Job Description:
Position Title:Head Start Education Coordinator
Classification:129, EC15E
Reports To:Head Start Education and Disabilities Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Education Coordinator supports teaching staff by providing ongoing professional development, building their teaching skills, monitoring their performance, and assisting them in applying new knowledge. This position is responsible for the education and early childhood development content area as stated in the Head Start Program Performance Standards. This includes the implementation of an early childhood curriculum and providing standards-recognized best practices in the field of early childhood education.
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.
- Assist teaching staff in developing a system that offers parents opportunities for enhancing their skills as first educators of their children through the use of home learning activities, family nights, planning educational activities, and providing opportunities to volunteer, attend training, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but participates in staff coaching, development, and performance management.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree (BA) or advanced degree in early childhood education; OR Bachelors 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
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JOB ID#14287 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut