Head Start Education Specialist & Mentor

Centro de la Familia de Utah; Genola (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay & Benefits

Professional Growth

Supportive Mentorship

Work-Life Harmony

Wellness & Inclusion

Recognition & Appreciation

Job summary

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking an Educational Specialist to lead Head Start education services in the center, ensuring culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate learning for every child. You will mentor teachers, coordinate screenings, and ensure credentialing compliance while collaborating with the Center Support Specialist.

You will also oversee lesson plans, family engagement, and data from assessments, contributing to a supportive, mission-driven environment that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE/Child Development or related field.
• Emphasis or experience in special education, social work, or psychology.
• Experience in management and/or group process is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the education services in the center in accordance with the Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards, developmentally appropriate practices, early childhood education best practices, and the CDLF School Readiness Plan.
• Stay current on the early childhood education field of knowledge, including assessments and screening instruments.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and technical expertise to teachers, teacher assistants, and center aides. Create in-service training plans based on the needs of the children and teachers.
• Work with the Center Support Specialist and human resources to ensure education personnel meet Head Start credentialing requirements.
• Complete staff development plans with all teaching staff and update them on a quarterly basis. Conduct annual performance evaluations of teaching staff.
• Review lesson plans weekly, ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate; meet individualization requirements; are in accordance with the CDLF School Readiness Plan; and include a variety of nutrition, health, and safety activities.
• Work with developmental specialists to ensure all children are properly screened and that screenings are documented and appropriately followed up on in a timely manner.
• Submit an education report monthly or as directed.
• Assume the Center Support Specialist responsibilities in the event of his/her absence.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Management experience

Early childhood education knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field

Job description

Centro de la Familia de Utah is seeking an Educational Specialist to lead Head Start education services in the center, ensuring culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate learning for every child. You will mentor teachers, coordinate screenings, and ensure credentialing compliance while collaborating with the Center Support Specialist.

You will also oversee lesson plans, family engagement, and data from assessments, contributing to a supportive, mission-driven environment that values