Employment Opportunity
Posted Date: February 10, 2023
Deadline Date: February 24, 2023 or Open until Filled
Position Title: Education Coordinator
Reports to: Assistant Director of Education, Disabilities, and Mental Health
Department: Education and Administration
Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt (40 + Hours Per Week) & Full Year Position (12 Months)
Compensation Range: $5151.13-$7278.41 (Step 1-Step 15) Monthly Rate & Benefits
*LACOE Retention Stipend for Program Year 22-23 is expected to be issued in July 2023, when eligibility is determined
Generous Employee Benefits: ACA Compliant Medical, Aflac, Dental, Life, and Vision plans.
Work Location: FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, INC.
Main Office: 3450 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, California 91107
Will be assigned to report to our designated sites HS/EHS/SPS sites
Review our website: www.foundationheadstart.org for specific site locations
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Summary of Duties
Provides effective leadership and supervision strategies to assigned staff by providing technical assistance, staff development, ongoing training and support to ensure implementation of program goal by communicating effectively expectations and desired outcomes. Under minimal administrative direction, plan, evaluate, organize, and coordinate the implementation of all regular educational and transition programs. Assist the management team in establishing educational goals and administrative practices to ensure compliance with Federal and State program requirements related to Early Childhood and Head Start Program objectives. The Education Coordinator will establish ongoing administrative procedures involving family community partnerships, enrollment and attendance, program governance, education, health, nutrition, mental health/disabilities special needs services, and social services in collaboration with the Director. The Education Coordinator will assist in the professional development planning and facilitation of teaching staff by overseeing staff assessment audits and evaluate teaching staff effectiveness through training and certifying high quality teaching practices are being achieved throughout the ECE centers. This position requires overseeing and ensuring ongoing monitoring and data analysis for program planning and improvement process systems throughout the service area. Most frequently meets with internal and external administration and management staff, to ensure that Education service area is following Performance Standards, Agency Policy and Procedure, and all applicable regulatory to ensure a quality program for children and promote School Readiness.
Summary of Job Duties, Knowledge & Skills
(Job Description available from HR)
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
Knowledge & Skills:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Prior to hire, the following must be assured:
Eligibility to Work: All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 Form.
Medical Examination: Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform type of work required; must submit a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray. Proof of the following immunizations: Influenza, Pertussis TDAP (Whooping Cough), Measles (MMR), and COVID-19 vaccination series.
Fingerprint Clearances: All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Index (CACI), prior to starting work.
Other Special Requirement: Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California’s Driver’s License or have reliable transportation.
Failure to meet medical standards and/or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.
Ability to meet physical requirements of the position per attached Physical Demand Analysis, with or without reasonable accommodation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to site; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applicants must complete Foundation for Early Childhood Education employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials. Interested individuals may download an employment application online at www.foundationheadstart.org
Interested candidates must forward the following documentation packet to the main office – enclosed Human Resources Department or submit via email: applications@foundationheadstart.org
Internal Candidates must submit the following documents:
Please Note: Application and all required documents can be mailed or submitted electronically to applications@foundationheadstart.org by the due date listed in this job posting.
applications@foundationheadstart.org
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626-861-5006
Category: Management
Type: FT
Location: Pasadena , CA
Salary: 5151.13 - 7278.41
Posted On: February 10th, 2023
Website: http://www.foundationheadstart.org/
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. (Foundation) is a Head Start/Early Head Start Delegate Agency and State Preschool Grantee. As a nonprofit organization, we have supported young children and their families for over 50 years with Early Childhood and family services. Foundation for ECE, Inc. currently operates eighteen preschool sites in Los Angeles County located in: Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and Hollywood. Our Agency is expanding in the program year 22-23 to the following service areas: Highland Park and Lincoln Heights. Foundation for ECE, Inc. also collaborates with HACLA and LA City. The program fosters Family Engagement in all of the areas of a child’s development and provides comprehensive resources to low-income families in the areas of health, nutrition, and community resources. Foundation is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child’s cognitive, physical, social emotional growth, and development.