Education Coordinator

Head Start Education Coordinator

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Head Start in Baltimore City is currently seeking a Head Start Education Coordinator who will be responsible for managing the planning, implementation, and assessment of the education services area providing services that build on child and family strengths and school readiness. Incorporates Catholic Charities mission, vision, values and philosophies into daily work and demonstrating a positive attitude and focus on excellence.

Catholic Charities' Head Start/ Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and family self-sufficiency through holistic services.

The work schedule is: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. This position will travel to both Washburn and Baybrook locations.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Ensures the implementation of program goals and objectives that are consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and Catholic Charities mission, vision & values. Actively creates a climate of participation for staff, family, and community members. Works collaboratively with other staff members in the implementation of plans, activities, policies, procedures, and other rules/guidelines. Involves staff in plans, if possible, including the development and execution of goals.
• Effectively hires trains, supervises, evaluates, and motivates staff providing timely and continuous feedback. Holds staff accountable for their respective job duties. Respectfully and legally addresses employees job performance or job-related issues. Completes useful and informative performance appraisals which summarize each person's contribution, development plans and outline goals which contribute to the program and organization whole. Provides positive management to staff consistent with department and organization goals. Serves as a liaison between the teaching staff and the Program Director.
• Oversees the implementation of the designated curriculum; that classrooms create a stimulating environment; and that Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) are incorporated into Head Start classrooms.
• Participates in the annual review of the program, update of service area plans and budget with teams of staff and parents. Makes recommendations for changes that consider how clients/staff are affected by budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience requirements:

• Education Coordinator I: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a degree relating to early childhood education (coursework content must include birth to 5 age group) combined with one year experience teaching preschool age children.
• Three years classroom experience is required; one year of supervisory experience is preferred. If hired after 7/1/2008 for Early Head Start, college courses must include 3 semester hours or equivalent of approved infant/toddler coursework.
• Education Coordinator II: Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education; or a degree relating to early childhood education (coursework content must include birth to 5 age group) combined with one year experience teaching preschool age children.
• Three years classroom experience is required; one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Head Start Education coordinators must initiate the process to become CLASS reliable within one year of hire. Does not apply to Early Head Start Education Coordinators.

Required skills and abilities:

• Must have the ability to: coordinate and manage all aspects of the education services area; direct the work of others; facilitate meetings; implement training activities for groups and individuals; relate effectively with individuals from diverse socio-economic groups; model effective teaching techniques; write clearly and effectively; model appropriate language when interacting with children and adults; model professional and personal integrity and function in an environment of site-based management. Must be willing and able to participate with the children and teachers in all planned activities when appropriate.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions. Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), and Microsoft Outlook skills required. Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Skype, and OneDrive desired.

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver's ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.