Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) Grant Manager, INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY [SY 2025-2026]

Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) Grant Manager INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY SY 2025-2026

Overview:

Salem Public Schools in partnership with 5 community-based organizations is the recipient of the CPPI grant in the amount of $1000000. This grant issued by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requires that the district assign a .5 FTE grant manager.

Roles & Responsibilities:

General Duties:

• Collaborate with district school and partner leaders
• Support implementation of the districts early childhood plan/goals and the Salem PreK Partnership strategic plan
• Disseminate relevant information to the proper agencies including district staff subcontracted partners and grant funded programs
• Attend EEC trainings and meetings and act as the point person to EEC for grant-funded activities
• Update any changes to the Contact Information sheet in EECs online grant application
• Support grant reporting requirements
• Serve as point person for data collection

Grant Compliance & Monitoring:

• Track and monitor implementation of grant priorities
• Assist with timely submission of required reports and compliance with all grant deadlines
• Coordinate with stakeholders (district and partners) to ensure seamless implementation of the grant

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Act as co-point person (in collaboration with Deputy Superintendent) to EEC and facilitate communication with partners
• Co-plan and co-facilitate the strategic leadership and operational leadership teams
• Coordinate family engagement initiatives and outreach in collaboration with the early education City Connects Coordinators and special education partners
• Strengthen the partnership with the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Director and Parent Child Manager
• Support implementation systems for screening childrens development and health ensuring a clear referral process that engages families and staff

Qualifications & Time Commitment:

• Must have 5-7 years experience in early childhood education
• Must have a deep understanding of the CPPI RFP and implementation of grant requirements
• Must commit 2 days/week to grant coordinator activities and coach in CPPI classrooms 3 days/week
• Must commit up to 10 additional hours/week after regular work day Sept. 1-Aug. 31 (37 weeks)

Compensation:

• Up to $15000 paid in 3 installments (Dec. 15 June 15 August 31)
• Timesheets submitted documenting time

How to Apply:
Please submit a brief statement of interest outlining your qualifications and interest to Kate Carbone by email on or before September 12 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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