Cooper Early Education Center

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Hurry and get those applications in FAST for the 2026-2027 school year. Space is limited so get those applications in soon. If you or someone you know has a child who turns 3 before Aug 30th, email [email protected] OR call 284-6510 ext 1927 for more information.

Are you a physical therapist, speech language-pathologist, occupational therapist, early childhood special education teacher, social worker, dietitian or nurse looking for something new?

Our dynamic Infant Toddler Team is hiring a full-time or part-time position. Apply today!

https://www.applitrack.com/newtonk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Harvey+County+Special+Education+Cooperative%22

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 📣
Do you have a passion for supporting infants, toddlers, and families? Join our team as a Full or Part-Time Early Interventionist in the Infant Toddler Program serving Harvey County! 💜🧸

We’re looking for caring, dedicated professionals to provide comprehensive, family-centered support as part of a transdisciplinary team helping young children thrive during their earliest years. 🌟

✨ Qualified applicants must hold Kansas licensure in one of the following areas:
• PT
• OT
• SLP
• ECSE
• Social Work
• Dietitian
• Nurse

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you! 💕

📩 Apply now or share this post with someone who would be a great fit!

Thank you Newton Fire/EMS for helping out with water day today!! We had a lot of fun on our field day getting sprayed and running through the water!

A reminder to our preschool graduates and their families. Graduation ceremony will take place tomorrow May 19th, with a limit of two guest per student due to fire safety regulations. Please remember to RSVP.

Newton USD 373 is pleased to announce the hiring of Paul Carver as Principal of Cooper Early Education Center and Jordan Trego as Assistant Principal. The pair will lead the district’s early childhood center beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Carver brings elementary leadership experience to the role, having served several years as a PreK-6 principal. Currently, he serves as the STEAM Teacher at Santa Fe 5/6 Center. He said the opportunity to serve at Cooper was one he felt strongly drawn toward because of the school’s impact on both students and families.

“I’ve worked several years as a PreK-6 principal, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the magic starts in early childhood,” said Carver. “I was drawn to Cooper because it isn't just a school, it’s a launchpad. It serves not only our early learners, but also the families. I am so excited to be part of the team that gives our community’s youngest learners their very first taste of success and our families an ally. There is nothing better than seeing a child realize for the first time that school is a place where they can do big things!”

Trego enters her 18th year in education and says she is eager to begin building relationships with students, staff and families at Cooper.

“I’m most excited about connecting with the Cooper family and championing the amazing things happening here,” said Trego. “I can’t wait to build on our current strengths and see how far we can grow together.”

Cooper Early Education Center serves Harvey County’s youngest learners through a variety of early childhood programs focused on preparing children for long-term success in school and beyond.