Dual Language Education Coordinator

Early Learning Essentials•Springville, UT

About The Position

The Dual Language Education Coordinator ensures continuous implementation of a Planned Language Approach (PLA) and serves as the agency’s dual language resource. The role supports teaching practices that promote both English-language acquisition and continued development of home languages for dual language learners. The coordinator provides support and supervision in the Education service area to help teachers deliver comprehensive, developmentally appropriate education services to all Head Start children, including children with IEPs, behavioral support or health plans, and English language learners. Services support children’s social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development, the agency’s school readiness plan, and applicable Head Start standards, legislation, policies, and procedures. The position functionally supervises Child Development Specialists and Instructional Coaches. The position is scheduled for 233 working days and 13 paid holidays. A typical work week is Monday through Friday, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Full benefits are offered.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and another language as determined by the agency; English/Spanish is preferred.
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or a baccalaureate or advanced degree with equivalent early childhood education coursework and early education teaching experience.
Experience supervising in an early childhood education program.
Experience working with other cultures.
Extensive knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
Maintain interrater reliability in Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) and CLASS certification.
Demonstrated ability to organize, direct, and coordinate operations in personnel supervision, communications, and budget management.
Cultural competence to interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people from varied cultural backgrounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
Ability to write and speak English proficiently and professionally to meet job requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, subordinates, community groups, related agencies, and other people.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous implementation of a Planned Language Approach (PLA).
Serve as the agency’s dual language resource, supporting teaching practices that promote English-language acquisition and continued development of home languages for dual language learners.
Provide support and supervision in the Education service area so teachers deliver comprehensive education services to Head Start children, including children with IEPs, behavioral support or health plans, and English language learners.
Support children’s social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development in a developmentally appropriate manner toward social competence and school readiness.
Ensure education services align with Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act, agency policies and procedures, and the agency’s school readiness plan.
Functionally supervise Child Development Specialists and Instructional Coaches.
Organize, direct, and coordinate operations involving personnel supervision, communications, and budget management.
Maintain interrater reliability in Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) and CLASS certification.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, subordinates, community groups, related agencies, and other people.