ECEAP Site Coordinator

Reports To: ECEAP Director
Location: Serves Pasco and Prosser sites
Classification: Classified - Exempt / .846 FTE (220 days per year)

Schedule

August – June / Monday – Friday (typical school breaks and most of July off)

Pay

Starting Salary: Grade 30: $73,466.80 (Step 1/Year 1) – $92,684.12 (Step 5/Year 5)

About the role

The ECEAP Site Coordinator provides leadership and management to the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). This position oversees the delivery of Early Childhood Education services, including indoor and outdoor environments, daily routines, curriculum, adult-child interactions, child guidance, screening and referrals, observation, assessment, individualization, and parent-teacher conferences. This position covers sites throughout the ESD 123 region.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and support to the ECEAP Program.
• Provide oversight and supervision of ECEAP teaching and family support staff within designated classroom locations.
• Ensure all related performance standards are met within designated time periods.
• Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings to represent the ECEAP Program.
• Foster partnerships with local school districts and community organizations.
• Develop consistent methods for communicating internally and externally.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations that serve culturally diverse and/or underserved populations as appropriate.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of special events, meetings, and activities.
• Work in collaboration with program components, including Home Visiting, Education, Health, Nutrition, Family Engagement, Family Services, Volunteers, and Mental Health.
• Support the implementation of the Early Achievers Quality Recognition System (QRIS) to improve curriculum, learning environments, interactions, and outcomes.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by all ESD Board Policies and Procedures, as well as ECEAP Performance Standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and supervision of Family Support Staff and ECEAP classroom staff, including Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Classroom Aides.

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor’s Degree preferred, though may be waived in lieu of any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.
• Experience with supervision and program oversight, with increasing responsibility demonstrated.
• A minimum of two years working with young children in a group setting and experience as an early learning coach, consultant, mentor, or trainer.
• Training on the Early Achievers Coach Framework, or willingness to receive training.
• WSP/FBI background clearance required.

Skills

• Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of staff.
• Function professionally, positively, and effectively as a team member, with appropriate boundaries, while working with staff, parents, volunteers, other agencies, and the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, school district staff and administrators, OSPI & DCYF staff, other ESD 123 staff, board members, students, and the general public.
• Uphold program performance standards and requirements.
• Use various computer applications such as word processing, email, internet, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion.
• Keep records and be organized.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including using interpreters when needed to communicate with individuals who speak other languages.
• Collaborate with district and state partners to accomplish program objectives.
• Appreciate diversity and remain flexible.
• Respond to emergencies and/or non-standard situations both physically and mentally.
• Support and implement ESD policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives.
• Perform independent and joint duties with minimal supervision, while operating from established program policies and procedures.
• Perform skilled technical writing for articles, brochures, manuals, web information, workshop synopses, syllabi, workshop worksheets, report generation, and employee reviews.
• Organize and follow through on multiple tasks, address concerns as they arise, meet deadlines, and plan ahead to meet future needs and goals.
• Maintain dress and appearance appropriate to a professional office setting.

Benefits

• Opportunities to receive on-the-job training.
• Access to full benefits (SEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance; WA DRS SERS retirement plan; medical reimbursement account; life and long-term disability insurance).
• Access to the agency’s wellness program.
• Paid sick leave (6.6 hours per month).
• Paid holidays (4 per year).
• Paid personal leave (start at 16 hours per year).

Traits

• Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of taking initiative without waiting to be told what to do.
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Confident yet humble – lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively.
• Hungry – always looking for more: more things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Smart – have common sense about people. Good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

About Our Team and Agency

Helping students realize their dreams and aspirations is at the heart of everything we do at ESD 123. We accomplish this by embracing our employees as One Team, operating with loyalty and commitment through compassion, dedication, and collaboration. At ESD 123, we strive to offer the highest quality customer experience by committing to our Culture Playbook and always looking for ways to say, "Yes, and..." Each member of our ESD team must be humble, hungry, and smart, with a focus on making teammates look good while working toward achieving our mission.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a school setting; however, travel is required to local school districts and program sites, and for workshops, committee representation, and conferences at local, regional, and state levels.
• Sitting for extended periods may be required.
• Lifts and carries a maximum of 35 pounds.
• Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.