Education Specialist

Community Action of South Mississippi•Moss Point, MS

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Specialist provides oversight and training to staff on program procedures and processes. He/She monitors and supervises the Head Start education services in the center. The Education Specialist serves as a content area expert, mentor, and coach in order to ensure that all students receive quality instructional services and meet or exceed school readiness goals. The Education Specialist ensures that services are comprehensive, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate in a learning environment that maximizes opportunities for each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. He/She guides curriculum and assessment through data collection and analysis and supports professional development and training. The Education Specialist ensures teachers support parents in their role as the child’s first teacher.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education and one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR a related degree/credential and five (5) years’ strong supervisory experience; OR a Bachelor of Arts Degree and two (2) years working with pre-school children.
Experience with Early Childhood Development and classroom techniques.
Certification as a Teachstone Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) reliable observer at, or within six (6) months of job start. Must maintain certification.
Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e. telephone, fax, etc.).
Advanced knowledge and skill in using MS Office.
Understanding of the fundamentals of automated data processing, and ability to quickly gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and training to staff on program procedures and processes.
Monitors and supervises Head Start education services in the center.
Serves as a content area expert, mentor, and coach to ensure students receive quality instructional services and meet or exceed school readiness goals.
Ensures services are comprehensive, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate.
Maximizes opportunities for each child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.
Guides curriculum and assessment through data collection and analysis.
Supports professional development and training.
Ensures teachers support parents in their role as the child’s first teacher.
Performs daily visits to the centers.
Provides classroom and playground observations.
Monitors field trips.