The Early Childhood Coordinator is responsible for managing the implementation of Early Steps to School Success.  The following helps clarify the job responsibilities and expectations of the position:

 

• Recruit pregnant families and children ages birth to five into the program.
• Develop and schedule the program activities, including home visiting, parent/child groups, toddler play groups, transition to school activities, and other programmatic activities.
• Provide regular home visits to families (twice monthly) using an STC approved home visiting curriculum.
• Organize and conduct regular (minimum of one per month) parent/child groups, in the elementary school when possible and feasible.
• Conduct child screenings and make referrals to community providers for follow-up assessment as needed.
• Coordinate with STC staff, program partners, local schools and other community agencies in implementing Early Steps.
• Participate in training and technical assistance activities including STC sponsored group trainings, technical assistance site visits, monthly audio conference calls and web based resource sharing and training activities.
• Participate in the evaluation of Early Steps, including data collection, interviewing and videotaping activities.

 

The following describe additional points related to the Early Childhood Coordinator (ECC) position:

 

Work Schedule

The Early Childhood Coordinator position is a full-time position, funded for 40 hours per week. The position may be divided into 2 part time positions if the employing agency prefers to staff it that way.  It is a full year position. Time sheets must be kept.  

 

The Early Childhood Coordinator is utilized for ESSS functions only.  ECC responsibilities do not include functions such as: acting as a substitute teacher at any given time during the school day, assisting with bus or lunch duties, or using preparation/planning time for other non-early childhood activities.

 

Fiscal Considerations

Must be paid as a staff employee with withholding taxes paid to the appropriate federal and state government agencies as described in the government regulations

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, flexible and nonjudgmental individual who is eager to learn
• Associate degree in related field, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with pregnant women, children ages birth to five, and families in rural areas
• Home visiting experience
• Experience leading parent groups
• Demonstrated early childhood knowledge, including infant/toddler knowledge
• Energetic, motivated and creative
• Able to work independently
• Available and reliable vehicle for visiting families (mileage reimbursed)
• Competency with computers including previous experience with Windows programming and Internet use
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally for training
• Willingness to collect data and participate in the program evaluation