Dual Language Education Coordinator

Early Learning Essentials; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Gym benefits

Weekends off

Additional holidays

Job summary

Early Learning Essentials is seeking a dedicated Education Supervisor to lead PLA implementation for dual language learners and to support teachers in delivering comprehensive educational services.

The role focuses on supervising the Education service area and ensuring IEPs, behavioral health plans, and program standards are met while collaborating with families and cross-cultural staff.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual in English/another language (English/Spanish preferred).
• BA or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent and related teaching experience.
• Experience supervising in an early childhood program.
• Experience working with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous PLA implementation and serve as dual language resource.
• Provide supervision in Education services to teachers and support staff.
• Support and supervise in delivering education services to DLLs, IEPs, and health plans.
• Supervise Child Development Specialists and Instructional Coaches.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Supervision experience

Intercultural competence

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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.

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

Salary: $28.99 per hour