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Job Goal:

The goal of this position is to develop and coordinate a comprehensive center program which complies with Federal Performance Standards; Ensure that staff, parents, and volunteers receive instruction and training in Early Childhood Education; and assist Component Directors in implementing the Family/Community Partnerships Component, ERSEA, & Health Services component of the program.

We offer a benefit package including medical, dental, flexible spending account, life, EAP, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off! To view our Benefit Package click Benefit Booklet!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Education Program Management
  • Assist in the planning and coordination of an Educational Services Program for Early Head Start/Head Start/OPK
    • Assist the Director of Education & Disabilities in education component planning, development, and operation
  • Record keeping and monitoring
    • Assist in monitoring classroom and home visit attendance
    • Assist with the tracking and reporting of ongoing assessment and screening according to assessment schedule
    • Ensure that all education forms are completed and utilized effectively and appropriately
• Staff Development and Support
  • Supervise Site Staff in program operations, to include using all agency policies and procedures for developing staff skills for successful job task completion
  • Assist in Staff Development by developing and implementing a training plan for staff.
• Coordination of Services
  • Assist the Family Engagement Director as the contact person for Human Service agencies for social service issues and concerns.
    • Assist the Family Engagement Director in orienting training to staff and community partners on family strengthening
  • Assist the Health & Nutrition Director in the Health Services component
• Assist in the implementation of an agency wide Parent Involvement Program
• Conduct recruitment, selection and enrollment of children and maintain enrollment levels as prescribed by Head Start Policies and Performance Standards
• Maintain an adequate social services referral system for coordinating the resolution of family needs and goals.
  • Make home visits with each family for the completion of the Family Partnership agreement and follow up on goals established
  • Assist families in developing resources for resolving emergent social service needs and follow up with families on the appropriateness of the resources
  • Refer families to appropriate agencies and follow up on referrals
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with community resources/partners by making on-site visits
  • Orient and provide information to staff and parents regarding social services and community resources
  • Provide Parent Education as directed

Mandatory Vaccination:

• To protect the health and safety of our employees and families, and pursuant to the Governor's Order, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment by October 18, 2021. If you are unable to comply with this policy due to pregnancy, disability, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, we will ask for written verification.

Education Requirements:

• BA in Early Childhood Education or related field

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Two years teaching experience
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education, and developmentally appropriate practice
• Requires effective interpersonal and oral communication skills for supervisory duties
• Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to research best-practice and compliance guidance, complete work accurately, meet deadlines, and follow through on job duties and projects
• Requires the ability to use abstract reasoning, problem solving, planning and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing Regulations
• Community service experience (preferred)
• Ability to coordinate and/or conduct training sessions (preferred)
• Multi-cultural experience (preferred)
• Administrative background (preferred)
• Knowledge of risk/protective factors model and substance abuse prevention (preferred)
• Adequate means of transportation.
• Desire to work with low-income children and their families