Child Development and Education Coordinator

Guardian Angel Settlement Association (GASA)

St. Louis, MO

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, Day Shift. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Founded in 1859, Guardian Angel Settlement Association (GASA) has served the St. Louis community for more than 165 years. Our mission is to strengthen families and communities by providing high‑quality early childhood education, family support services, housing stability programs, and senior services. Each year, we serve more than 4,000 individuals through compassionate, community‑focused programming.

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and making a lasting impact on children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Guardian Angel Settlement Association is seeking a Child Development and Education Coordinator to provide leadership for our Head Start and Early Childhood Education programs. This position oversees child development services, curriculum implementation, disability services, enrollment (ERSEA), and classroom quality while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing requirements.

The Coordinator partners closely with teachers, families, and community agencies to create inclusive, high‑quality learning environments that support every child's success.

• Provide leadership and oversight of child development services across the program.
• Support teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate practices and Conscious Discipline strategies.
• Review lesson plans and curriculum implementation with instructional staff.
• Monitor classroom assessment data and develop improvement strategies.
• Track child outcomes and individualized goals through IEPs, IFSPs, and Positive Guidance Plans.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards related to education, child development, and mental health.
• Support school readiness initiatives and continuous quality improvement.

• Coordinate developmental screenings, referrals, evaluations, and follow‑up services.
• Facilitate IEP and IFSP meetings with families, school districts, and community providers.
• Support inclusive classroom practices and accommodations for children with disabilities.
• Conduct monitoring activities including classroom observations, file reviews, and compliance audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Child Plus and other required systems.
• Prepare required disability reports, PIR data, and documentation.

• Lead recruitment, eligibility, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) activities.
• Monitor enrollment targets and maintain full enrollment.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with Head Start regulations.
• Collaborate with Family Advocates and community partners on recruitment initiatives.

• Build positive relationships with children and families using a strengths‑based, culturally responsive approach.
• Collaborate with Family Advocates to connect families with needed resources.
• Promote family engagement activities and parent participation.
• Support children's social‑emotional development through collaboration with staff and families.

• Supervise Teachers, Family Advocates, and the Instructional Support Specialist.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Conduct classroom observations and performance feedback.
• Participate in program planning and continuous quality improvement efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in Head Start, Early Head Start, or early childhood education programs.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience with developmental screenings and early intervention services.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience using Child Plus.
• Knowledge of Conscious Discipline.
• Experience with ERSEA processes and Head Start reporting requirements.

• Office and classroom-based work environment.
• Frequent classroom observations and site visits.
• Local travel between program locations and community partners.
• Moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Monday through Friday
• Day Shift
• Occasional evenings and weekends as needed