Head Start Education Program Lead

Community Action Partnership; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership in Dickinson, North Dakota, seeks a Head Start Education Coordinator to lead the education component of the Head Start Preschool program. The role supervises staff, coordinates curriculum, and ensures compliance with IDEA and program standards.

You will collaborate with families, schools, and community partners, manage grants, prepare reports, and help plan parent involvement activities while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in early childhood education or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education.
• Two years full-time experience teaching preschool aged children.
• Past supervisory experience.
• Experience working with people from various socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a positive rapport with staff, clients, other agencies, businesses and the community.
• Experience in planning, and presenting workshops, group informational presentations and media packets/recordings.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral forms.
• Proficient with computers and software to include Windows, Internet and Microsoft Office software and other office equipment.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the education component of the Head Start Preschool Program.
• Builds community and public relations representing the Head Start Program.
• Coordinates the disabilities program for Head Start Preschool.
• Utilizes resources to ensure optimum benefit of Head Start Preschool participants and family members.
• Supervises Head Start Preschool education staff in Dickinson and Mott.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions as approved by the Head Start Director.
• Participates on program related committees as approved by the Head Start Director.
• Is required to travel by ground or air to meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.
• Provides and oversees the education training within the Head Start department.
• Oversees the department inventory, as well as securing necessary equipment and supplies.
• Continues professional growth through educational and training experiences in their field.
• Develops recommended policy considerations for Head Start and presents the considerations at appropriate meetings.
• Ensures all required standards are maintained for the Head Start Program.
• Prepares for and coordinates Program self-assessment with the assistance of the Program Coordinators.
• Plans the Program Parent Committee with the other coordinators.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates program goals and objectives for the education component.
• Monitors materials and makes recommendations to the Head Start Director about needed materials.
• Monitor child outcomes, analyzes data and prepares quarterly reports for management.
• Supervises Head Start Preschool education staff in Dickinson and Mott.
• Supervises implementation of developmentally appropriate curricula and assists teachers in developing individual’s curricula.
• Coordinates and tracks developmental screenings of all participants.
• Monitors reporting system and reporting of the teachers to include but not limited to: anecdotal reports, lesson plans, individualized child plans, individualized child assessments and child outcomes.
• Attends and participates in staff and parent conferences with teachers and program coordinators, as requested.
• Implements the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations.
• Facilitates integration of the program between Community Action Partnership and Mott-Regent Public Schools.
• Attends the Individual Education Plan (IEP’s) for program participants, as needed.
• Responsible for Kindergarten transition activities and information for Head Start families.

Skills

BA/BS in early childhood education

Preschool teaching experience

Supervisory experience

Diverse backgrounds experience

Valid driver’s license

Rapport with staff/community

Planning/workshops/presentations

Written and oral communication

Computer proficiency (MS Office)

CPR and First Aid within 1 year

Education

BA/BS in early childhood education

Job description

Community Action Partnership in Dickinson, North Dakota, seeks a Head Start Education Coordinator to lead the education component of the Head Start Preschool program. The role supervises staff, coordinates curriculum, and ensures compliance with IDEA and program standards.

You will collaborate with families, schools, and community partners, manage grants, prepare reports, and help plan parent involvement activities while traveling as needed.