Education Coordinator

Catholic Charities of Baltimore•Baltimore, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities’ Head Start/ Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and family self-sufficiency through holistic services. Catholic Charities of Baltimore Head Start in Baltimore City is currently seeking a Head Start Education Coordinator who will be responsible for managing the planning, implementation, and assessment of the education services area providing services that build on child and family strengths and school readiness. Incorporates Catholic Charities mission, vision, values and philosophies into daily work and demonstrating a positive attitude and focus on excellence. Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program targeted to low-income families in southwest Baltimore City, for their children to be well prepared when entering kindergarten and thus more successful in school and in life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a degree relating to early childhood education (coursework content must include birth to 5 age group) combined with one year experience teaching preschool age children.
Three years classroom experience is required.
If hired after 7/1/2008 for Early Head Start, college courses must include 3 semester hours or equivalent of approved infant/toddler coursework.
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a degree relating to early childhood education (coursework content must include birth to 5 age group) combined with one year experience teaching preschool age children.
Head Start Education coordinators must initiate the process to become CLASS reliable within one year of hire. Does not apply to Early Head Start Education Coordinators.
Must have the ability to coordinate and manage all aspects of the education services area.
Must have the ability to direct the work of others.
Must have the ability to facilitate meetings.
Must have the ability to implement training activities for groups and individuals.
Must have the ability to relate effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic groups.
Must have the ability to model effective teaching techniques.
Must have the ability to write clearly and effectively.
Must have the ability to model appropriate language when interacting with children and adults.
Must have the ability to model professional and personal integrity and function in an environment of site-based management.
Must be willing and able to participate with the children and teachers in all planned activities when appropriate.
Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook skills required.

Nice To Haves

one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Skype, and OneDrive desired.

Responsibilities

Ensures the implementation of program goals and objectives that are consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and Catholic Charities mission, vision & values.
Actively creates a climate of participation for staff, family, and community members.
Works collaboratively with other staff members in the implementation of plans, activities, policies, procedures, and other rules/guidelines.
Involves staff in plans, if possible, including the development and execution of goals.
Effectively hires trains, supervises, evaluates, and motivates staff providing timely and continuous feedback.
Holds staff accountable for their respective job duties.
Respectfully and legally addresses employees job performance or job-related issues.
Completes useful and informative performance appraisals which summarize each person’s contribution, development plans and outline goals which contribute to the program and organization whole.
Provides positive management to staff consistent with department and organization goals.
Serves as a liaison between the teaching staff and the Program Director.
Oversees the implementation of the designated curriculum; that classrooms create a stimulating environment; and that Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) are incorporated into Head Start classrooms.
Participates in the annual review of the program, update of service area plans and budget with teams of staff and parents.
Makes recommendations for changes that consider how clients/staff are affected by budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.