Education Coordinator
Reports to:
Head Start Director
Schedule:
August-May Full-time. Varying summer hours June and July depending on workload.
Hours of work:
Full Day Mon-Thursday 8-4pm Fridays will be for classroom planning, trainings, and home visit days. A calendar is provided with some Fridays being non workdays.
Employee Benefits and Wage: $29.06 starting- 5% increase after 90 days with performance review.
- Generous 403(b) 5% company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment. Increases after 3 years of service.
- lunch meal provided
- Health insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).
- Paid time off (earn 4 hours per pay period)
- Sick Time (earn 4 hours per pay period)
- Holiday Pay (8 Holidays paid)
- Professional development assistance
Purpose of Position:
- To oversee the education component of the Head Start program ensuring classrooms are following policies, procedures, and the Head Start Performance Standards
- Site supervisor at one Head Start location, overseeing 5 teaching teams and classrooms. 4 classrooms are onsite, and one classroom is offsite. Will ensure that classrooms follow all SENDCAA and Head Start program policies and procedures and have a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
- Works as a team member with the Head Start Management Team, assisting with self-assessment, grant goals, and overall program improvement.
- Monitors and ensures the use of developmentally appropriate practices, materials, equipment, and environment.
- Provides regular visits and supports in the classrooms to monitor the environment, curriculum, assessments, and behavior support plans.
- Tracks data for Behavior Support plans and will assist in the classrooms as needed when challenging child behaviors occur.
- Provides coaching for teachers in teaching, learning, and collaborating groups.
- Organizes and leads training sessions regarding program policies, procedures, and curriculums.
- Ensures overall site safety regarding maintenance, drills, and active supervision.
- Conducts CLASS observations throughout the entire program.
To be considered for this position, you must acquire one of the following below.
- A Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education
- A Baccalaureate or advanced degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education, with experience teaching preschool children
- 1-year experience teaching in an early childhood environment and supervising teachers
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
