EHS Facilitator

Primary Purpose:

To ensure implementation of comprehensive services to children and families in the areas of infant and toddler education. To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Program Performance Standards Transmittal Notices etc.) and local Head Start policies relating to the provision of children and families with Head Start services in order to support childcare partnerships to prove sustainable quality programs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelors Degree in Child or Family Development Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required (A Bachelors Degree in any field combined with a current CDA credential can be substituted for this requirement.)

Skills

• Experience working with children ages 0-5 for a minimum of three years required
• Must have the ability to multitask work independently efficiently organize and communicate effectively with center directors and center staff
• Must have strong interpersonal skills possess the ability to work as a team player enjoy a variety of activities and possess organizational and time management skills
• Must have a valid state drivers license and be able to drive an automobile
• Must accept personal responsibility for the accuracy completeness quality and timeliness of work
• Must be able to effectively handle stressful or adverse situations associated with classroom management making good decisions working calmly and accurately and helping to calm others
• Experience providing training to adults preferred
• Must be willing to uphold the Head Start Standards of Conduct

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Acts as a member of the education team to problem solve potential barriers to goal completion
2. Collaborates with the EHS Disabilities Specialist on students of concern or that are being monitored based on developmental screeners
3. Works closely with the Education Coordinator to provide feedback regarding EHS partnerships
4. Utilizes Practice Based Coaching cycle components for the purpose of assessing needs engaging in focused observations and providing reflection and feedback in order to set goals and develop action plans
5. Maintains Classroom Observation Tool (COT) and Classroom Environmental Checklist (CEC) in order to provide targeted support and coaching to assigned center-based staff in order to achieve child outcome goals and satisfactory COT/CEC scores
6. Provides constructive feedback and on-site support for teaching practices for the purpose of increasing teaching confidence and competence to teachers and on-site administrators
7. Travels at a minimum three days a week to implement Practice Based Coaching to assigned Early Head Start site classrooms
8. Mentors and coaches assigned classroom staff
9. Modeling co-teaching observation reflection and instruction of Early Head Start classroom staff to maximize their success in the classroom
10. Conducts observations of staff to assess and meet needs of children and teachers
11. Assists with the implementation of curriculum screening instruction and assessment in the Early Head Start classrooms
12. Analyzes TS Gold data to support teacher instruction
13. Provides high quality training in the areas of early childhood education child development and Head Start Performance Standards including as needed utilizing appropriate technology and technical assistance to Early Head Start classroom staff
14. Helps to organize and support training and meetings for childcare directors
15. Supports implementation of Conscious Discipline in the classroom and disseminates relevant information
16. Observes children to assess and meet the needs of children and families
17. Assists classroom staff in assessing educational materials needed and ordering materials for classroom use in collaboration with the Education Coordinator
18. Analyzes programmatic needs in order to update assigned program plans policies and procedures
19. Collects and analyzes information to find new solutions to challenges as ongoing monitoring and continual improvement services
20. Reviews all assigned education documentation kept electronically or in the classroom
21. Develops and creates staff development to ensure best practices
22. Collaborates with Early Head Start staff to implement individual educational plans for Early Head Start children with documented disabilities as needed
23. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director A functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated messages checked and mailbox emptied regularly
24. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
25. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region
26. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
27. Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
28. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
29. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures
30. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
31. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
32. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
33. Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None