Education Coordinator
Upbring
2024-10-01 17:39:30
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Education
Job description
Overview:
About Us
At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.
About Our Headstart Centers
Upbring Head Start Preschool provides a safe, inclusive place to learn, grow and thrive. The families receive support and services to complement the child's education as the kindergarten transition nears.
What Education Coordinator's Do
The Education Coordinator is responsible for ensuring successful and high-quality Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms throughout the Head Start program area through planning, leadership, and collaboration with education coaches.
Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.
This is a year round position.
Responsibilities:
We Are Warriors We Set the Standards for Child Education
Work Standards
Directly supervises Education Coaches and works in partnership with Center Directors and Family Services Coordinators collaboratively towards program success
Plans and implements comprehensive, differentiated, and sequential professional development for Education Coaches
Collaborates with Program Trainer to Plan and oversee on-boarding of Education Coaches
Continuously oversees regional program data regarding educational content
Uses data to develop school readiness program goals and initiatives for the classroom
Periodically review classroom inventory and needs to ensure developmentally appropriate materials
Approves time, absences, and mileage for direct reports
Staff must not use/impose corporal punishment or other forms of child maltreatment as a method to discipline children
Comply with the company code of conduct and other applicable regulations and requirements, including Licensing Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Upbring policies, and procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Always ensure the health and safety of each child in care, and support the overall well-being of children
Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
Ensure and implement CLASS Methodology
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Communication
Address and communicate all concerns related to child health and safety
Communicates with Regional Director and peer group on classroom status, updates and communicates any concerns regarding the education coach team
Report to Regional Director all CLASS data, teacher tiering, educational timeline requirements, and any education staffing's attended
Fiscal Management
Ensures fiscal management by monitoring and approving educational expenditures of the education coaches and classroom/lesson plan materials purchased and submitting purchase request and purchase orders to Area Administrative Assistance
We Are Servants We Help Others
Teamwork
Guide program staff in a collaborative effort to promote a positive nurturing environment embodying all Upbring's Core Values Oversees work with education coaches, program leadership and teachers to ensure full implementation of all aspects of the school readiness goals, record and data keeping, reporting, and ongoing monitoring
Provides individual and group support for education coaches and teachers in implementing educational initiatives
Ensures education coaches work with teachers, center leadership, ISD teachers, and ISD leadership with implementation of early learning curriculum
Collaborates and coordinates with peer group, chain of support and education coaches, on initiatives to ensure timely and appropriate support for children, including children with atypical needs, as well as ensuring parent education and outreach activities are consistent with education goals and activities
Consistently contributes and collaborates to professional excellence through productive leadership and participation in leadership team meetings and external community relationships
Collaborate, create, and implement training to support education coach on educational models and practice base coaching
Conducts meetings with education coaches and area ISD partnerships alongside Regional Directors and Director of Partnerships
Work as part of the team and always show professionalism by modeling Upbring Core Values and demonstrating a positive attitude and positive working relationships, while maintaining strong ethical boundaries
We Are Family We Are Passionate & Compassionate
Building Relationships
Directly communicates with ISD partnerships and Director of Partnerships
Communicate with ISD partners on a regular basis alongside the Director of Partnerships to build strong community relationships
Ensures education coaches work with special programs, mental health, and teachers to identify children with disabilities through the screening and referral process
Work closely with the peer group, chain of support, and Head Start staff to maintain focus on education (learning outcomes) and aligning instructional strategies with program goals, ELOFT and school readiness goals that meet the needs of the students and families
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with classroom teachers, administrative staff, children, and parents to ensure the children are receiving a quality learning experience
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with vendors, program and center funders, and the business community
Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community
Developing & Encouraging Others
Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals and achieve operational excellence.
Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings
Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
Work in collaboration with leadership and the Organizational Development and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods
Qualifications:
Education Coordinator Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
1 years' experience supervising and coaching teachers and education leaders; experience with early childhood education and special education strongly preferred
2 years' experience teaching in an early childhood program
CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System ) trained and certified per Head Start guidance or ability to become trained and certified within 6 months of hire
T-TESS Certificate or ability to become trained and certified within 8 months of hire
Education Coordinator Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Bilingual education expertise
Texas Teaching Certificate EC-4 and Early Childhood Endorsement
Background in Special Education/Inclusion
Prior Head Start / Early Head Start experience
Experience with Head Start approved curriculums, monitoring and assessment tools
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for an Education Coordinator
Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal format to groups of all sizes and individuals
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
Current Texas Driver's License and auto insurance in good standing
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other related programs
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
Discounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions for a Education Coordinator
This position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and using a computer for longer periods of time
Position may work in a child facility with and around children frequently
Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read . click apply for full job details