Head Start - Early Childhood Education Coordinator

Crystal Stairs, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision - 95% paid by em

Life/Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is seeking an Experienced Early Childhood Education Coordinator to oversee the implementation of the agency's early childhood and education systems.

You will guide curriculum and training, supervise Site Supervisors, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across Head Start programs. The role includes monitoring Child Assessment Systems, School Readiness data, and documentation, with a focus on continuous improvement and kindergarten transition

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years administrative experience in a child development program.
• Must have Child Development Program Director Permit.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills; experience in conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor program policies and procedures related to curriculum.
• Implement and monitor policies related to the Desired Result Developmental Profile - Child Assessment Systems; ensure assessments timelines, data input, file reviews, and action plans.
• Collect data that support the School Readiness Goals program.
• Use a multi-disciplinary team approach to ensure compliance with Head Start requirements at the center level; act as liaison between services and center staff.
• Work with Site Supervisor to investigate all child and staff incidents, completing all forms and notifying Education Manager or Assistant Director.

Skills

First Aid & CPR certification

Leadership & supervision

Strong communication skills

Conflict resolution experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Child Development Program Director Permit

CLASS certification preferred

Job description

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056

What We're Looking For

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Education Manager is responsible for the implementation of the agency's early childhood and education systems that ensure the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework and Head Start Approach to School Readiness. The Early Childhood Education Coordinator guides curriculum and training. Supervises Site Supervisors and provides leadership regarding compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Child Assessment Systems, School Readiness Goals Data collections, CLASS implementation plan, ECERS implementation plan, individualization process, transition plan to kindergarten and curriculum documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the program policies and procedures related to curriculum.
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the program policies and procedures related to the Desired Result Developmental Profile - Child Assessment Systems. Ensures that all sites have met assessment timelines, data is inputted accurately, conducts file reviews, assist Site Supervisors in interpreting data, and developing action plan.
• Responsible for the collection of data that support the School Readiness Goals program.
• Uses a multi-disciplinary team approach to ensure the compliance of all Head Start requirements at the center level. Acts as a liaison between comprehensive services and center staff.
• Works with Site Supervisor to investigate all child and staff incidents, completing all forms and notifying Education Manager or Assistant Director.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities You Should Possess

• Bachelor's Degree with a major in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. Masters preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years administrative experience in a child development program is required.
• Must have Child Development Program Director Permit. CLASS certification preferred.
• Successfully completes and maintains Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must have strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills; experience in conflict resolution.

Special Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required; current liability insurance
• Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, Live Scan, and TB clearance.

Total Package Of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.