Job Details
Day-to-Day:
As the Education Coordinator you will support education staff in the planning, coordinating and implementation of the education programs. Ensures effective integration and interdisciplinary work of all aspects of the program work into the educational services for children and families and provides leadership and management to supporting team.
When you join our team as Education Coordinator, you will:
* Design and implement education plans and monitor effectiveness through classroom observations and data analysis.
* Develop program policies and service delivery plans; monitor program quality and recommend adjustments as needed.
* Collaborate with other content areas to plan and implement interdisciplinary services for children and families.
* Support family engagement and recruitment opportunities. Ensure all mandates of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Illinois State Board of Education, ExceleRate, federal, state, and local licensing are met or exceeded.
* Provide ongoing management and leadership to supporting team including performance evaluations, coaching, staff onboarding, and team development. In conjunction with family support services facilitate the Transition Committee.
* Maintain appropriate record keeping and reporting.
* Ensure classroom ratios and group sizes are maintained.
* Maintain required records and enter required data in ChildPlus.
* Collaborate with other Education Coordinators to ensure there is a written Staffing Plan. Monitor education outcomes and complete required reports including Child Outcomes Report, monthly MAR Report.
* Follow all mandates of federal regulations, state and local licensing and the company's philosophy, curriculum and Standards of Conduct.
* Maintain confidentiality according to the company's policies and procedures.
* Attend and actively participate in all required meetings and trainings, and reflective supervision
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Musts:
* Master's degree in child development or early Childhood Education (or related field with a minimum of 30 hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education).
* Illinois Gateways ECE Level 5 and IT Level 5
* Prior Management Experience
* 3-5 years of experience in instructing, early childhood development, or early childhood daycare
* Advanced proficiency in theories and principles of child growth, development and early childhood education.
* Advanced knowledge of and ability to implement early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for the specific age group (0-3 or 3-5) and be able to remain abreast of developments in the child development field.
* Advanced knowledge of and ability to assess, analyze, and interpret Head Start Program Performance Standards, State and local licensing requirements and the company's philosophy.
Pluses:
* Professional Educator License (PEL) with early childhood endorsement
* Illinois Gateways Director Level Two or Three