Education Coordinator

SMOC Agency; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 55,991 - 59,979; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

SMOC Agency in Worthington, MN, is looking for a dedicated educator to oversee Head Start programs. The role involves planning and implementing education services that foster social competence in children and engage parents as primary educators. Required qualifications include a BA or advanced degree in early childhood education; experience with Head Start or similar programs is preferred.

The position offers a starting salary range of $55,991 to $59,979, along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• BA or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent coursework.
• Knowledge in Head Start philosophy and practices.
• Experience with Creative curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee education services for children to enhance social competence.
• Collaborate with parents in the education of their children.
• Direct and implement planning for educational services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

BA or advanced degree in early childhood education

Job description

Rewarding Opportunity with SMOC Head Start!

Under the supervision of the Head Start Director, oversaw and directed the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children. These services contribute to the increased social competence in children and the recognition and enhancement of parents as the primary educators of their children. Primarily based in Worthington, MN; with responsibility for and travel to the Pipestone facility.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• BA or advanced degree in early childhood education; or BA or advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience
• Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start (or comparable child development programs), early childhood education
• Preferred experience with Creative curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tracking, licensing standards for day care centers
• Emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities
• Have education or experience in collaborating with parents in the education of their children

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Requires ability to use abstract reasoning, problem solving, planning, and analytical skills in: training, evaluation, and program development
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills for supervisory duties
• Effective writing and oral communication skills to conduct meetings and training sessions, and to prepare reports that are clear, complete, comprehensive, and use good grammar and punctuation
• Successful experience working in a team setting
• Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer and office equipment
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds, must be able to travel, enter and exit a vehicle without assistance, and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Experience successfully working with culturally diverse staff and clients

Starting annual salary $55,991$59,979 based on skill, education and experience. Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance.

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