Careers

• You have great interpersonal skills, and are able to develop relationships with parents, children and coworkers.
• You have strong supervisory skills; you can serve as a mentor and help to train others.
• You have effective time management skills and are able to prioritize and handle numerous tasks.
• You’re an excellent communicator; you can explain changes in curriculum and teaching standards to staff.
• You have great analytical skills: you can evaluate data and teaching strategies and recommend improvements in teaching and curriculum.

• You’ll directly supervise classroom staff, including coaching, observation and feedback.
• You’ll coordinate support services for children and families to help their development towards school readiness.
• You’ll build relationships with families, and help encourage them to be involved in the Head Start Program.
• You’ll monitor classrooms and delivery of educational services, making sure performance standards and licensing regulations are met.
• You’ll coordinate team meetings with classroom staff, Family Advocate and other support staff.
• You’ll maintain reports, records and documentation.

• Per Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.91(e) and the Head Start Act section 648A(a)(3)(B)27:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent course work with 2 years' classroom experience and supervisory experience. OR

• An associate degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent course work with 6 years' prior classroom and 2 years' supervisory experience is preferred.

• You must have a strong commitment to BI-CAP’s values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Applicants must pass a DHS Background Study and meet DHS & MN Rule 3 licensing requirements.

• You’ll be eligible for a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, $22.51/hr. depending on qualifications, with benefits. 10 months' position (school year)

Tentative Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7am – 4:30pm Friday 8am – 12.

Classroom Coordinator Job Description