Education Coordinator

PROGRAM SUMMARY Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on school readiness for children zero to five years of age. Developmentally appropriate services are provided for children from low-income families, zero to five years of age. Plaza de la Raza currently serves over 700 children and their families. DEFINITION Under general direction, this position assists with the planning, organization and implementation of education and training programs involving staff and selected transitional programs, including family and community partnerships, enrollment and attendance, program governance, education, health, nutrition, disabilities special needs services, mental health, and family services. Promotes classroom and administrative services as outlined in federal, state, local and grantee GIMS. Works in conjunction with the Department of Social Service and Community Care Licensing to communicate educational standards used in all classrooms. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General direction and supervision is provided by the Assistant Director of Educational Services and Center Operations. Supervision is exercised over the Site Supervisor, Preschool Teacher, Preschool Assistant Teacher, Infant-Toddler Teacher Aide, Classroom Aide and Family Child Care Provider. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with agency staff, children, parents, and outside agencies. • Ensures compliance with Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing and state and federal funding sources. • Provides oversight of staff and evaluates teaching effectiveness, monitors training and certification standards/requirements to ensure compliance • Assists with the planning, directing and facilitation of the operation of Head Start Education programs including family and community partnerships, enrollment and attendance, program governance, education MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field from an accredited 4-year college or university, master’s degree preferred; A current California Child Development Program Director Permit and 6 infant and toddler units are required. A CLASS certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Experience Three years of professional teaching and administrative experience in early education programs, including experience performing varied administrative assignments and teaching adults. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS • Successful completion of an initial health examination, performed by or under the supervision of a physician, to determine, at a minimum, of the prospective employee can perform requirements of the job description physical requirements. • Proof of the absence of Tuberculosis, from a physician to that the prospective employee is cleared to work with children and families. • Documentation of current immunizations against influenza, Mumps, Measles & Rubella (MMR) and Pertussis (TDAP). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Child Abuse Index prior to starting employment. • Completed and signed statement of any pending and/or prior criminal arrests/charges/convictions related to child sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect, and/or violent felonies. • Verification that determines eligibility for employment in the United States of America. • A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation to perform position duties is required. • As a mandated reporter of child abuse, must immediately report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services. • Bi-lingual in a language reflective of the population served is preferred.

Salary : $5,455