Head start Site Coordinator

South Central Community Action Program•Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

This position is responsible for staff supervision and involvement of parents in the educational programs at assigned Head Start classroom sites, while overseeing and organizing day-to-day operations of assigned sites. The Site Coordinator facilitates in the well-being of children by utilizing proper early childhood developmentally appropriate practices and techniques.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers, or advanced degree with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education.
Relevant experience working directly with infants and toddlers in early childhood classroom settings.
Commitment to following developmentally appropriate, evidence-aligned best practices for the care and education of infants and toddlers.
Familiarity with relationship-based, respectful approaches that emphasize responsive caregiving, early learning, and whole-child development.
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a classroom teaching team, guiding daily routines, fostering intentional, reflective practice, and maintaining a cohesive, respectful environment.
Experience observing, assessing, and responding to children’s developmental, emotional, and social needs.
Proven experience communicating effectively with families and collaborating with colleagues and specialists to support children’s individualized learning.
Strong reading, writing, and basic math skills; able to use computers and mobile devices for communication and documentation and to learn new software used in early childhood programs.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must maintain the integrity of confidential employment, client, and business information.
Must be philosophically aligned with SCCAP’s mission and the Chandler Early Learning Center’s approach to early learning, child development, and viewing children as whole, capable individuals.
Ability to apply professional judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills to support safe, respectful, and intentional classroom practices.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are an asset and may enhance communication with families, though not required.

Responsibilities

Will not leave children unattended or unsupervised in accordance with SCCAP policies and procedures, while children are in the care of SCCAP employees. Failure to comply with this would be considered child neglect and endangerment.
Ensures that the reporting of all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect, as required by law, is done in accordance with SCCAP policies and procedures.
Supports classroom by assisting the development, monitoring and evaluating the progress of component goals and objectives.
Ensures that education component adequately addresses child outcomes by providing leadership to the education staff and program staff on developing, designing curricula around and responding to child outcomes.
Conducts monthly teacher and/or teacher team meetings.
Assists with scheduling parent/teacher conferences.
Performs record keeping of internal and external reporting tasks. Prepares and submits accurate reports.
Function as the Licensing Specialist for State Child Care Licensing; reviews licensing site reports. Oversees the correction of any non-compliances within required timelines. Address any maintenance, health and safety issues at all classroom and playground locations.
Conducts CLASS classroom observations bi-annually in assigned classrooms (preschool classrooms only).
Provide guidance and direction to assign education staff, evaluates or provides input into evaluation, assess and secures training opportunities and resources for staff development.
Attends various meetings, workshops and conferences to maintain professional development and continue growth.
Communicate effectively with all levels of program staff in a way that builds relationships and trust.
Is responsible for solving issues regarding staff scheduling, operations and procedures.
Oversees training of all classroom staff and volunteers. Provides ongoing mentoring and coaching for teaching staff at assigned sites.
Maintains on-going relationships with public school personnel and other early childhood care educators and services. Including working with local kindergarten programs to coordinate the transition of children and families.
Engages parents in volunteering, community service and other ways of contributing to program activities and services.
Responsible for managing all Open Houses for assigned site with the assistance of the Family Advocate.
Participates and supports at least four events annually (HS program year) hosted/sponsored by SCCAP.
Actively participate in securing in-kind contributions from families, professionals, and community members.
Provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services.