Early Head Start Coordinator

INTRODUCTION: Under the direction and supervision of the Education Manager, using complex analytical judgment, coordinates, plans, and implements all activities of Early Head Start to provide developmentally appropriate activities to all individuals of the Early Head Start Program. Responsible for staff that are leading children toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social, emotional, physiological growth, and for assisting families in receiving comprehensive services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direction, guidelines, and support to the caregivers assigned to work with the infants, toddlers, and families served. Oversees the development and implementation of strategies for achieving the objectives outlined by the funding source. Plans and coordinates the development of a supportive social and emotional climate in each Early Childhood Center operation to include the assistance of child development materials and to ensure health and safety are promoted. Coordinates parent trainings to assist parents in increasing observation skills and how to share assessment with staff. Monitors and insures that classroom activities meet the individualized needs of children from various populations, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Monitors procedures for and supervises the on-going observation, recording and evaluation of each recipient’s growth and development. Coordinates and monitors physical environments to insure conduciveness to learning and reflective of different stages of child development (ex: building/equipment safety, fire safety, cleanliness, provisions for disabled children ensuring that state licensing requirements are met, etc.). Networks with other Early Head Start Programs, educational facilities, etc., in planning education activities conducive to recipient needs; develop methods for parent involvement in the planning process. Supervises the implementation of an approved assessment as may be required. Supervises the development of daily lesson plans that address the whole child; integrate all service areas into the curriculum that are individualized and address Early Head Start Outcomes. As reported by fiscal, monitor budgets by center location on a monthly basis to insure no overspending of funds. Requisition supplies and materials and maintain an inventory of equipment for each site. Assists staff in setting annual goals and preparing an Individualized Professional Development Plan with Caregivers and conducts Caregivers evaluations annually through reflective supervision. Works with the Education Manager in setting professional goals and follows an Individualized Professional Development Plan through reflective supervision. Requisitions sufficient furniture, equipment and programmatic materials necessary to meet the needs of the program. Oversees the preparation of all required reports, forms, client data files, etc., as required; assists in the planning of staff training, maintains accurate records to include staff/child’s observations, individualization, lesson plans, lunch counts, in-kind contributions and other records as directed, using correct spelling and accurate calculations. Attend all workshops, seminars, pre-service and in-service trainings, etc. as required. Assists Education Manager in the coordinating, monitoring and evaluating of the Early Head Start Program. Assist Education Manager with interviewing personnel for Early Head Start Program. Coordinate the compilation and analyzing of children’s outcome data to prepare written reports for the Education Manager. Schedules and facilitates monthly center staff meetings and other sessions as directed. Implement and carry out emergency and safety procedures. Such other duties as are assigned within state and federal guidelines. QUALIFICATIONS : A. NECESSARY (entry requirements): Bachelors Degree in any field with coursework equivalent to an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with three years’ experience in working with Early Head Start Children, and three years’ experience supervising a staff of 5 or more professionals and a CDA in Infant and Toddlers or comparable credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler, or In addition to the CDA qualifications above, a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with two years working with Head Start Children and two years of experience supervising a staff of 5 or more professionals. Knowledge of child growth and development. Knowledge of Early Head Start and Head Start Performance standards and outcomes. Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluatio