Ready To Learn Engagement Coordinator

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7279160 (Ref.No. BSU44840)
Posted: September 10, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Temporary RTL Coordinator will collaborate with key partners on the south side of Muncie to address critical early education needs of underserved children and families through playful, engaging and effective learning opportunities
Create and conduct workshops and camps by using high-quality content, resources and research, which is provided through the
CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, to help young learners develop science inquiry and informational text literacy skills that can help them succeed in school and in life. Also work with parents/caregivers and educators to give them additional skills to support these young learners at home and in the classroom.

Join our team as a Temporary Ready To Learn (RTL) Engagement Coordinator at Ball State University! This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the early education of underserved children and families in Muncie. You'll work closely with key community partners, create and lead engaging workshops and camps, and empower parents, caregivers, and educators with essential skills to support young learners. If you have a passion for early childhood education and experience in the field, this part-time position could be the perfect fit. Apply now to help shape the future of education in our community!

Job Function:

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or equivalent, or qualifying experience.

Minimum Experience:

Preference will be given to applicants with 2 years of experience in early childhood education or elementary education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare all materials needed for each workshop and camp and conduct and or oversee all workshops and camps at various locations in our target area.
Organize and lead training’s for additional facilitators who will be conducting workshops and camps in our target area.
Assist the Community Engagement and Grants Manager with successfully fulfilling all deliverables required for the project.
Attend neighborhood meetings and other events to distribute information about the project. Encourage early childhood educators to observe or volunteer with the project. Increase awareness about the educational resources.
Attend webinars, workshops and meetings required for the administration of the Ready To Learn initiative.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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