General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the curriculum component as required by the Head Start program Performance Standards and state and federal mandates.
- Ensure quality program service delivery.
- Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.
Specific Duties:
- Work closely with the ECS Head Start Program Manager in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly, annual goals and objectives.
- Provide Direct Supervision of Regional Coordinators.
- Develop and maintain procedure for documentation, multi-disciplinary team information, and tracking systems for the Preschool program.
- Provide oversight of curriculum to insure fidelity.
- Work collaboratively with Regional Coordinators to ensure that teaching teams are providing developmentally appropriate classrooms.
- Work collaboratively with Regional Coordinators to ensure the teaching teams are using data and child outcomes, developmental screening tools and parent input, for intentional planning.
- Work collaboratively with team to plan and deliver in-service trainings.
- Work collaboratively with Regional Coordinators to ensure the planning and implementing of transition activities for the child and family in preparation for the child’s next school setting.
- Train and assist staff in the documentation, implementation, and monitoring of the curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with the Early Childhood Services management team to make sure all areas of service are in compliance and continually improving.
- Responsible to ensure all required program documentation is reviewed for accuracy, consistency and compliance.
- Conducts CLASS assessments and reviews scores.
- Monitors and evaluates the progress of strategies and plans implemented and works with teaching teams to improve teaching practices.
- Work collaboratively with Regional Coordinators to ensure that the teachers are providing a developmentally appropriate classroom.
- Work collaboratively with Regional Coordinators to guide that the teachers are using data and child outcomes from Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment reports; teaching teams and parent input are to be used for weekly lesson plans, IEPs, individual and group planning.
- Responsible for training and ongoing support of designated staff.
- Collect, review and analyze data for program reporting and continuous improvement.
- Follow interview procedures when a staff vacancy occurs.
- Facilitate a comprehensive orientation for new staff.
- Perform 90 day and annual performance evaluations.
- Review all Preschool performance evaluations.
- Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
- Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
- Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
- Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings.
- All other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Qualifications:
- BA/BS in child development, early childhood or related field with a minimum of 5
years of experience working with young children and families
- Minimum of 5 years effective supervisory skills
- Demonstrated ability as a strength-based leader.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards; Head Start School Readiness, Head Start Outcomes Framework, Great Start Readiness Program and State Licensing Regulations.
- Preschool experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold/Child Plus preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to present information to community groups.
- Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or first available session thereafter.
Additional Requirements:
- Possess a solid knowledge base with respect to child development and family services and seek to expand knowledge at every opportunity.
- Complete additional certifications as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
- Must have Proficient Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review.
- Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
- Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
- Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with people.
- Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
- Must be willing to accept new challenges.
- The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
- The job duties require a working cell phone for accessibility to supervisors, clients, or co-worker or to enhance personal safety while away from the office location. The agency will provide a cell phone as needed.
- Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
- Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency
