Education Coordinator Nikjak Wakacak

Winnebago Tribe•Winnebago, NE

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the CCDF Program Manager, this position will assist the CCDF Program Manager in overseeing the daily operations of a childcare facility's license(s) and directly oversee the classrooms and teachers. The role involves guiding the planning and implementation of a comprehensive early childhood education program that meets the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines, tribal, state, and federal standards. The Education Coordinator will put into practice theories and sound practices of child and adult education, embrace the role of the parent as the primary educator, and promote and support attachment between teacher, parent, and child. This position requires cooperation and close work with teaching staff, parents, and families of the Sacred Children Care Center. Responsibilities include implementing the approved curriculum, coaching, and reflective supervision of teaching staff, and enforcing health and safety standards.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in a bachelor degree program in Early Childhood.
Can have a degree in a related field with preschool teaching experience.
Must have supervisory skills or willingness to be trained.
Must have computer knowledge.
Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities.
Ability to collaboratively problem-solve.
Good staff/child relation skills are required.
Must be able to work with a variety of personalities.
This will require the individual to be able to deal with parents, children, and other tribal employees with tact, courtesy, respect and objectivity and maturity.
Must be able to speak to children at eye level, to play with the children and pick up toys/equipment from the floor.
Must be in good physical and mental health and be of good moral character.
Must have a physical examination and tuberculin test annually.
Presents a positive image in the community.
Must have a positive role model for children, families and staff.
Must attend all training courses as required by Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and Nebraska Child Care Licensure.
Must enter into an educational plan to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (if needed).
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Normal to heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
Manual dexterity with cooperatively free range of motion of all extremities including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet is required.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear.
Reading, writing, calculating.
Above average social interaction skills.
Reasoning/Analysis.
Works with minimal to no supervision.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
Will obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days and maintain throughout tenure.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of Nebraska Child Care Licensure and Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines.
Knowledge of Winnebago language and culture is desired.
A valid driver’s license and ability to meet eligibility guidelines is preferred.
Must be willing to learn Ho-Chunk Language.
Preferred candidate meets Nebraska Early Childhood certificate requirements or is able to obtain in Nebraska Early Childhood guidelines within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Understands and follows the chain of command of the Human Services Department and of the Tribal Organization.
Understands and adheres to the Policies and Procedures of Sacred Child Care Center and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
Oversee the childcare facility for day to day operations, which includes providing care for children enrolled at the Sacred Children Care Center.
Maintain supplies, meet reporting deadlines, issue verbal and written communications on behalf of the center, participate in conference calls, training sessions, and webinars.
Prepare and submit a monthly report that are required.
Develop and maintain a supportive and informative relationships with families, to encourage participation in the Tribe’s programming with an emphasis on provision of culturally competent services.
May be required to cover in the classroom as Lead Teacher and/or other staff to remain in ratio.
Assist with scheduling and conducting interviews, hiring and termination process for Lead Teachers, and Assistant Teachers.
Provide onboarding training to all new teaching staff.
Completes all probationary and annual Performance Appraisals as needed.
Record time and payroll for Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers.
Maintain appropriate staff coverage and child to adult ratios prior to operational hours.
Supervise and assist teachers in developing culturally appropriate lesson plans and provide constructive, individualized feedback to teachers.
Collaborate with Management team to make revisions and updates to Policies and Procedures, including the Sacred Childcare Center Staff and Family Handbook.
Maintains accurate records of classroom paperwork including lesson plans, newsletters etc.
Plans and allows time for staff, management team and education staff meetings.
Handles confidential information with discretion concerning all staff, children, families, and CCDF related activities.
Ensures teachers recognize any developmental delays, special medical or nutritional needs which affect any child in their care and ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
Collaborates with CCDF Program Manager in identifying barriers to children and families’ participation in the Sacred Children Care Center.
Participates in interdisciplinary meetings for children and families.
Ensures that IFSP goals are incorporated into the individualized lesson plans for children.
Recognize child’s skills, behavior and growth and development.
Models developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom including how to support the children’s social emotional needs.
Provide professional development to teaching staff.
Learn and use a variety of positive guidance methods such as reinforcement and redirection and use appropriately.
Monitors Classrooms to ensure the following are met: Maintaining an attractive, stimulating and healthy learning environment, Encouraging children to be independent in their selection of activities, Ensure that all children are always under appropriate supervision and guidance, Utilize Positive Behavior Supports strategies and interventions, Encourage children to develop self-regulation skills.
Engages in coaching and reflective supervision practices with classroom teachers to ensure high quality program practices by observing in the classrooms.
Ensure classrooms are using the curriculum.
Monitor and record lesson plans to ensure they include: Individualized student goals, Objectives utilizing the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and Creative Curriculum, And are developmentally appropriate that include experiences that will enhance the (1) language and literacy development, (2) cognition and general knowledge, (3) approaches to learning, (4) physically well-being and motor development, and (5) social and emotional development of each child (6) incorporate the Winnebago Language and Culture.
Monitors appropriate records and data on each child with emphasis upon the child’s response to developmental activities and his/her progress toward prescribed individual goals, as determined by staff and family.
Assists teachers in interpreting and analyzing assessment results to support teachers in using those results to plan individual and classroom experiences as well as in their conversations with families.
Provide leadership for the classroom team (e.g., plan for and lead team planning sessions, monitor teammates’ observation notes and appropriate goal identification, advocate for and support best practices in the classroom).
Participating as needed.
Serve as a mentor/model to Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher.
Models developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom including how to support the children’s social emotional needs.
Build positive relationship with all teaching staff, children and their families.
Directly supervises the Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers.