What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS ASSISTANT EDUCATION MANAGER position at Tri-county Community Action Agency?
JOB FUNCTION:
Responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, coordination and supervision of the Early Head Start classroom, teaching staff, and selected EHS collaborations ensuring that the program meets with Early Head Start/ HS Performance Standards and NJ Licensing regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Develops and implements a Primary Caregiver/Team approach to delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Provides reflective supervision to the EHS education staff. Functions as an active team participant with EHS education staff for individualization, activity planning, scheduling, record keeping and reporting.
2. Ensures that the classroom environment is supplied with instructional materials, manipulatives, and supplies for program operations that supports a literacy rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
3. Supervises the system for conducting observations, screenings and assessments for each child including ensuring that the referral process is implemented and that IFSP services and activities for special needs children are carried out in the classroom. Works closely with the Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator for Special Needs children.
4. Guides education staff in the development of an individual portfolio for each child.
5. Ensures that Home Visits and Parent Conferences are completed, along with auditing files monthly.
6. Plans and conducts formal and informal trainings for staff and collaborating partners when appropriate. Monitors progress towards completion of Infant/Toddler CDA. Recruits potential candidates for becoming Infant Toddler CDA recipients and supports recruitment efforts for parents and volunteers to complete the Infant/Toddler CDA. Participates in all Early Head Start projects. (College collaborations for continuing education, EHS professional learning community activities, and Peer to Peer Teacher Leader opportunities.)
7. Develops & maintains a developmentally appropriate system for transitions from EHS to HS that involves center staff, coordinators, volunteers, and parents.
8. Maintains a system of open communication with teaching staff, EHS Education manager, coordinators, and coaches.
9. Attends trainings and workshops for professional development.
10. Attends at least 2 center meetings (parents/staff) per month.
11. Submits all reports as required by Early Head Start/HS, including, but not limited to auditing files reports, screenings reports, Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), Child Outcomes Framework report, and other Education Reports.
12. Performs all other teaching management tasks as required by Early Head Start/Head Start Duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development and/or Infant-Toddler CDA credential with Bachelor degree.
2. 25 plus hours of leadership training.
3. Five years of infant-toddler classroom teaching experience, with an understanding of child growth and development
4. Three years in management and supervision in the education field
5. Three years of experience in administrating assessments for infants and toddlers
6. Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office, database systems, email and internet.
7. Experience in managing instructional supply budget
8. Coaching teacher experience
9. Three years of experience in providing professional development of Early Childhood Educators
10. A valid Drivers license and access to an insured and reliable vehicle daily.
Salary : $71,900 - $91,000
