Head Start Education Coordinator

Summary: Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the education component through supervision of classroom staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible for day to day operations of assigned Head Start facilities.
• Supervise Lead Teachers; evaluate as indicated annually
• Provide Leadership for Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start staff at assigned facilities.
• Maintain adequate staff and equipment to operate an effective education services program.
• Visit the classrooms and staff for purposes of observation, consultation, supervision, monitoring and coaching.
• Monitor field trip activities; approve time sheets and other paperwork and documentation completed by the teaching staff, including home visits and Parent/Teacher conferences.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and carrying out training events with Leadership Team
• Train and monitor teaching staff on the designated screening and assessment of children, and assist in implementing the results in the classrooms.
• Assist teachers in developing daily activities and lesson plans around child outcomes.
• Assist the Education Services Manager in the development and implementation of the curriculum, and planning teacher meetings.
• Conduct orientation for substitutes, new education component staff and volunteers.
• Work with teaching staff to develop individual plans for improvement using designated classroom checklists.
• Participate in family /child support meetings and Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, as requested.
• Review the Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) licensing site for current information.
• Participate in the annual self-assessment and Community Assessment.
• Annually hold meetings of preschool teachers, childcare providers, developmental preschool teachers and kindergarten teachers to promote partnerships and to discuss transitioning activities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community schools and other programs and agencies.
• Participate in training events and meetings as requested by the Head Start Director.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations regarding education services.
• Knowledgeable of and responsible for the implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and aware of the Agency’s other programs, mission and goals.
• Assist in the delivery of supplies to classrooms and centers.
• Model professional behavior and dress code.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will supervise Lead Teachers at assigned facilities. Responsible for the day to day operations, overall supervision, and evaluation of the classrooms. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; motivating to succeed and taking corrective action; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. /B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education/Development, or have a B.A. /B.S. in another field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to ECE/ECD experience teaching preschool-age children. Coordinator will have training and experience in areas that include: theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support. Must have staff supervisory experience and capacity to offer assistance to Lead Teachers in the implementation and adaptation of curricula to the needs of children in a Head Start classroom.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, Head Start regulations, technical procedures, and applicable laws. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Know basic computer operations including Windows, Microsoft Office productsand e-mail. Willing to learn Head Start-specific software and internet use.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect and analyzedata, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to travel throughout the four-county service area regularly and travel occasionally, state and nationwide. Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and be insurable. Prior to employment, and every three years thereafter, employee must have a physical examination with a TB screening (documented on DHS form 470-5152). Upon hire, and as required thereafter, must submit fingerprints for a national criminal record check. Upon hire, and as required thereafter, must obtain/maintain current: First Aid and CPR certification, Mandatory Child Abuse and Neglect certification, Medication Administration training, Universal Precautions, Bus Monitor training, and Nutrition/Civil Rights training as required by our regulatory agencies. Employee must have access to working telephone and must keep the Central Office informed of the current telephone number.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is requiredto talk and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands, arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees may visit classrooms of up to sixteen (16)children ages zero - five years, accompany the class on field trips, and accompany teachers on home visits. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees may be exposed to childhood illnesses and may travel in inclement weather. May occasionally work evening and/or weekend hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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