Assistant Center Education Coordinator - Full Year

Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties•Saint Paul, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Education Coordinator at the site, this management position is responsible for oversight and assisting in the implementation of effective services to children and families in the Head Start program. Duties include assisting in the responsibilities for Center operations, policies and procedures, acting as a liaison with parents, staff, internal and external collaborative partners, coordinating day-to-day classroom substitute staffing, and oversight of educational support staff and activities. This position may require teaching in the classroom, or in the role of any open position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.
One-year supervisory experience required.
Two years of experience teaching in an early childhood setting required.
Must be culturally competent and demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively and respectfully with varied socio-economic and culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or individuals.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate staff, parents and partners, and mentor, coach and model appropriate practices.
Ability to take initiative and to use good judgment.
Must be flexible and a team player.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule with some evening hours.
Must be proficient is using a computer including Microsoft for Windows or similar, e-mail and internet.
Ability to utilize new technologies such as software and applications as they are introduced to the agency.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire; must maintain certifications.
Obtain and maintain annual Pre-K CLASS Observation certification.
Because of the multiple locations of center, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation on a daily basis is required.
Normal office physical exertion required.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have the stamina to model best practices in the classroom and act appropriately in an emergency situation.
Physically capable of reacting to the demands of active 3-5-year olds.
Must be able to successfully pass pre-placement Head Start physical exam.
This position requires the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, and the ability to function independently.
Effectively relate and communicate to people of varying multi-ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Willing to use team-teaching approach.
Enjoy working with young children.
Capable of using good judgment and developmentally age appropriate best practices in daily teaching situations.

Nice To Haves

Six months of supervisory experience may be substituted with: Five years of experience teaching in a Head Start classroom OR 3 years of demonstrated experience of increasing responsibility in a Head Start Program
Previous Head Start experience preferred.
Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Dual Language Learners, MN Early Learning Standards, Head Start Performance Standards, Rule 3 requirements, CLASS tool, TS Gold Assessment Tool, MN accepted screening tools and knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting Center Education Coordinators with the supervision of center staff, and facilitating internal and external collaborative partners’ involvement to ensure classrooms and center are functioning in accordance with Minnesota Department of Human Services Division of Licensing (Rule 3-Regulations and Guidelines), Head Start Performance Standards, Parent Aware (MN QRIS), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines (CACFP).
Responsible for supporting the day-to-day center operations. Duties include assisting in supporting operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all state, federal and program regulations and requirements.
Responsible for appropriate behavior guidance and mandated reporting and compliance.
Ensure that all necessary documentation and reporting requirements are met.
Assist in administering a system to assess center’s equipment, supply and ground/building maintenance needs and ensure compliance with DHS-Rule 3 Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
Mentor, coach and provide work direction for assigned staff.
Assist in overseeing work schedules to ensure proper ratios and workloads are managed appropriately.
Utilize the agency's performance management system to provide meaningful performance feedback to assigned staff.
Work closely with staff to establish customized job-related goals and professional development plans.
Monitor goals and plans throughout the performance period.
Responsible for ensuring and promoting Parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program.
Ensure implementation of curriculum in compliance with established program criteria, and child assessment outcomes are documented and tracked utilizing program database.
Monitor compliance and follow up in completing the required Home Visits, Center Orientation, Parent Teacher conference, Attendance and Child Individual Goals.
Ensure staff have entered all required data into the program's database.
Ensure the full implementation of approved curricula through direct service by completing Fidelity checklist on all classrooms, monitoring lesson plans which include goals to achieve measurable outcomes in each curriculum area and Individual Learning Plans (ILP).
Monitor child observations and documentation, screening/assessments, and support of ILPs and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Complete and monitor Child Goal Analysis.
Follow up as needed.
Monitor and assist with the Transition Plans for all children in the Head Start program. Plans include children moving from Early Head Start to Head Start, center to center and Head Start to kindergarten.
Attends and participates in Agency meetings, training sessions, or other activities as assigned.
Assist in compliance with ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance).
Assist in all licensing requirements.
Represent the program as an advocate for children and families.
Responsible for conducting all duties in a safe manner.