Education Coordinator
$56.6k - $70.8kOregon Child Development Coalition
- # Education Coordinator* Reviews weekly planning forms and children's files and provides appropriate feedback and guidance to ensure compliance with agency policies and guidelines.* Supervises preparation of classrooms in order to provide a safe environment.* Provides supports through entire skills acquisition process.* Assists teachers to plan transition activities for children.* Guides the teacher toward improved skills in observing and assessing children on an ongoing basis, link this information to individualizing learning experiences and follow children's progress over time.* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to guide staff in implementing, observing, and evaluating culturally and linguistically appropriate research-based curricula to support diverse children and families.* Assists staff to use evidence-based practical, preventive strategies to both decrease the occurrence of challenging behavior and promote young children's social competence.* Performs an assessment of staff needs through observation and communication.* Monitors children's files and lesson plans for compliance and developmentally appropriate practices.* Ensures use of appropriate Agency approved developmentally appropriate curriculums as well as including an anti-bias approach.* Ensures that pre-school teachers provide children with quality materials and experiences to promote all areas of development to meet the Head Start Child Outcomes.* Reviews all paperwork prepared by teachers.* Uses effective strategies for tracking staff progress over time to determine if staff has actually acquired new knowledge and skills as a result of mentoring and coaching.* Coordinates developmental screenings, organizing schedules and preparing materials.* Coordinates education, mental health, and disabilities training and technical assistance to staff and families.* Collaborates with Education Supervisor and Content Specialists to coordinate training at local pre-service for staff and throughout the season for staff and families.* Collaborates and integrates with other service areas in determining and defining needs, and delivering training.* Collaborates with Education Supervisor and Management Team on designing follow-up to trainings which ensure skills acquisition.* Collaborates with Family and Health Services in the transition of families and children into public school in the areas of education, mental health, and disabilities.* Collaborates with Family and Health Services staff in coordinating meetings with teachers from OCDC and public schools.* Collaborates with Site Coordinators to maintain classroom with required furnishings, materials, and supplies.* Collaborates with Family and Health Services staff in assisting parents with the transition process.* Collaborates with all program service staff and managers to ensure developmentally appropriate inclusion in the classroom of required topics and procedures.* Works with other coordinators to ensure an integrated and coordinated transition process.* Assists County Management placement team in placement of children in the classroom.* Conducts training for staff and parents as required.* Meets with teaching classroom staff on a regular basis to answer questions and provide technical assistance.* Demonstrates knowledge and skills in adult learning styles.* Maintains and supports integrative communication system with staff.* Plans and facilitates weekly teacher meetings.* Meets with Education Supervisor on a regular basis to discuss concerns/needs.* Meets with other program coordinators as necessary.* Informs parents of identified concerns and maintaining required forms.* Provides on-going information to parents via memos, home visits, telephone, and personal contact.* Maintains close communication with the Family and Health Services Supervisor and Family Advocates regarding children with health needs.* Communicates and problem solves with staff.* Demonstrates interpersonal skills.* Assures that education and mental health activities correlate with established goals, objectives and work plans.* Assures program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Office of Child Care Division regulations, and other applicable rules.* Leads and monitors daily operations.* Communicates effectively to build trust.* Recruits, selects, orientates, and supervises education, mental health, and disabilities staff.* Conducts timely performance evaluations as required and as necessary.* Provides on-going individual feedback toward the goal of effective performance through modeling, coaching, recognition/praise, and corrective action as appropriate and in a timely manner.* Provides guidance and support to staff developing skills and progress in their position.* Provides and supports professional development and training opportunities for staff.* Reviews and authorizes staff time records and overtime to ensure compliance with Agency policies and procedures in regard to wage and hour laws and regulations if applicable.* Maintains professional and technical knowledge.* Attends designated educational workshops, trainings and seminars, establishing personal networks, participating in training and coordinating activities as part of the statewide OCDC team.* Maintains skill and technical knowledge in assigned subject area.* Attends educational workshops, trainings and seminars, establishing personal networks to maintain expertise in field.* Supports Our Mission, What We Do, and Our Vision and Values in daily activities.* Demonstrates and applies continually the principles and values of OCDC's Code of Ethics, Code of Behavior, and Code of Conduct.* Maintains confidence and protects agency operations by keeping information confidential in compliance with OCDC policy and procedures.* Applies safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties in compliance with safety standards and immediately reports any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury.* Abides by the Head Start Standards of Conduct.* Provides emergency services.* Responding to child/adult emergencies by using First Aid and CPR skills.* Contacting appropriate medical personnel.* Ensuring documentation related to incident is completed.* Participating in fire drills and assisting in the evacuation of the children.* BA/BS degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development* ### OR* BA/BS degree or higher in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with an 10 or higher* ### AND* Minimum of 2 years related experience; preferably in areas of supervision, mentoring and coaching.* The pay range for this position is **$56,600.00 to $70,800.00 annually.*** Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* Retirement plan with employer contribution* Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs* Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available* Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources* Optional benefits including pet insurance* Successful enrollment in through the OR Dept. of Early Learning and Care.* Ability to pass a sponsored physical examination and communicable disease assessment.* This position may require driving a personal vehicle, must possess current driver's license, and auto insurance coverage.**Join Our Team**At Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC), we're passionate about helping children and families thrive. As a statewide nonprofit delivering Head Start and early learning programs across Oregon, our work is powered by dedicated educators, social service professionals, and support teams who believe in creating stronger communities - together.**Benefits That Support You**OCDC offers
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