Head Start Quality, Safety & Compliance Lead

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADA accommodations

Job summary

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking a Quality, Safety, & Compliance Coordinator to ensure fidelity to Head Start standards, DCFS licensing, and program requirements across partner sites in Chicago.

Under the Regional Director, you will lead training, data review, and compliance monitoring, while fostering continuous improvement and strong collaboration with site teams and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3 years Head Start/Early Head Start experience.
• 2–3 years supervisory or coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Head Start standards and DCFS licensing.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams to problem solve and address needs.
• Provide training and technical assistance.
• Review data with site teams ensuring data guides planning.
• Ensure active supervision and safety of children.
• Prepare reports on coaching activities and program performance.
• Participate in monthly monitoring and follow-up with site directors.

Skills

Training skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is seeking a Quality, Safety, & Compliance Coordinator to ensure fidelity to Head Start standards, DCFS licensing, and program requirements across partner sites in Chicago.

Under the Regional Director, you will lead training, data review, and compliance monitoring, while fostering continuous improvement and strong collaboration with site teams and families.