Early Head Start Education and Early Childhood Development Coordinator

Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District

Job Location:

Kingsford, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a 220 day full year full-time non-exempt position currently located at the DIISD Administration Building in Kingsford Michigan. Wage based on the ECE BA/BS Lane of the ESP II Master Agreement Pay Scale. Full benefit package available. The posting will remain open through October 17 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CDT for initial consideration.

Title:Early Head Start Education and Early Childhood Development Coordinator

Report To: Director of Early Childhood Education

Length of Contract: Full-Time; 1584 hours per year

Employment Status: Non-union; Non-exempt

Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree an elementary degree with a ZA or ZS Endorsement.
A minimum of two years of successful experience in Early Childhood Education or related fields of education and an in-depth knowledge of education of young children infants and toddlers.
Ability to work effectively with staff parents and families and the community.
Knowledge of infant/toddler development and the coordinating roles of various components and programs within the department.
Ability to provide consultant service to staff and parents regarding infant/toddler development and developmentally appropriate practice.
Working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
Maintain a current knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
Successful experience in facilitating adult education/learning.
Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid drivers license.

General Description:Research develop maintain and coordinate home visiting programs and initiatives for children.

Provide guidance direction and evaluation of home base coordinators in assessing and planning for infant/toddlers and their caregiver. Promote good public awareness by neat appearance of self and proper attitude.

Essential Functions:

Comply with all applicable policies procedures rules & regulations.
Coordinate the education and early childhood development component of the program to comply with the Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Licensing.
Be responsible for the implementation of the Partners for a Healthy Baby Curriculum in the parent focused home-based option.
Coordinate the Early Head Start Education and Early Childhood Development Services Area with all other component coordinators and the administration.
Provide guidance and consultation to the home base staff regarding program practice and implementation.
Oversee the development and implementation of a Child Service Plan for each child.
Coordinate Child Service Plans and Family Partnership Agreements in conjunction with classroom coordinators parents and component staff.
Participate in all staff meetings and on-going training to further develop the necessary skills/knowledge.
Be responsible for early childhood education and development service area pre-service and in service training for the staff and parents.
Be responsible for all necessary reporting documentation and data keeping related to education and child development.
Coordinate and ensure that effective transition activities occur for children and families into Early Childhood Programs and into local school districts and other early childhood programs and child care settings.
Coordinate opportunities for Early Head Start Staff training and local pre-school teaching staff to communicate. Coordinate mutual site visits and participate in joint training and staff development.
Maintain all child and family records and information in a safe and confidential manner.
Participate in ongoing professional development both formal and informal for enhancement of individual abilities skills and knowledge required for maximum job performance.
Assist in the recruitment of children and coordinate the timely delivery of developmental screening activities.
Provide guidance and support to classroom staff for implementation of the Child Outcome Measures Plan.
Oversee the development and implementation of the Training and Technical assistance plan including planning/coordination of monthly staff meetings in conjunction with all other Service Area Coordinators.
Must have regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide monitoring guidance and oversight with the Director to ensureinsure that staff work in team partnerships for the benefit of enrolled children and families in accordance with program standards and practice.
Serve as a positive role model for DIISD constituents demonstrating how to be a responsible citizen and productive member of society.
Adhere to the DIISD Code of Ethics.
Ability to carry out other associated duties as assigned by administration.

Additional Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluid and tissue.
With reimbursement may be required to use personal vehicle to perform job related functions.

Required Experience: