Education Coordinator

CROSSROADS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC • Norman, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director, the Education Coordinator provides leadership and direction to ensure quality delivery of services in early childhood education as set forth in Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in early childhood education preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience such as a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in early childhood education/curriculum implementation.
• Experience in teaching, program administration and evaluation
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in supervision and administering early childhood or adolescent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge and development of community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, and providing structure for children and youth.
• Computer literate.
• Accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Knowledge of community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services.
• Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test.
• An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required.
• Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions.
• The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to ensure quality delivery of services in early childhood education as set forth in Head Start Performance Standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits
• Life insurance & long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

What This Job Offers

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