Mountainland Head Start, Inc. is an amazing company to work for with a positive environment focused on helping children and families succeed. We are a non-profit government funded organization that offers low-income children and families beneficial health, education, nutrition, and other helpful programs to improve their lives. 

Come be part of something better that helps change the lives of others in your community!

Date Posted: 3/5/19

End Date: When Filled

Status: Full-time (Exempt, Benefited)

Salary: $18.42/hr

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Position is 204 working days and 11 paid Holidays; a typical work week is Monday - Friday with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week.  Some occasional evening work required. Summer work may be available and may be required depending on agency needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Education & Child Development Services Director and the Child Development Coordinators with mentoring, coaching, supporting, and supervising teaching staff.  Ensures teaching staff are providing comprehensive child development and education services to all Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plan’s (IEP), behavioral support or health plans, and English language learners helping them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a developmentally appropriate manner toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards and the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act and ensures services support the agency’s school readiness plan.  Functionally supervises Teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have BA degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
• Must have experience supervising in an early childhood education program.
• Must obtain Food Handler Certificate upon hire if not currently certified.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Maintains current interrater reliability in Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) and CLASS certification.
• Extensive knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and coordinate operations in personnel supervision, communications, and budget management.
•  Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle/re-direct child challenging behaviors.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to write and speak the English language in a proficient and professional manner to meet requirements of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, direct-reports, community groups, and other related agencies and people.

Please apply on our website at www.mountainlandheadstart.org/jobs

If you would like a full job description, please contact the recruiter. 

MOUNTAINLAND HEAD START, INC. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment actions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.