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POSITION SUMMARY: The Early Head Start Partner Education Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Grantee's Early Head Start (EHS) Partners in the Education and Early Childhood Development Services area through leadership, training, monitoring and technical assistance to programs systems and services as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards. The EHS Partner Education Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Grantees EHS Partners' programs develop, integrate and implement systems and procedures for the delivery of quality educational programming to all infants and toddlers they service and to ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards and that mandates for federal, state and local licensing are met.

This position requires travel to sites located in the chicagoland area.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The EHS Partner Education Coordinator is supervised by the Assistant Director of Grantee Support Services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:

• Provides leadership and support to EHS Partners programs in the area of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Develops systems for the management and compliance of Education and Early Childhood Development programming by the EHS Partners programs in conjunction with Head Start Grantee Support Services.
• Has primary responsibility for the development of the EHS Partners Education and Early Childhood Development Service Plan, ensuring that they address the requirements of the Head Star Performance Standards.
• Monitors the quality and development of education programming and services provided by the EHS Partners' programs.
• Review EHS Partners' Education and Early Childhood Development education files and documents, providing constructive feedback.
• Conducts classroom, home visit, and socialization observations and provides direct constructive feedback to EHS center-based and home-based education staff.
• Oversees EHS Partners' education curriculum and related plans in the center-based and home-based programs while providing constructive support to Education Coordinators, Mentor Coaches and Site Administrators.
• Provides technical assistance and support to EHS Partners Education Coordinators.
• In conjunction with the Grantee Support Services, develops training and other support systems and the annual Training and Technical Assistance Plan to address identified needs and services.
• Generates all necessary program service reports.
• Participates in the evaluation of EHS Partners program services through the annual Self-Assessment and Validation processes.
• Serves as a member of the Grantee Support Services Team.
• Conduct monthly meetings with EHS Partners Education Coordinators.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the job description as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:

• Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred), Early Childhood Development or related service field.
• Five years experience in a Head Start or similar Early Childhood program, including:
  • Experience in program development and assessment of quality services.
  • Experience working with education staff, infants and toddlers and their families.
  • Experience designing and implementing training for staff.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse populations.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIRMENTS:

• Clearance of background check by Department of Children and Family Services.
• A biannual physical examination and TB test are required as condition of initial employment and continued employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Understands Head Start Performance Standards and state and local child care licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess, analyze, and interpret Head Start Standards, State and local licensing requirements and the Ounces philosophy.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, community groups and with parents.
• Ability to work independently on analytical tasks and to work collaboratively in a team environment. Proven ability to function independently as a leader, as well as a cooperative and supportive team member.
• Ability and willingness to work in a program located in a high-risk, low-income community.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer applications, including word-processing software in a Windows environment and the ability to learn and master other computer technology /software programs as needed.
• Ability to communicates accurately, clearly and professionally in written and verbal forms
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in most repeated and routine responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate and respond in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect and concern.
• Commitment to reflective supervision.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work within prescribed time- lines.
• Must be able to travel to Grantees program sites and the Ounces sites which may include climbing stairs.
• Ability to process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and or move items of up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to remain abreast of developments in the child development field to enhance professional growth and development.
• Must have experience with office equipment and able to manually operate and use a computer.
• Must be able to clearly hear and understand telephone conversations.

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