Education Coordinator - EHS Program

Full Time

St Cyril- 45/35 Groton St-Htfd

30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1022

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Education Coordinator supervises and directs the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children; supervises classroom staff, promoting and supporting the overall planning and implementation of curriculum, child outcomes assessment systems, training and professional development initiatives and classroom operation, incorporating best practices and promoting ongoing quality improvement in the delivery of services. Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and all federal, state and local entities.  

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the implementation of HighScope Curriculum, CT Early Learning and Development Standards, CT Preschool Assessment Framework, LEP, NAEYC portfolio, Head Start, and OEC regulations

• Trains, supervises and evaluates teaching staff; assists with recruitment and hiring of new teaching staff

• Monitors and reviews teacher’s lesson plans to assure compliance with program objectives and guidelines to include the HighScope curriculum and CT standards addressing school readiness. Coaches and mentors teaching staff; assists staff in the development of their professional development plans

• Monitors and documents teaching staff’s implementation of academic components

• Conducts weekly classroom observations utilizing Developmentally Appropriate Guidelines, NAEYC and CT Standards that support and address school readiness

• Conducts meetings and or trainings with teaching staff to monitor and evaluate assessments, and assist teachers in creating strategies to assist with parent communication, advocacy, meetings and home learning

• Monitor classroom inventory of incoming/outgoing supplies and equipment; placing orders and maintaining accurate records of available funding for each program

• Supervises teaching staff compliance with children’s records

• Work with classroom staff, and Family Specialist to ensure home visits, parent communication, advocacy and parent-teacher conferences are happening as required

• Participates in conferences along with teaching staff and parents concerning the progress and development of children on behavioral concerns or special needs

• Conduct and submit in a timely manner written monthly and quarterly reports

• Creates, fosters and maintains a positive culture and climate across the program and supports the mission and vision of CREC

• Prepares for monitoring visits and ensures requested follow-up

• PQI Functions:

  • Ensure the consistent accurate collection of the data

  • Identify patterns and trends for program

  • Use results of data to inform supervisor of trends that may impact services

• Performs related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education required; Master’s degree preferred

• Experience successfully supervising teaching staff and designing curriculum approaches

• Experience in special education and in working directly with children with special needs, strongly preferred

• Knowledge of HighScope Curriculum, Head Start, Child Care licensing, and/or NAEYC accreditation preferred

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google suite and ability to quickly learn other software platforms

• Experience in data management, analysis and presentation 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; resourceful, creative, and excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to interact/communicate effectively with children, families, and staff at all levels and from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and promote excellence in education

• Ability to travel to all center locations and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and occasional weekends

• Demonstrated commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes, and a results-oriented culture and excellence in education

• Possess the management competencies and criteria established by Catholic Charities for a supervisory role specifically:

  • Proficiency of oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meets timelines.

  • Excellent planning skills and ability to manage details.

  • Skill and experience in motivating and managing personnel.

  • Ability to work well with individuals at all levels, both internally or externally and works to create a team environment.

  • Monitoring and supervising job performance of direct reports.

  • Scheduling and managing employee schedules to effectively meet program requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to handle the physical aspects of the position including the lifting of a child

• Red Cross First Aid, CPR Certification, and a valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp.
For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling

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Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.