Early Head Start Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing EHS enrollment of families and deliver Health, Nutrition, and Family & Community Partnership services for the EHS program.
• Ensure health procedures are performed only by licensed or certified health professionals with expertise in serving young children and their families.
• Develop and lead a parent and community volunteer program.
• Serve as the lead on child abuse and neglect issues.
• Develop relationships with community partners.
• Provide content‑area training and technical supervision to other staff.
• Ensure services are supported by staff or consultants with training and experience in health, nutrition, and social, human, or family services.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education + 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a current Infant/Toddler CDA, Home‑Based CDA credential, or emphasis on infant/toddler development + 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers.
• Degree in a health, nursing, or nutrition field (or closely related field) or experience working in public health, nutrition, or health administration/education.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler development, education, health, nutrition, safety, early intervention, family dynamics, adult learning principles, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance when using a personal vehicle.
• Preferred: Knowledge of community resources and referral experience assisting families in need.
• Preferred: Home‑visiting experience.
• Preferred: Early Childhood Teaching Certificate.
• Within 90 days of hire, obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
• Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.