EHS Early Childhood Education Coordinator

• Provides leadership, and works with staff to develop, and maintain a high performance, customer service-oriented
• work environment that supports achieving MAAC’s and Head Start’s mission, strategic goals, and core values.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates the fidelity and effectiveness of education services to meet service area goals and objectives.
• Implements service area policies, processes required to achieve overall performance results.
• Coordinates and integrates service area functions for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff;
  1. establishes performance requirements and personal development targets;
  2. monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development;
  3. provides or recommends compensation and other rewards to recognize performance;
  4. takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, subject to management concurrence, in accordance with MAAC’s Human Resources policies and procedures, and labor contract provisions.
  5. reviews and approves timesheets for assigned staff as well as mileage claims, and leave requests.
• Coordinates, oversees, organizes and monitors a variety of Head Start and Early Head Start program options
• Participates in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, focusing on implementation to fidelity, and meeting approved school readiness goals.
• Recommends updates to policies and procedures.
• Participates in annual program self-assessments.
• Meets with education team, center directors, staff and other managers for on-going program planning and evaluation and works with center directors and staff to inspect equipment and learning materials for replacement, or enrichment, including orders new or replacement equipment, supplies and materials as funds allow.
• Integrates educational program operations with Head Start and Early Head Start support services, including health, nutrition, family and community engagement, and developmental support services.
• Provides:
  1. technical assistance to FCCP providers, and contracted partners, as assigned.
  2. technical support and assistance in monitoring and ensuring compliance with federal performance standards.
  3. and conducts site and quality assurance visits, and regularly consults with and coaches center directors on quality curriculum implementation, quality interactions and assessment fidelity.
  4. and monitors classroom environment, quality interactions consistent with standards.
  5. and ensures educational and support needs are identified for children.
  6. and attends and participates as needed in staff and parent meetings.
  7. and reports monitoring findings to management.
• Designs, develops, organizes, implements, coordinates
  1. required training and education to Head Start/Early Head Start staff;
  2. and assists in developing staff, volunteer and parent training;
  3. and provides guidance and technical assistance to staff regarding curriculum, assessment, lesson planning, classroom environment, and effective interactions.
• Collaborates with the Developmental Support Services department, center directors, teachers and other managers to
  1. develop plans for children with behavioral concerns.
  2. provide guidance to staff on identifying behavioral or learning problems.
  3. recommend methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging positive learning.
  4. meet with parents to discuss child behavioral issues and concerns as necessary.
• Represents MAAC CDP
  1. in interactions with other MAAC departments and personnel, governmental and private agencies, consultants and other outside organization.
  2. and serve on various MAAC committees.
  3. and attend and participate in applicable meetings, conferences and training sessions.
  4. and provide expertise, information and assistance to management.
• Compiles and analyzes relevant information including
  1. a wide variety of reports and other documents.
  2. preparing required state and federal reports, documents and applications as needed.
  3. reviewing accuracy and completeness of monitoring and analyzes Child Plus data by site and by agency, and compiles program reports.
• Coordinates and organize
  1. the development, and implementation of computerized assessment, and reporting systems, and processes to meet the mandated Head Start and Early Head Start child outcome requirements.
  2. and designs and develops report formats for use in obtaining, and compiling system data; provides guidance and training to education staff on use of systems and process guidelines.
• Oversees and participates in development of summary and analytical reports on child outcomes.
• May attend and contribute to various parent and/or Policy Council meetings upon request.
• Reviews potential EHS/HS sites and provides input on the design and use of space.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Relate positively and effectively with families of various cultures, disabilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Organize records and paperwork processes
• Prepare and present reports, training plans, and workshops
• Relate effectively with children, parents, staff, and local services providers
• Demonstrate a positive regard for and sensitivity to diverse families
• Demonstrate community relations skills, positive interpersonal relations skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate a flexible work style
• Provide prompt, efficient and responsive service in a demanding work environment.
• Exercise tact and discretion in answering questions and releasing information.
• Analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
• Remain calm under pressure or during complex issues.
• Troubleshoot basic problems and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Work collaboratively with Management and Union staff
• Consistently relate effectively to children, parents, staff, and local services providers   

• Services and resources for children ages birth to 5 years in San Diego County
• Principles of supervision
• Early Childhood Development and Education
• Curriculum development and implementation for early childhood education
• Screening and ongoing assessment of early childhood development
• Parent engagement and family development
• Challenges and needs of low-income families
• Staff development and training
• Head Start Performance Standards related to area of expertise
• CA State licensing regulations and playground safety in early childhood education settings

• Listens attentively to others.  Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions.
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Attends work consistently and punctually.  Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines.
• Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers.  Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems.
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.
• Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner.  Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field with an emphasis in Child Development.   
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing work in State and/or Federal regulated Child Development Programs (i.e. Head Start/Early Head Start) that may include experience with home base programs, child care centers, family child care, and familiarity with parents/adult learners; experience working directly with families of children ages birth to 5 years of age.   
• 24 semester units in Child Development, including twelve (12) CORE units, three (3) Infant Toddler units, and three (3) units in administration or staff relations.   
• Current California Site Supervisor permit, and/or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.   
• Experience working with families of children 0-5 years with identified special needs (special education and/or disabilities) is preferred.   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and databases such as ChildPlus.   
• Valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Card must be obtained within six (6) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.   
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing preferred.  

• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.  Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.