Job Description

The office of Head Start requires that all personnel that fall under the Head Start program be 100% vaccinated (two (2) shots for Pfizer or Moderna, or one (1) shot for Johnson and Johnson) by January 31, 2022. This position falls under those guidelines. Applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to onboarding. If you need an exemption due to a disability, medical condition, or religious beliefs, please notify NCCAA staff if you are called in for an interview.

Program: Birth to Five Head Start

Employment Status: Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT: Education

Job Classification: Regular, Full-time

REPORTS TO: Sr. Education Coach

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Supervises: None

Location: Based out of the Central Administration Office, 101 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position support and expand early educator\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge on early childhood education best practices as well as increase knowledge of the tools and resources used by NCCAA Birth to Five Head Start through mentoring, training, and support. In collaboration with the Education Coach. Works side by side with Teaching staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides ongoing support to center staff.
• Ensures that the program is adhering to the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• Conducts regular site visits and develops meaningful, productive relationships with site directors and teaching staff.
• Coaches and guides staff through the implementation of a developmentally and linguistically appropriate approach to child development and education.
• Provides initial and ongoing training and technical assistance to identified teaching staff regarding program philosophy, policies, procedures, and other topics as requested or assigned to ensure the uniform delivery of quality services.
• Provides initial ongoing training and technical assistance to staff including but not limited to: CLASS, Frog-Street, and other tools used within the program.
• Conducts CLASS observations as required by Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assists in planning and implementing professional development opportunities such as onsite trainings based on best practices and Head Start Performance Standards
• In collaboration with Site Base Managers/Center Directors, conducts CLASS observations according to the Education Calendar as required by the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Supports and monitors site staff with care and supervision to ensure lapses do not occur.
• Supports and ensures the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Conducts ongoing monitoring of the classrooms for the purpose of observing activities and provides on-site consultation to teaching staff.
• Assists in designing, developing and delivering training programs and orientation for teaching staff.
• Submits written, weekly logs and completes monthly reports for assigned work activities to Education Coach Coordinator.
• Develops and maintains schedule for onsite visitations. Meets regularly with immediate supervisor and attends all meetings and trainings sessions as requested.
• Provides input into the agency TTA Plan. Must be able to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written format.
• Assists in accomplishing the programs non-federal share through the access of community resources (services, donations, discounts, etc.)
• Travels to seminars and meetings as directed.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development from a recognized University.
• Must have knowledge in administering assessment tools such as CLASS, etc.
• Five (5) years Preschool classroom experience and knowledge of early childhood program and philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation and public speaking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point as well as the use of Internet and E-mail to conduct research and communications is required.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
• The ability to think strategically, plan, set goals and objectives and then organize and follow through.
• Creativity, vision, charisma, strong presence, responsiveness, honesty, drive, and initiative are all traits that will be highly valued.
• The successful candidate will be an effective manager and a strong and inspiring but sensitive teacher.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain CLASS observer Reliability and ITERS standing.
• Must work towards CLASS and ITERS Trainer Certification
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must successfully pass and submit a pre-employment TB test and must successfully pass and submit a TB test annually thereafter.
• Must successfully pass and submit a post offer physical examination within two weeks from the date of hire.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver\'s license (Operators-Class C) and driving record must be approved by insurance company on an annual basis.
• Must have transportation and current liability coverage on vehicle to be used in the performance of job duties. Some out-of-town travel may be required.
• Proof of work eligibility must be provided.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Normal physical activity includes occasional sitting, frequent standing, and walking in a usual workday.
• Requires occasional pulling out and pushing in of drawers and other objects with occasional bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying of boxes of supplies less than 20 lbs.
• Requires use of the five senses (hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting) to perform various job duties and in dealing with staff, clients, and outside.
• Requires employee to use hands, arms, feet, legs, neck and head while performing Agency tasks.
• Requires employee to occasionally crawl and twist in performing duties.
• Requires frequent speaking and listening abilities with staff, co-workers, parents, supervisor, and parents/volunteers--must be able to hear a child cry out when in pain, injured, or ill.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics 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. The noise level in the personnel work environment is usually moderately quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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