Program Coordinator, Early Head Start

Overview

Program Coordinator, Early Head Start

The Salvation Army, Early Childhood Education Services

Full-time, New Position, $22-$24/hour with full benefits

The Program Coordinator for our Early Head Start Program is considered a management level position. The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing staff with tools needed to meet Early Head Start (EHS) requirements

that will also aid in supporting staff in meeting of program goals. Position requires providing training for the EHS program staff and parents.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will serve as a resource, a model and provide group and individualized coaching that support in Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Training is provided in order to establish Project Base Coaching Model for program to meet standard. Provide oversight support for service area specialties such as Classroom Mentor, Family Advocates, and Teachers to ensure developing nurturing and positive relationships with children and families that will meet program School Readiness Goals.

Provide monitoring of program data systems to ensure utilization of a set classroom observation tool and schedule for obtaining program data. Provide monitoring tools to follow up on scheduled monthly, quarterly, yearly data requirements

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, Education or related field and a minimum of 3 year's relevant experience is required.

* Master's degree and NYS teaching certificate preferred.

* Prior experience with early education database systems such as TSG, PROMIS, etc. preferred.

* Valid driver's license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.

* Must have access to private transportation during working hours.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.