Children's Services Coordinator - Education

Presbyterian Medical Services•Santa Fe, NM

14h•$59,704 - $63,334

About The Position

This position provides oversight of the Education and Early Childhood Development content area of the Head Start/Early Head Start program ensuring compliance with performance standards and recognized best practice in early childhood education and early intervention/special education. In addition, this position develops and implements the family literacy and transition program of Head Start/Early Head Start.

Requirements

BA/BS or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, or Child Development; OR a BA/BS with a minimum of 45 credits in Early Childhood Education.
Experience teaching children of any age from birth through five years.
One year supervisory experience.
Knowledge of current best practice for developmentally appropriate early childhood education, including theories and principles of child growth and development and family support.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite.
It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A (g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires: Criminal Background Checks.