Head Start - Early Childhood Education Coordinator

Overview

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research and Advocacy.

Early Head Start - Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator

The following job summary is for descriptive purposes only. Actual job descriptions and job title is subject to change.

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Education Manager, this role is responsible for the implementation of the agency's early childhood and education systems that ensure the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and Head Start Approach to School Readiness. The Early Childhood Education Coordinator guides curriculum and training, supervises Site Supervisors, and provides leadership regarding compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

This position is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Child Assessment Systems, School Readiness Goals Data collections, CLASS implementation plan, ECERS implementation plan, individualization process, transition plan to kindergarten and curriculum documentation.

• Knowledge of Head Start Child Outcomes and School Readiness Framework.
• Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations and CDE Child Care Requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of the ERS and CLASS.
• Knowledge of Desired Results Developmental Profile Revised.

Bachelor's Degree with a major in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. Masters preferred. Must have Child Development Program Director Permit. CLASS certification preferred. Successfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid and CPR certification.

A minimum of two (2) years administrative experience in a child development program is required. Must have strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills; experience in conflict resolution.

• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required; current liability insurance.
• Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, Live Scan, and TB clearance.

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Paid
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays and Winter Break
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.