Develops, implements, and monitors early education services of the program, partners, and delegate agency. Responsible for integration of education policies, procedures, and practices into all service areas and programs. Provides direction and oversight of the education area. Provides technical expertise, consulting, support, and ongoing monitoring and oversight for the program, in development and learning used to establish school readiness goals for children, monitor children's progress, align curricula, and conduct program planning.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads the development and maintenance of comprehensive policies and procedures that meet all federal, state, and local requirements. Ensures compliance with set policies and procedures.
Prepares program data and program progress reports.
Provides recommendations for program improvements based on data collected, historical trends, and research-based practices that meet requirements of federal and state funding sources, as well as provides consultation and technical support in program implementation.
Ongoing monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of child development services and child outcomes. Assures effective delivery of services.
Develops action plans and ensures implementation through ongoing monitoring.
Coordinate,oversee, and participate in the ongoing development and implementation of curriculum that promotes school readiness.
Leads the planning and coordination for ECE staff development and training.
Coordinates the implementation of ERS, CLASS, and other classroom observations and assessments.
Monitors the completion and follow up of the developmental screeners and ensures referrals are completed within the agency’s specified timelines for any child whose developmental screener shows development and/or social-emotional concerns.
Ensures the integration of children’s IFSP/IEP goals into classroom lesson plans.
Ensures case conferences, multi-disciplinary team meetings are scheduled and conducted to discuss children who have been identified as needing additional support.
Participates and contributes to program planning and decision-making. Collaborates with service areas regarding the needs of children, families, and staff to ensure quality services.
Monitors the program’s service delivery through site visits and validation of data and follows through with strategies for resolving identified problems and guidance on continual program improvement.
Provides technical assistance, monitoring, coaching and support on child development and education service delivery in the classroom.
Uses information from the state QRIS, the national Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC), and national and regional Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) providers to develop support materials and resources for internal and external staff, to keep them current on child development trends,research, rules, and requirements.
Provides specialized information in the preparation of applications for child development services and participates in the annual planning and funding process.
Plans and ensures training is conducted on developmental screening tools, child assessment tools, Head Start Early Learning and Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness, inclusion, challenging behaviors, individualization, and other applicable topics.
Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares work schedules and sets deadlines to ensure completion of operational functions to supervised staff.
Prepares and completes weekly, monthly,quarterly, or yearly CDE and Head Start reports, as required
Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings, coordinator meetings, and other meetings as needed.
Collaborates effectively with others in a multidisciplinary approach.
Travels to centers, community agencies,conferences and trainings.
Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
Child development curricula and trends
Community Care Licensing (Title 22) regulations, Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards, Title IV, and related legislation
State preschool methods in assessing and evaluating the quality and delivery of child development services
Human development including prenatal, infant, toddler, preschool, and maternal development
Staff development, in-service, and adult learning methods and techniques
Instructional methods, classroom interactions, and Touchstone’s Classroom Assessment Scoring System™ (CLASS™) observation tool and implementation
Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), and other assessment techniques used to identify strengths of children and families
Community resources including family support services, emergency and crisis services, and child protective services
Best practices in providing technical assistance, coaching, and mentoring child development and education staff
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a Baccalaureate or Advanced Degree in child development, education, or related field.
Must have a minimum of a Child Development Site Supervisor permit.
A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or management in an early education setting.
MAOF Sponsored Benefits:
MAOF offers a comprehensive package of benefits and perks for both part- and full-time employees, including:
Personal Time Off(PTO) - Vacation/personal days or sick time).
Paid Sick Time – 48hours
Paid Holidays per Calendar Year - 12 paid holidays.
Bereavement Leave – 5paid days.
Jury Duty – 5 paid days.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid 100% by MAOF.
403(b) Retirement Plan- 5% employer match – 100% vested.
Basic Life and Accidental Insurance.
Pet Insurance.
Supplemental life insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance(EAP) – For team members and dependents; counseling, legal assistance,financial planning, identity theft, etc.
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Early Childhood Education Coordinator (San Bernardina County)
Application Procedure
To apply directly online, follow the link below. You can also download the application, fill it out and email it to jobs@maof.org Contact information below if you would like more information regarding this position. Phone Number: (323) 890-9600 Fax Number: (323) 890-9632 Email: jobs@maof.org
In order for your application to be accepted, the following documents are REQUIRED:
College Transcripts are REQUIRED when applying for the MAOF Head Start, Child Care and Pre-School programs,
Degree along with college transcripts REQUIRED for any positions that require a BA or higher degree,
When applying for positions of Associate Teacher, Teacher, Head Teacher or Site Supervisor a copy of the Permit from the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing is REQUIRED,
When applying for positions that do not require transcripts or degrees a High School diploma or equivalency REQUIRED,
Updated resume REQUIRED for all positions,
2 letters of PROFESSIONAL recommendation REQUIRED for all positions.
Minimum qualifications must-be-met by the close of filing date.
MAOF offers the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Insurance, Employer Contribution and Employer Match 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% vesting, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs (EAP), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 501(c)(3) Designation Public Service Loan Forgiveness, other supplemental benefits such as AFLAC, Credit Union Membership and Discount tickets to Southern CA theme parks and attractions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
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