Head Start Education Services Lead

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off – holidays / vacation /

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is seeking an experienced Head Start educator to support early childhood education, health, and family engagement. You will train staff, monitor curriculum, and ensure program quality across classrooms.

This role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and collaboration with families to foster child development. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field and has at least five years of experience with young children.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field, with 36 hours of child development coursework.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with young children and families.
• CLASS Reliability must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Meet personnel qualifications as required in Part 407: Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers.
• Experience working with diverse racial/cultural groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with programmatic training and monitoring in child development, health, family services, and administration.
• Onboard new staff focusing on curriculum implementation, active supervision, and daily health, safety, and monitoring procedures.
• Implement Child Development Associate Training Program, including classroom monitoring and individual guidance.
• Serve as site supervisor or lead teacher when necessary.
• Monitor classroom practices, curriculum implementation, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions.
• Conduct monthly visits to observe classrooms, review records, and ensure program compliance.
• Make recommendations for funding allocations of classroom supplies and equipment.
• Plan education services integrated with health, safety, mental health, nutrition, and family engagement.
• Conduct training for staff in child development and develop training for newly hired education staff and volunteers.
• Facilitate educational training for staff and parents, and participate in parent engagement activities.
• Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams

Independent work

Head Start experience

CLASS Reliability

Education

Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field

36 hours of child development coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is seeking an experienced Head Start educator to support early childhood education, health, and family engagement. You will train staff, monitor curriculum, and ensure program quality across classrooms.

This role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and collaboration with families to foster child development. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field and has at least five years of experience with young children.