Education Coordinator

Start Early was founded in 1982 as the Ounce of Prevention Fund, a nonprofit public-private partnership. Since the beginning, we have delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting and Early Head Start and Head Start programs and advocated for thoughtful policies and adequate funding at the local, state, and federal levels.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• PTO

Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement education plans and monitor effectiveness through classroom observations and data analysis.

• Develop program policies and service delivery plans; monitor program quality and recommend adjustments as needed.

• Collaborate with other content areas to plan and implement interdisciplinary services for children and families.

• Support family engagement and recruitment opportunities. Ensure all mandates of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Illinois State Board of Education, ExceleRate, federal, state, and local licensing are met or exceeded.

• Provide ongoing management and leadership to supporting team including performance evaluations, coaching, staff onboarding, and team development. In conjunction with family support services facilitate the Transition Committee.

• Maintain appropriate record keeping and reporting.

• Ensure classroom ratios and group sizes are maintained.

• Maintain required records and enter required data in ChildPlus.

Qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in child development or early Childhood Education (or related field with a minimum of 30 hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education).

• Illinois Gateways ECE Level 5 and IT Level 5. Required

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with early childhood endorsement preferred.

• Illinois Gateways Director Level Two or Three preferred.

• Prior management experience with a minimum of three to five years of experience in instructing, early childhood development, or early childhood daycare.

• Advanced proficiency in theories and principles of child growth, development and early childhood education.

• Advanced knowledge of and ability to implement early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for the specific age group (0-3 or 3-5) and be able to remain abreast of developments in the child development field.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/oak-brook-12-2023/

Oak Brook Diversity Job Fair
Monday, December 11, 2023
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
707 East Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.

• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.

• Bring multiple copies of your resume.

• Arrive anytime between 10 AM and 12:30 PM—Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at the event.

• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.

• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.

• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/oak-brook-12-2023/