Education Coordinator - (Directly Operated Sites)-EQI

Position Summary

Aid program staff in ensuring all compliances are met in the area of education. Monitor and support teaching staff in improving practices that will enhance CLASS and MyTeachingStrategies Assessment scores. Provide modeling and technical assistance to strengthen classroom environments and the use of intentional lesson planning integrating the Reggio Emilia approach.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of direct teaching experience

Experience & Training Requirements

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload
• Maintain confidentiality
• In-depth knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for children 0-5 years of age
• Patience when implementing techniques to support staff and children
• Knowledge of Early Head Start/Head Start, Prevention Initiative, Preschool for All, NAEYC, CLASS, and DCFS licensing standards
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia Approach
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Required to speak and read English proficiently, bilingual a plus

Desired Outcomes

• Review and provide feedback on weekly classroom lesson plans
• Monitor MyTeachingStrategies for quality and quantity; providing feedback and support to teaching staff, as needed
• Champion the use of the Reggio Emilia approach to learning
• Become a certified CLASS observer, within one year of beginning the role to support the center in improving CLASS scores

Essential Job Requirements & Duties

• Supports classroom team in creating an atmosphere in which children can grow and develop; creates a classroom environment that is welcoming and emphasizes the importance of the child; includes furnishings and supplies which are attractive, durable, and developmentally appropriate
• Communicates with parents, students and coworkers in a way that results in their feeling that you care about their well-being, values and diversity by treating all with respect, integrity and dignity without regard to background, race, religion, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation
• Supports the implementation of the Reggio Emilia approach to learning with their teaching team focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations
• Assists classroom with conducting 45-Day required screenings
• Maintains classroom education files
• Assists the teaching team in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities for young children including the following activities: Self Image, Language/Literacy Development, Music and Movement, Social Studies, Science, Math, Art, Large/Small Motor Activities, and In-Depth Projects
• Supports teachers in the implementation of the education curriculum
• Assists the teaching team in developing a classroom environment that is a welcoming learning environment for children and their families
• Supports the implementation of the Reggio Emilia approach to learning with their teaching team focusing on in-depth studies and classroom explorations
• Assesses classroom equipment and materials regularly
• Communicates with parents, students and coworkers in a way that results in their feeling that you care about their well-being, values and diversity by treating all with respect, integrity and dignity without regard to background, race, religion, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Employment Conditions

• This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position.

Working Conditions

• The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses and mental demands.

Additional Information

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