Education Coordinator

Location can be based out of any MRDC Offices.

Mission of the Education Coordinator: Ensure and promote the school readiness of MRDC Head Start’s and Early Head Start's children by providing technical assistance, mentoring, and training for the staff.

Typical Duties

• Supervise Education Specialists (Head Start) and Child Development Specialist (Early Head Start) and provide reviews, training, and technical assistance to ensure they perform their job duties as required.
• Oversee the implementation of the ECE curriculum, ensuring quality and fidelity for all sites.
• Oversee the implementation of developmental screenings and assessments for all children to ensure quality and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of MRDC Head Start and Early Head Start coaching plans to ensure quality and compliance for all teaching staff.
• Oversee the purchase, inventory, and set-up of all educational furniture, equipment, and supplies to ensure good stewardship of Head Start and Early Head Start funds and high-quality learning environments for all children enrolled in the program.
• Keep current in the ECE field and evaluate program implementation to ensure ongoing quality improvement for all MRDC Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Chair the School Readiness Committee to ensure school readiness goals align with the Head Start Early Learning Framework and MSDE requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of CLASS observations and monitoring in compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start regulations.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of a Head Start and Early Head Start Training and Technical Plan to ensure the plan includes all required trainings, as well as trainings that will ensure quality program services and ongoing professional development for Head Start and Early Head Start staff.
• Develop and disseminate information and resources related to early childhood to support teachers, classrooms, and program quality improvement efforts.
• Oversee the building of positive relationships between children, staff, and families to ensure high-quality programs.

Requirements

• The EC must have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a field related to early childhood education.
• Must have five years or more of related experience, including planning, monitoring, and reporting on multiple programs.
• Must have ability to drive to all MRDC locations multiple times per month.
• Must pass criminal background check in MD and surrounding states.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development