Dual Language Education Coordinator

Eleutah; Mapleton (UT); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Gym benefits

Weekends off

Additional holidays

Resumo da oferta

EARLY LEARNING ESSENTIALS in Mapleton, UT seeks a senior Education Supervisor to ensure continuous PLA implementation and to lead the agency's dual language support for English language learners while supervising education staff.

The role includes ensuring services for children with IEPs, behavioral/health plans, and developing social, intellectual, and school readiness outcomes in line with Head Start standards.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience supervising in an early childhood education program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; culturally competent.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise Child Development Specialists and Instructional Coaches.
• Ensure teachers deliver comprehensive education services to Head Start children, including ELLs and those with IEPs.
• Support the agency's school readiness plan in accordance with Head Start standards and policies.

Conhecimentos

Child development knowledge

Interrater reliability

Organizational leadership

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

English proficiency

Relationship building

Formação académica

BA or higher in ECE or Child Development

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description:

Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials! We are a non‑profit Head Start organization that offers preschool, health, and social services to children and families who are navigating significant life challenges & economic hardships. With Early Learning Essentials you can help children facing social, emotional, and/or economic disadvantages to reach their highest potential and prepare for lifelong success.

Full‑time positions enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays!

Job Description:

Position is 233 working days and 13 paid Holidays; a typical work week is Monday - Friday with an expectation of a minimum of 40 hours per week.

The primary focus of this position is to ensure continuous implementation of a Planned Language Approach (PLA) and serving as the agency's dual language resource to support the agency in its efforts to include teaching practices which focus on both English language acquisition and the continued development of the home language for dual language learners (DLL). Provides support and supervision in the Education service area to ensure teachers deliver comprehensive education services to all Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plan's (IEP), behavioral support or health plans and English language learners, helping them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a developmentally appropriate manner toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act and Early Learning Essentials' policies and procedures and ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan. Functionally supervises Child Development Specialists and Instructional Coaches.

Position offers full benefits, including: Health, Dental, Life, HSA Contributions, 401K, and EAP counseling.

Qualifications:

• Must be bi-lingual in English/another language at the discretion of the agency (English/Spanish preferred)
• Must have a BA or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience.
• Must have experience supervising in an early childhood education program.
• Experienced working with other cultures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Maintain interrater reliability in Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) and CLASS certification.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations in personnel supervision, communications, and budget management.
• Has cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to write and speak the English language in a proficient and professional manner to meet requirements of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, subordinates, community groups, and other related agencies and people.

Additional information:

EARLY LEARNING ESSENTIALS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment actions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

EARLY LEARNING ESSENTIALS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AT OUR DISCRETION WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE AT ANYTIME