Education ​/ Teaching Coordinator, Early Childhood Education

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Head Start Education Coordinator

Classification:129, EC15E

Reports To:

Head Start Education and Disabilities Specialist

Effective Date:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Guide staff through observation, coaching, mentoring, and monitoring; provide training and technical assistance to teaching staff in a supportive, instructive, and non-judgmental way.

* Ensure the incorporation of the Creative Curriculum to fidelity; assist teaching staff in understanding and interpreting child observation data and establishing appropriate individual child goals based on knowledge of child development.

* Conduct observations using CLASS, QCIT, and locally designed tools to ensure that school readiness goals for enrolled children are addressed with appropriate individualized activities.

* Conduct a regular visitation and follow-up cycle for all assigned classrooms that includes written communication of areas of strength and areas for improvement needed.

* Serve as part of a multidisciplinary team along with the Site Supervisor and Early Childhood Clinician to support effective teaching practices and optimize child outcomes.

COMPETENCIES:

* Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.

* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in-group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

* Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others. Project Management - Develops project plans;
Coordinates projects;
Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget;
Manages project team activities.

* Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

* Written & Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Speaks and writes clearly and informatively;
Varies communication style to meet needs;
Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.

* Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree (BA) or advanced degree in early childhood education; OR Bachelor's Degree (BA) or advanced degree in a related field AND equivalent early childhood education coursework WITH early education teaching experience.

* Knowledge of Head Start / Early Head Start preferred.

* Ability to provide training in principles of child development and School Readiness to large groups.

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

* Group Health Insurance Plans

* Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

* Long Term Disability & Short-Term Disability options

* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable

* Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)

* Comprehensive benefit time package

* Employee Assistance Program

* Bereavement time & Religious Holidays

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