Sarah McDowell

Oversee daily operations of the early childhood education program, ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations and quality standards.

• Supervise and support a team of lead teachers, associate teachers, and support staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Implemented an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with developmental milestones and best practices in early childhood education.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and teacher evaluations to maintain high instructional quality and child engagement.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with parents and caregivers, including conferences, newsletters, and individualized child development reports.
• Manage enrollment processes, including tours, orientations, and intake assessments for new families.
• Collaborate with administrative leadership to create annual budgets, purchase supplies, and allocate classroom resources efficiently.
• Lead professional development sessions and training workshops to enhance staff knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with the school board and senior school administration to align early childhood programming with district-wide goals, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate special events, parent engagement activities, and community partnerships to enrich the preschool experience.

• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate, child-centered instruction using the HighScope Curriculum, focusing on active learning and individualized scaffolding.
• Utilized COR Advantage assessments and daily anecdotal notes to track student progress and inform lesson planning.
• Created and maintained a structured yet flexible classroom environment aligned with GSRP guidelines and HighScope’s daily routine.
• Fostered strong partnerships with families through regular home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and ongoing communication about child development.
• Collaborated with teaching teams and support staff to ensure compliance with GSRP program standards and support the holistic development of each child.

• Supported the Lead GSRP Teacher in implementing the HighScope Curriculum by facilitating small group activities, daily routines, and child-led learning experiences.
• Assisted in documenting student observations and collecting assessment data using COR Advantage to inform planning and individualized instruction.
• Collaborated closely with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supported social-emotional growth.
• Provided consistent support for children exhibiting challenging behaviors by implementing positive behavior strategies and individualized support plans.
• Built positive relationships with families through daily communication and participation in family engagement activities and home visits.