Child Development Coordinator - Mission, Texas

UMOS • Mission, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Development Coordinator is responsible for monitoring various programs including Child Development, Disabilities, Nutrition, and Wellness. This role involves case reviews, classroom observations, child file reviews, in-house staffing, CLASS reviews, child and classroom transitions, case notes, and coordination of services while maintaining confidentiality. The coordinator may also perform classroom teacher duties as necessary. Additionally, this position provides direct supervision to Classroom Teachers and/or Assistant Teachers, conducts performance appraisals, and offers technical assistance. A key responsibility is recruiting and training volunteers to assist with child development duties such as screenings, assessments, home visits, parent/teacher conferences, lesson planning, individualization, and referrals for children with potential disabilities. The coordinator also plans and coordinates essential trainings for staff, parents, and volunteers, including First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogen/Universal Precautions, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Child Abuse/Neglect. Database management for Head Start Services in child development, Disabilities, and Mental Health is also a core function. The role involves providing training and technical assistance in various developmental areas, ensuring coordination of services among staff, and monitoring procedures for case reviews, health emergencies, and injury prevention. Assisting in the development of Professional Development Plans through observations and data review is crucial. The coordinator ensures new employees and volunteers receive necessary training during orientation. Compliance monitoring of classroom teachers for job duties, classroom management, and adherence to policies and standards is required. The role also oversees the implementation of Disabilities and Child Food and Adult Care program (CACFP) policies, including meal services and nutritional activities. Coordination with the Center Manager is essential for assessing and implementing Disabilities & Mental Wellness services, recruitment, and providing guidance to teachers. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring IEP/IFSP goals are implemented and tracked, and coordinates health and disability-related home visits. Maintaining appropriate staff-child ratios and ensuring active supervision procedures are followed, including bus safety, are critical. The position involves determining staff assignments and classroom space based on standards and regulations, coordinating Disabilities and Mental Wellness services at the center, and managing the loading/unloading of children from buses. Assisting with the Center budget, including in-kind contributions, and reviewing/approving lesson plans, home visits, and field trips are also part of the role. The coordinator is expected to attend various staff meetings and program activities and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Be 21 years of age
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development /or related field
• Must have at least 2 years of classroom experience and/or combination of 1-year classroom and 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Possess presentation/training experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license and have adequate insurance.
• Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Must complete an approved Shaken Baby Training & SIDS prior to working with children, Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days.
• Must have annual continuing Education hours to meet State and Federal requirements.
• Must register with State Childcare Registry (WI, MO, or AR) within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish oral and written preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Child Development, Disabilities, Nutrition and Wellness program including Case Reviews, classroom observations, child file reviews, in-house staffing, monthly CLASS reviews, child and classroom transitions, case notes and coordination of services while maintaining confidentiality of child and family, and as necessary perform classroom teacher duties.
• Provide direct supervision to Classroom Teachers and/or Assistant Teachers to conduct performance appraisals to include coordination and/or direct technical assistance.
• Recruit and train volunteers that will assist with child development duties that include implementation of Screenings, Assessments, Home Visits, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Lesson Planning, Individualization, referrals of children with potential disabilities and other tasks as assigned.
• In conjunction with Center Manager, plan and coordinate First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, Blood borne Pathogen/Universal Precautions, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Abuse/Neglect trainings for staff, parents, and volunteers.
• Maintain database management system for Head Start Services in child development, Disabilities and Mental Health.
• Provide training and technical assistance, including guidance, support, and supervision in areas of Child Development, Disabilities, Mental Health, Nutrition, and transition services, and ensure the coordination of services to children among staff.
• Monitor procedures for case reviews, health emergencies, injury/accident prevention, reporting (to include parents), and follow-up, individualization/ modifications for children with special needs.
• Assist with developing Professional Development Plans through promoting the use of T&TA forms, utilizing weekly, biweekly, and monthly observations, CLASS scores/information, and data review in the creations of such plans.
• Coordinate, plan, and ensure staff and volunteers hired after pre-service receive content area and agency training as part of the new employee orientation process prior to assuming duties.
• Monitor and track classroom teachers for compliance of job duties (ex: screenings/ assessments, home visits, conferences, individualization, lesson plans, child outcomes, proper case notes, classroom files, transitions, curriculum implementation) classroom management and classroom set-up, file reviews, adherence to policies and procedures, Head Start performance standards, and state licensing requirements.
• Ensure required documentation, classroom tracking systems, reports and referrals are completed and error free, and submit documents to corresponding Regional staff in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee the implementation of Disabilities and Child Food and Adult Care program (CACFP) policies and procedures including family style meal services, menus, meal schedules, and classroom nutritional activities.
• Coordinate with Center Manager in assessing and implementing Disabilities & Mental Wellness services, recruitment of children and children with disabilities, provide guidance and support to classroom teachers in the implementation of early care and educational services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing mandates and programmatic policies.
• Responsible for IEP/IFSP goals are implemented and tracked in coordination with teaching staff.
• Coordinate health, disability, pregnant women and/or newborns home visits with Family Services and teaching staff to maximize efficiency and staff time.
• Ensure children are always supervised and that staff-child ratios are maintained in each classroom.
• Ensure Active Supervision procedures are being implemented and monitored. This includes activities such as checking and securing buses, loading, and unloading of buses.
• In consultation with Center Manager, determine staff classroom teaching assignment and required space based on Head Start performance standards and State licensing regulations.
• Coordinate the Disabilities and Mental Wellness services at the center to include consultant schedule and work with staff and parents in accessing available Mental Wellness services at the center.
• In Coordination with the Center Manager, manage the loading and unloading of all children including checking and securing of buses in the morning and/or afternoon.
• Assist in executing and managing Center budget including the collection and processing of non-federal share (In-kind) with required documentation for Child Development and Health in accordance with UMOS policy and procedures.
• Review and approve lesson plans, home visits and field trips- ensuring activities are individualized to reflect individual needs and School Readiness goals.
• Attend Center and Regional staff meetings, case reviews, trainings, open houses, and other program activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level