Macomb County Government · 17 hours ago
Program Coordinator - Education Specialist (Temporary)
Macomb County, MI
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $71K/yr
4+ years expMacomb County Government is seeking a Program Coordinator - Education Specialist to monitor the implementation of Head Start Program education and child development services. This role involves providing resources and support to classroom staff to ensure compliance with Federal Performance Standards and conducting training for staff and parents.
Non Profit
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field
Four (4) years of early childhood classroom experience
A valid Michigan driver's license and operable insured automobile for authorized travel
Early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices and techniques
Child Plus data system
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
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs and services
Oversee and provide supervision and direction to adults and children
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
Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education/Development or a directly related field
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
Company
Macomb County Government
With a growing population and sound government practices, Macomb County offers extensive business opportunities, beautiful natural resources and a richly diverse culture.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Consumers Energy Foundation
2022-04-25Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jako van Blerk
Chief Information Officer
Robyn DiCristofaro
Service Partner
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