Education Coordinator - Montcalm
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Education / Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Education Coordinator
Classification:
Full-time, exempt, salaried
Salary Range: HS 01-04 ($61,115 - $63,914 - $67,464 - $71,015)
Hours:
40/week
Work Weeks: 52/year
Department:
Head Start/Early Head Start
Reports To:
Head Start/Early Head Start Director
Positions Supervised:
Classroom Aide, Home Visitor, Lead Infant-Toddler Educator (LITE), Teacher
EightCAP, Inc., improves our community by collaborating with private, government, and community organizations to deliver programs that alleviate the causes of poverty and its effects, allowing individuals to become self-sufficient.
Role OverviewThe Head Start Education Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support for all educational services within the Head Start and Early Head Start program. This position ensures that classroom and home-based education services are implemented with fidelity to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, state child care licensing regulations, and Agency policies. The Education Coordinator works closely with teachers, home visitors, center staff, and program leadership to promote high-quality learning environments, positive child outcomes, and continuous program improvement.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and oversight for Head Start and Early Head Start education services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and Agency requirements.
Oversee curriculum implementation, child assessment systems, and school readiness goals to support positive child outcomes.
Monitor classroom and home-based program quality through observations, data review, and continuous improvement efforts.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical assistance to teachers, home visitors, and education staff to strengthen teaching practices.
Coordinate training, onboarding, and ongoing professional development opportunities for education team members.
Ensure educational environments are safe, engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate for all children.
Partner with program service areas, families, schools, and community partners to support comprehensive child and family services.
Monitor documentation, recordkeeping, and program requirements related to education services.
Support staff evaluations, performance improvement, program monitoring, and corrective action planning when needed.
Participate in program planning, data analysis, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to advance program goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents/guardians regarding education-related inquiries or issues.
Demonstrate accountability by using child assessment data, classroom observations, and program information to monitor progress, identify areas of need, and make informed decisions that improve teaching practices and support positive outcomes for children.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to strengthen program services.
Demonstrate compassion by creating a supportive and respectful environment for staff, children, and families. Recognize the strengths and challenges of others, provide encouragement and guidance, and approach difficult situations with patience, understanding, and a focus on finding solutions.
Recognize staff contributions, celebrate successes, and create an environment where team members feel valued, confident, and motivated to achieve expectations and ensure compliance with program requirements.
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