Education Coordinator

Community Action Partnership of Dickinson•Dickinson, ND

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Education Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the education component of the Head Start Preschool Program. This role involves building community and public relations, coordinating the disabilities program, and utilizing resources to ensure the optimal benefit for Head Start Preschool participants and their families. The coordinator will supervise Head Start Preschool education staff in Dickinson and Mott.

Requirements

BA/BS in early childhood education or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.
Two years full-time experience teaching preschool aged children.
Past supervisory experience.
Experience working with people from various socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Demonstrated ability to establish a positive rapport with staff, clients, other agencies, businesses and the community.
Experience in planning, and presenting workshops, group informational presentations and media packets/recordings.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral forms.
Proficient with computers and software to include Windows, Internet and Microsoft Office software and other office equipment.
Current CPR and First Aid Certification within one year.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the education component of the Head Start Preschool Program.
Builds community and public relations representing the Head Start Program.
Coordinates the disabilities program for Head Start Preschool.
Utilizes resources to ensure optimum benefit of Head Start Preschool participants and family members.
Supervises Head Start Preschool education staff in Dickinson and Mott.
Participates in strategic planning of the agency and Head Start program.
Assists the Head Start Director by keeping within the fiscal constraints of the budget.
Assists in the development and support of Personnel Policies, Procedures and job descriptions.
Identifies professional and organizational issues and trends suggesting action, facilitating change and participates in restructuring of programs and services.
Maintains staff, client and agency wide confidentiality at all times.
Serves as liaison between departments in the agency and with other agencies and programs.
Assists with grant preparation and oversees grant management within area supervised.
Prepares various statistical and narrative reports to meet all Agency, Government and Grant requirements.
Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions as approved by the Head Start Director.
Participates on program related committees as approved by the Head Start Director.
Provides and oversees the education training within the Head Start department.
Oversees the department inventory, as well as securing necessary equipment and supplies.
Continues professional growth through educational and training experiences in their field.
Develops recommended policy considerations for Head Start and presents the considerations at appropriate meetings.
Ensures all required standards are maintained for the Head Start Program.
Prepares for and coordinates Program self-assessment with the assistance of the Program Coordinators.
Plans the Program Parent Committee with the other coordinators.
Develops, implements, and coordinates program goals and objectives for the education component.
Monitors materials and makes recommendations to the Head Start Director about needed materials.
Monitor child outcomes, analyzes data and prepares quarterly reports for management.
Supervises implementation of developmentally appropriate curricula and assists teachers in developing individual’s curricula.
Coordinates and tracks developmental screenings of all participants.
Monitors reporting system and reporting of the teachers to include but not limited to: anecdotal reports, lesson plans, individualized child plans, individualized child assessments and child outcomes.
Attends and participates in staff and parent conferences with teachers and program coordinators, as requested.
Implements the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations.
Facilitates integration of the program between Community Action Partnership and Mott-Regent Public Schools.
Attends the Individual Education Plan (IEP’s) for program participants, as needed.
Responsible for Kindergarten transition activities and information for Head Start families.
Assists with Human Resource activities related to educational staff to include: interviewing, recommendations for hiring, work improvement plans, disciplinary actions and recommendations for termination.
Supervise staff performance and progress within the department and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner.
Supervises educational staff by clarifying expectations, level of authority, accountability and responsibility.
Completes performance evaluations in a timely manner for Head Start Teachers and Teaching Assistants.