What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Coordinator position at Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis?
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The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is currently seeking a Center Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Center Coordinator is responsible for the management of a single site consisting of Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms. This includes monitoring curriculum and providing educational resources for staff and parents. The Center Coordinator has technical and administrative supervision over the Center staff; works in tandem with other program coordinators and specialists; and is a member of the Head Start/Early Head Start Management Team.
The above knowledge and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience.
Candidates must have:
- A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, is required, a master's degree is preferred
- three years of experience in curriculum planning and the instruction of pre-school children.
- Three years of experience in an administrative function with direct supervisory responsibilities is preferred.
- Experience in working with disadvantaged and low-income families is desirable.
- A physical exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination and background check are required.
Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, or any other status protected by law.
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