Early Chdhd Serv. Coor. Darke & Preble

Posting for Early Childhood Services Coordinator Position Type:
Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

Description:

Lead a team of dedicated Early Head Start and Head Start teachers, familyadvocates, and support staff at a licensed Head Start facility, in collaboration with the Piqua-based Early Childhood Education (ECD) team. This facility provides services to families with children six-weeks to five years of age via classrooms and home-based services.

Reports to:

Director of Operations at the central office.

Among the duties:

Functions as an active member of the Early Childhood Education administrative team in formulating and implementing program policies and procedures.

Monitors all external sites and internal tracking systems to ensure compliance with

Head Start Performance Standards and the Department of Jobs and Family Services licensing.

Supervises all staff assigned to the center and evaluates all direct reports.

Maintains full enrollment and monitors the Head Start recruitment and enrollment process.

Initiates strategies to monitor and collect non-federal share hours of families and volunteers.

Works collaboratively with central Early Childhood staff to interview and select allcenter staff.

Directly responsible for on-site orientation for staff in conformity with all licensing, Head Start, and agency requirements.

Works collaboratively with the central office to provide technical assistance to staffand/or families with education, social service, mental health, nutrition, disability andhealth concerns.

Represents CORS at community meetings and local organizations and serves as a tireless advocate for all families and their children.

Generous Leave/401(k)/Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility/Paid Education/Affordable & Comprehensive Benefits/Caring Colleagues Requirements:
Level: Bachelor’s or Higher in Early Childhood Education, Social Services, or Business Administration or related field, with a minimum of five years of experience in Early Childhood Education.