Education Coordinator

Head Start Education Coordinator
Location: Community Action Partnership Dickinson North Dakota
Employment Type: Full-Time Year-Round (Monday through Friday)

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants interested in employment with Community Action Partnership must complete an Application for Employment. Applications must be complete to be considered for the next steps in the hiring process including 3 professional references. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications can be submitted to Human Resources via email at or dropped off in person at our Main Office 202 E Villard St. Dickinson ND 58601.

Application for Employment can be downloaded and completed here: Careers Community Action Dickinson

GENERAL SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

Coordinates the education component of the Head Start Preschool Program. Builds community and public relations representing the Head Start Program. Coordinates the disabilities program for Head Start Preschool. Utilizes resources to ensure optimum benefit of Head Start Preschool participants and family members. Supervises Head Start Preschool education staff in Dickinson and Mott.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The job responsibilities listed do not include all the specific tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Demonstrated support for the agencies mission goals and values.

2. Participates in strategic planning of the agency and Head Start program and direction of the program.

3. Assists the Head Start Director by keeping within the fiscal constraints of the budget.

4. Assists in the development and support of Personnel Policies Procedures and job descriptions.

5. Identifies professional and organizational issues and trends suggesting action facilitating change and participates in restructuring of programs and services.

6. Maintains staff client and agency wide confidentiality at all times.

7. Serves as liaison between departments in the agency and with other agencies and programs to fulfill the mission of the agency.

8. Assists with grant preparation and oversees grant management within area supervised.

9. Prepares various statistical and narrative reports to meet all Agency Government and Grant requirements.

10. Attends meetings workshops and training sessions as approved by the Head Start Director.

11. Participates on program related committees as approved by the Head Start Director.

12. Is required to travel by ground or air to meetings conferences trainings etc.

13. Provides and oversees the education training within the Head Start department.

14. Oversees the department inventory as well as securing necessary equipment and supplies.

15. Continues professional growth through educational and training experiences in their field.

16. Develops recommended policy considerations for Head Start and presents the considerations at appropriate meetings.

17. Ensures all required standards are maintained for the Head Start Program.

18. Prepares for and coordinates Program self-assessment with the assistance of the Program Coordinators.

19. Plans the Program Parent Committee with the other coordinators.

20. Develops implements and coordinates program goals and objectives for the education component.

21. Monitors materials and makes recommendations to the Head Start Director about needed materials.

22. Monitor child outcomes analyzes data and prepares quarterly reports for management.

23. Supervises Head Start Preschool education staff in Dickinson and Mott.

24. Supervises implementation of developmentally appropriate curricula and assists teachers in developing individuals curricula.

25. Coordinates and tracks developmental screenings of all participants.

26. Monitors reporting system and reporting of the teachers to include but not limited to: anecdotal reports lesson plans individualized child plans individualized child assessments and child outcomes.

27. Attends and participates in staff and parent conferences with teachers and program coordinators as requested.

28. Implements the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations.

29. Facilitates integration of the program between Community Action Partnership and Mott-Regent Public Schools.

30. Attends the Individual Education Plan (IEPs) for program participants as needed.

31. Responsible for Kindergarten transition activities and information for Head Start families.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with Human Resource activities related to educational staff to include: interviewing recommendations for hiring work improvement plans disciplinary actions and recommendations for termination.

2. Supervise staff performance and progress within the department and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner.

3. Supervises educational staff by clarifying expectations level of authority accountability and responsibility.

4. Completes performance evaluations in a timely manner for Head Start Teachers and Teaching Assistants.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES):

1. BA/BS in early childhood education or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.

2. Two years full-time experience teaching preschool aged children.

3. Past supervisory experience.

4. Experience working with people from various socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

5. Must possess a valid drivers license and insurable driving record.

6. Demonstrated ability to establish a positive rapport with staff clients other agencies businesses and the community.

7. Experience in planning and presenting workshops group informational presentations and media packets/recordings.

8. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral forms.

9. Proficient with computers and software to include Windows Internet and Microsoft Office software and other office equipment.

10. Current CPR and First Aid Certification within one year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Constantly : Vision correctable to near 20/20.

Frequently: Sitting walking stooping crouching kneeling reaching horizontally and vertically standing bending balancing use of arms legs hands and feet and fine motor skills color discrimination peripheral and depth perception talking and hearing running climbing stairs and ladders crawling twisting and turning trunk rapid mental-muscular coordination reaching down and overhead pushing and pulling lifts and carries up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequently: Works in a variety of working conditions including indoor in controlled and uncontrolled environments. High stress situations. Position may require the need to work non-traditional work hours.

Required Experience:

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