Program Coordinator - Education Specialist (Temporary)

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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - overtime paid pursuant to Human Resources policy

Employment Relationship: At will as defined by County policy

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, monitors the implementation of Head Start Program education and child development services. Provides resources and support to classroom staff to assure the Federal Performance Standards and all other operating regulations are met. Performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors and ensures the implementation of the education goals and objectives of the Head Start Program.

Observes, supervises and evaluates classroom staff and operations.

Coach and mentor classroom teachers to carry out improvement goals.

Foster positive relationships with local school districts and community agencies.

Acts as a resource person for developmentally appropriate activities and practices.

Provides staff and parents with training and information. Plans and conducts applicable workshops.

Conducts home visits, when necessary, to ensure that child and family needs are met.

Ensures the desired mental health environment is maintained in the classroom.

Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

Maintains all required written documentation, including but not limited to, classroom operations and staff performance.

Compiles necessary statistical data and completes all necessary and required reports. Completes computer data entry using program specific software.

Ensures compliance and monitoring of the Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing Regulations.

Monitors and oversees all State of Michigan licensing requirements, including all inspections, i.e. fire, environmental, lead (if applicable) and Corrective Action Plans.

Ensures education services are integrated with all other service areas.

May participate in the interviewing and selection of Head Start classroom staff.

Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field

• Four (4) years of early childhood classroom experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field

• Two (2) years of management/supervisory experience

• CLASS Observer certification (Pre-K)

• Working with infants, toddlers and/or pre-school age children

• Working in a Head Start program.

Required Licensure or Certification

• A valid Michigan driver’s license and operable insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices and techniques

•  Child Plus data system

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with clients, families, outside professionals, agencies and the public

• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

• Working with diverse populations

• Effective communication skills

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs and services

• Oversee and provide supervision and direction to adults and children

• plan, organize, implement and evaluate programs and services

• Research and utilize community resources.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, families and the public.

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: F/C

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 50 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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