EHS-CCP Program Coordinator

Recruitment Type: Open until filled

Program/Department: EHS-CCP
Supervisor: EHS-CCP Program Manager

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Send resume to Esmeralda Salinas at esalinas@childstartinc.org

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The EHS-CPP Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with other administrative team members to ensure that services are provided in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and California State Licensing regulations and must: be able to build relationships based on mutual respect; demonstrate effective culturally sensitive communication skills; practice conflict resolution skills; have an on-going commitment to learning; possess good observation skills, and model best practices working with partners.

The EHS-CCP Program Coordinator provides ongoing support to the Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership Program Manager and Comprehensive Services Coaches in overall program planning and service delivery, providing information on resources, program options, training, and parent support to ensure access to services in the community.

The EHS-CCP Program Coordinator works closely with the administrative team, EHS-CCP Team, resource and referral agencies, and childcare providers to monitor and track families that are receiving subsidized care and supports parents with maintaining their childcare subsidy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Profession requirements based on the current Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Act:

1. 1. An Associate of Arts degree in child development, social services or a related field or program, AND two years of full-time experience, providing social services to low income, multi-ethnic children and their families, OR

1. A baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
2. A minimum of three (3) years in administration, business leadership, and program design and management. Minimum 1 year of supervisorial experience, preferred. Skilled in communicating orally and in writing with business, education, and community leaders; skilled in financial and other statistical analysis; skilled in program building, operations, data analysis, funding, and maintenance. Experience with working in government-funded programs is desirable.
3. Have the capacity to offer assistance to other educators in the implementation and adaptation of curricula to the group and individual needs of children in Head and Early Head Start programs.
4. Experience with or the ability to complete training in the following:

• Environmental ratings scales (ECERS, ITERS, and FCERS).
• Teacher/child interaction tools (CLASS).
• Formative Assessment Instruments (DRDP 2015 Infant/Toddler and DRDP Preschool Fundamental View). Must be able to obtain training certificate in DRDP 2015 and Meaningful Observations (DRDP 2015).
• Creative Curriculum and ASQ Screeners
• Teaching Pyramid (All modules – Infant/Toddler and Preschool)
• Family Development

4. Familiarity with and experience implementing Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards is strongly preferred.
5. Must possess good listening and organizational skills; be successful at getting others to look introspectively; know how to guide people with step-by-step instructions; and continuously support partners until goals are reached.
6. Good analytical/problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to pass medical exam and TB test.
8. Valid California driver’s license; vehicle liability insurance.