CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Program Coordinator - Education Specialist
SALARY: $51,351.57 - $66,418.96
DEPARTMENT: Macomb Community Action
Opening Date: 11/08/2024
Closing Date: 11/25/2024 12:00 a.m.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt - overtime pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources policy
Employment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY Under direction, monitors the implementation of Head Start Program education and child development services. Provides resources and support to classroom staff to assure the Federal Performance Standards and all other operating regulations are met. Performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors and ensures the implementation of the education goals and objectives of the Head Start Program. Observes, supervises and evaluates classroom staff and operations. Coach and mentor classroom teachers to carry out improvement goals. Foster positive relationships with local school districts and community agencies. Acts as a resource person for developmentally appropriate activities and practices. Provides staff and parents with training and information. Plans and conducts applicable workshops. Conducts home visits, when necessary, to ensure that child and family needs are met. Ensures the desired mental health environment is maintained in the classroom. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Maintains all required written documentation, including but not limited to, classroom operations and staff performance. Compiles necessary statistical data and completes all necessary and required reports. Completes computer data entry using program specific software. Ensures compliance and monitoring of the Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards and Licensing Regulations. Monitors and oversees all State of Michigan licensing requirements, including all inspections, i.e. fire, environmental, lead (if applicable) and Corrective Action Plans. Ensures education services are integrated with all other service areas. May participate in the interviewing and selection of Head Start classroom staff. Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.
QUALIFICATIONS Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of early childhood classroom experience
Preferred Education and Experience - Master's degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
- Two (2) years of management/supervisory experience
- CLASS Observer certification (Pre-K)
- Working with infants, toddlers and/or pre-school age children
- Working in a Head Start program.
Required Licensure or Certification - A valid Michigan driver's license and operable insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - Early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices and techniques
- Child Plus data system
Skill in: - Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with clients, families, outside professionals, agencies and the public
- Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
- Working with diverse populations
- Effective communication skills
Ability to: - Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs and services
- Oversee and provide supervision and direction to adults and children
- plan, organize, implement and evaluate programs and services
- Research and utilize community resources.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, families and the public.
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English
- Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifts, moves, carries and push/pulls objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently remains in a seated position and stands while performing tasks. Manual dexterity and regular fine-finger and hand/wrist motions are required for operating a keyboard, writing and filing. Balancing on surfaces, bending, reaching and walking are occasionally required. Frequently operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties. Seeing/vision, talking/speaking and listening/hearing are continuously required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
N/S=Never/Seldom
O=Occasionally
F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment:
F/C Outdoor environment:
O Street environment (near moving traffic):
N/S Construction site:
N/S Confined space:
N/S In the community (homes, businesses, etc):
O Correctional facility, detention center or jail:
N/S Clinical healthcare environment:
N/S Warehouse environment:
N/S Exposures Individuals who are hostile or irate:
O Individuals with known violent backgrounds:
N/S Extreme cold (below 32 degrees):
N/S Extreme heat (above 100 degrees):
N/S Communicable diseases:
O Moving mechanical parts:
N/S Fumes or airborne particles:
N/S Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste:
N/S Loud noises (85+ decibels):
N/S GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR DISCLAIMERS Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternative format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment, amongst other possible accommodations.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided. The United Auto Workers Local Unit 98 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.