Head Start Implementation Coordinator (Remote-Texas)

Description

Job Overview

The Head Start Implementation Coordinator will work with the Sr. Director of Curriculum and Implementation to support successful integration of AVANCE core programs in Early/Head Start programming across the network. The Head Start Implementation Coordinator will provide ongoing technical assistance and support to AVANCE Chapters with Head Start programming and licensees to ensure programs are implemented with the highest fidelity. The Head Start Implementation Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere at all times for AVANCE internal employees and AVANCE external program participants.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical assistance to partner Head Start and Early Head Start partners implementing AVANCE programs through both in-person and virtual settings.
• Work closely with existing AVANCE Chapters, licensees and new licensees that operate Head Start and Early Head Start to ensure that they have the appropriate resources, staffing, and implementation plans to successfully deliver AVANCE programs. 
• Provide in-person training to Head Start and Early Head Start partners. 
• Visit partner Head Start and Early Head Start sites to conduct assessments and offer one-on-one program support, such as curriculum planning, model lessons, mentoring, coaching, guided practice and feedback, goal setting, and other support as needed. 
• Research and connect with existing Head Start and Early Head Start operators to explore interest in licensing AVANCE’s programs.
• Work alongside the programs team to continuously improve various models of AVANCE programs to ensure that we can meet the needs of our Head Start and Early Head Start partners. 
• Identify and build systems and processes that will assist our Chapters and licensees to be successful in integrating core programs in Head Start and Early Head Start programs (e.g., development of best practices toolkit). 
• Communicate with leadership on programmatic status, updates and any concerns regarding the implementation of the programs with Head Start partners.
• Participate in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

AVANCE Core Competencies

• Execution & Accountability
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making
• Communication & Influence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Stakeholder Focus
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Non-Profit Leadership, or a related field

Work Experience

Required:

• At least three (3) years of experience training, mentoring and coaching teachers or adult learners 

• At least three (3) years of experience in a leadership role in a Head Start/Early Head Start program

Preferred:

• Experience in curriculum design and development

Additional Skills

• Charismatic trainer with experience training, mentoring and/or coaching teachers or adult learners 

• Spanish fluency helpful, but not required

• Independent, self-starter with a positive attitude 

• Strong alignment with AVANCE’s values, especially in meeting our clients where they are and valuing diversity 

• Creative problem solver who embraces change and a culture of excellence 

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 

• Extremely organized 

• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be extremely effective independently with the capability of managing numerous simultaneous projects.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, MS Office Suite, and Video Conferencing Tools  

Travel 

• Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.

• Travel required up to 30% of the time for work-related site visits, meetings, and functions.

Working Conditions  

• Work is generally performed in an office environment.

• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices).

• Standard office equipment generally used includes:

  • Telephone

  • Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet

  • Printer/Photocopy Machine

  • Calculator

• May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties. 

Mental and Physical Demands  

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Factors  

ADA/ADAAA Statement

AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited.  Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.