Early Childhood Education Coordinator

Title:

Early Childhood Education Coordinator

Site Supervisor for 2 sites in Fargo.

Reports to:

Head Start Director

Supervise:

Designated Teachers

Site Floats

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm, 10-month position, August-May. Must be fingerprinted for this position and start date depends on when state fingerprint results come back.

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for the implementation of the Performance Standards, as stated in the Federal Guidelines for Head Start. The primary purpose is to work with Head Start families to involve them in the program by providing activities and resources to help them work toward self-sufficiency.

Below are the essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

May be relocated within the SENDCAA Head Start or Early Head Start sites to best fit the program needs.

Employee Benefits and Wage:
Starting pay $29.06/hr.

• 403(b)
• Generous 403(b) company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment.
• Health insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development assistance
• 5% incentive increase after 90 days of employment bases on performance evaluation

Program

• Works closely with the Project Director, Assistant Director, and other members of the management team assisting with self-assessment, grant goals, and overall program improvement.
• Adheres to all principles of confidentiality:
  Shares appropriate information with co-workers, families, and the community. Displays appropriate discretion in confidential matters relating to program staff and participants.
• Trained as a mandated reporter and will report any observations of concern to Cass County Social Services.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and training sessions as recommended by the Project Director.
• Involved in the hiring process when hiring new teachers at the sites.
• Participates in the planning of regular training for classroom staff.
• Train and mentor new employees in the classroom by following the guidelines of the Training Plan.
• Responsible for applicable sections of the Program Information Report (PIR).
• Responsible for following, implementing, and ensuring that all staff follows Head Start and SENDCAA program policies and procedures, which include Standards of Conduct, Naptime, Outdoor Play, Classroom Relief, Meal Time, etc.
• Maintain a thorough or working knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Works to seek out new partnerships within the community.
• Treats all staff with positive regard as defined in Head Start’s mission statement and standard of conduct and responds to and gives feedback respectfully and positively.
• Participates in relevant meetings, including staff meetings, site meetings, reflective supervision & case management meetings.

• Participates in monitoring the development of a comprehensive child development environment, The Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Outcomes Framework, along with Creative Curriculum and North Dakota Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Helps ensure the use of developmentally appropriate practices, materials, equipment, and environment.
• Provide regular visits to classrooms to monitor the environments, curriculum, assessments, and behavior support plans.
• Educates teaching staff in all areas of the curriculum through relevant training.
• Ensures classroom teachers are utilizing the Creative Curriculum to fidelity.
• Monitors Weekly Planning Forms and ensures that the teacher is implementing as recorded and following study to fidelity.
• Ensures Conscious Discipline is implemented at the West site.
• Participates in CDAT meetings and may be asked to lead meetings or organize agenda for meetings.
• Supports school readiness and transition activities in collaboration with families, Head Start and Early Head Start staff, and Local Education Agencies.
• Ensures and documents the completion of two-family home visits and two conferences per family, per program year.
• Files all education paperwork in the Education File for every child. Ensures all items are completed.
• Ensures accommodations for children…