Head Start Program Specialist

Esc14; Guaraqueçaba; Presencial; BRL 216 000 - 329 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ESC 14 South location is seeking a Specialist to provide quality support for the Center for Young Learners. The role emphasizes program planning, ERSEA assistance, and media materials management, with strong emphasis on communication and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in early childhood or equivalent experience, plus 0–20+ years in the field, and demonstrates collaboration, punctuality, and professionalism in diverse settings.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience with an emphasis in early childhood, or a high school diploma/GED plus 5 years of relevant early childhood experience.
• Entry: 0–9 years of relevant experience; Mid-level: 10–19 years; Expert: 20+ years.
• Detail-oriented with a basic understanding of school or ESC procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Program Planning/Organizational Skills: Manage Policy Council promotion and Director's Report; maintain the CYL website and media/promotional materials; assist with ERSEA applications; respond to inquiries and provide support.
• Fiscal Management: Utilize cost-effective methods to reach objectives.
• Communications Skills: Demonstrate effective communication with staff; maintain confidentiality and professional courtesy.
• Technical Assistance: Respond to inquiries, participate in ESC meetings, and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Human Relations: Demonstrate professionalism and collaboration with LEA and ESC staff.
• Specialized Knowledge: Seek training on ERSEA, Head Start Performance Standards, and Head Start Act.
• Personal and Professional Image: Maintain punctuality and a professional appearance; adhere to schedules.

Conhecimentos

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience

High school diploma or GED with 5 years relevant experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Position Type:
  Specialist/ Early Childhood Program Specialist
  
• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
  
• Location:
  ESC 14 South location
  

GOAL:

Provide quality and effective support services to the Center for Young Learners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in early childhood, or
• High school diploma or GED and 5 years of relevant experience in early childhood programs.
• Entry: 0-9 years of relevant experience
• Mid-level: 10-19 years of relevant experience
• Expert: 20+ years of relevant experience
• Detail-oriented with a basic understanding of school or ESC procedures

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

Program Planning/Organizational Skills

• Manages Policy Council promotion and Director's Report
• Manage the CYL website along with all media, advertising, and promotional materials for the component
• Assist with Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) Applications
• Respond to internal program inquiries and support

Fiscal Management

• Utilize cost-effective methods to reach identified objectives

Communications Skills

• Demonstrates good communication techniques with staff members
• Demonstrates cooperation, consideration, and professional courtesy with clients and staff members.
• Maintains job-related confidentiality.

Technical Assistance

• Demonstrate accessibility by responding to program inquiries and following up to ensure customer satisfaction
• Participates in training, planning and other ESC meetings to meet program goals
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Human Relations

• Demonstrates professional courtesy during personal interaction with LEA and ESC staff
• Display an attitude of personal and professional concern in group and individual settings
• Demonstrate willingness to collaborate with other staff members

Specialized Knowledge

• Seek training with professionals and provide up-to-date information about ERSEA, Head Start Performance Standards, and Head Start Act.

Personal and Professional Image

• Maintain self control and good working relationships with other staff; exhibit enthusiasm, self-motivation, and professional appearance while representing the ESC in any capacity
• Adhere to work schedules and attendance policies
• Arrives at work and other scheduled events on time

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Occasional moderate lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress