InfantToddler Education Coordinator

Title: InfantToddler Education Coordinator

Location: Coos Bay OR

Program: South Coast Head Start

Reports to: SCHS Director

HR Contact:

Pay Level: Starting at $63356.00 Annually depending on experience and qualification

Staff Supervised: HomeBased Area Manager

FSLA Status: Exempt from overtime

Effective: 1/2025

Position Type: Full Time; Year Round

Revised: 1/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Component planning and monitoring is recognized as the core responsibility of the InfantToddler Education Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions):

Component Oversight and Monitoring

• Develop implement and monitor Education Services Component Work Plans for infants and toddlers to meet Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) other funding requirements and best practices.
• Ensure that all enrolled infants and toddlers receive quality early childhood education services based on HSPPS and state childcare licensing rule and that services are culturally responsive support bilingualism and biliteracy as appropriate.
• Ensure that all enrolled pregnant people receive quality internal services and referrals based on HSPPS and that services are culturally responsive.
• Work with SCHS Director and Management team to develop implement and monitor annual budgets related to education services for infants and toddlers.
• In coordination with the Child & Education Services Coordinator establish and update infant/toddler School Readiness Goals and Objectives with parent staff and community engagement and input.
• Ensure EHS staff are trained in Education services requirements and program policies/procedures.
• Provide program data and reports to inform program improvement meet funding requirements and for annual Community and SelfAssessment processes.

Supervision

• Provide daily oversight and supervision of assigned staff.
• Conduct goal setting monthly reflective supervision and performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Support identified training and coaching needs of assigned staff.
• Perform or delegate the duties of assigned staff in their absence as needed.
• Oversee the hiring and dismissal of staff in assigned area.

Community Engagement

• Coordinate with local agencies providing services to expectant families to establish and maintain interagency referral processes.
• Ensure program representation on local Home Visiting advisory groups.
• Recruit and convene Education Advisory Committee biannually including parents and other stakeholders.
• Represent and promote South Coast Head Start by serving on appropriate committees boards and councils and attending community meetings as assigned/approved by supervisor.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

Teamwork We join our individual strengths together creating teams and circles of cooperation to promote innovative thinking and bring opportunity to our community.

Partnerships We create collaborative community partnerships to best leverage all resources available for the benefit of the community.

Diversity We welcome and accept differences and honor our coworkers and clients by treating each person with equality dignity and respect.

Confidentiality & Ethics We maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity to respect the confidentiality of clients and staff.

Physical Safety We respond promptly to address health and safety needs or concerns for clients and staff.

Communications We encourage timely openminded respectful and direct communication to alleviate controversies and foster a safe productive workplace.

Health & Sustainability Recognizing the importance of physical emotional and environmental health we seek to inspire and model healthy sustainable living.

Public Relations We recognize that each of us represents the entire agency in our public interactions and strive to act in a consistently professional and unbiased manner.

Professional Growth We provide an environment supportive to personal and professional growth cross training and advancement.

INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding acceptance and welcoming of diversity.
• Attend staff meetings center meetings and/or other workshops/meetings as notified.
• Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs.
• Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintain open twoway communication with staff.
• Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and other management staff.
• Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance.
• Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools as appropriate.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule.
• Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABLILITIES:

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to present and relate to diverse client populations.
• Professional appearance presentation and demeanor always.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in ECE or related field required (MS preferred)
• Three years experience in administration of related program
• Experience working with special needs children/lowincome families preferred
• Infant & Toddler CLASS certification HOVRS certification and Growing Great Kids curriculum Tier 1 and Tier 2 training preferred or ability to obtain within six months.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Geographic Area: Coos and Curry Counties
• May lift items up to 51 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Access to indoor office in a climatecontrolled environment; may not have access to sunlight. Regular activities outside in a nonclimate controlled environment.
• Regular kneeling bending stooping and sitting on the floor.
• Regular walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional events outside of the office at irregular hours will be required.
• Attendance at offsite staff training events will be required.
• Driving to home visits will be required if a function of the position.

OTHER:

• Reliable method of getting to work.
• Must be free from illegal may be subject to suspicion testing.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of EducationChild Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Oregon Food Handlers card or ServSafe Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Must be able to pass the State of Oregon Criminal Background Check.
• A current Oregon Drivers License is required.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance @ $100000/300000 liability limits and maintain such limits.

NOTE: The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be allconclusive but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position. Your employment with ORCCA is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Employer with or without cause with or without notice and at any time.

Oregon Coast Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ORCCA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operation.

Please inform Human Resources ator if you require a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of this job.