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UMOS, Inc. · 12 hours ago

Child Development Coordinator (Cardwell, Missouri) $22.40/HR

Cardwell, Missouri, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22.40/hr - $22.40/hr

2+ years exp

UMOS, Inc. is an educational service provider focused on Head Start programs. They are seeking a Child Development Coordinator to oversee child development and wellness programs, supervise classroom staff, and ensure compliance with educational standards.

Health CareNon ProfitService Industry

Responsibilities

Monitor Child Development, Disabilities, Nutrition and Wellness program including Case Reviews, classroom observations, child file reviews, in-house staffing, monthly CLASS reviews, child and classroom transitions, case notes and coordination of services while maintaining confidentiality of child and family, and as necessary perform classroom teacher duties

Provide direct supervision to Classroom Teachers and/or Assistant Teachers to conduct performance appraisals to include coordination and/or direct technical assistance

Is responsible to recruit and train volunteers that will assist with child development duties that include implementation of Screenings, Assessments, Home Visits, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Lesson Planning, Individualization, referrals of children with potential disabilities and other tasks as assigned

In conjunction with Center Manager, plan and coordinate First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, Blood borne Pathogen/Universal Precautions, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Abuse/Neglect trainings for staff, parents, and volunteers

Maintain database management system for Head Start Services in child development, Disabilities and Mental Health

Provide training and technical assistance, including guidance, support, and supervision in areas of Child Development, Disabilities, Mental Health, Nutrition, and transition services, and ensure the coordination of services to children among staff

Monitor procedures for case reviews, health emergencies, injury/accident prevention, reporting (to include parents), and follow-up, individualization/ modifications for children with special needs

Assist with developing Professional Development Plans through promoting the use of T&TA forms, utilizing weekly, biweekly, and monthly observations, CLASS scores/information, and data review in the creations of such plans

Coordinate, plan, and ensure staff and volunteers hired after pre-service receive content area and agency training as part of the new employee orientation process prior to assuming duties

Monitor and track classroom teachers for compliance of job duties (ex: screenings/ assessments, home visits, conferences, individualization, lesson plans, child outcomes, proper case notes, classroom files, transitions, curriculum implementation) classroom management and classroom set-up, file reviews, adherence to policies and procedures, Head Start performance standards, and state licensing requirements

Ensure required documentation, classroom tracking systems, reports and referrals are completed and error free, and submit documents to corresponding Regional staff in a timely and efficient manner

Oversee the implementation of Disabilities and Child Food and Adult Care program (CACFP) policies and procedures including family style meal services, menus, meal schedules, and classroom nutritional activities

Coordinate with Center Manager in assessing and implementing Disabilities & Mental Wellness services, recruitment of children and children with disabilities, provide guidance and support to classroom teachers in the implementation of early care and educational services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing mandates and programmatic policies

Responsible for IEP/IFSP goals are implemented and tracked in coordination with teaching staff

Coordinate health, disability, pregnant women and/or newborns home visits with Family Services and teaching staff to maximize efficiency and staff time

Ensure children are always supervised and that staff-child ratios are maintained in each classroom

Ensure Active Supervision procedures are being implemented and monitored. This includes activities such as checking and securing buses, loading, and unloading of buses

In consultation with Center Manager, determine staff classroom teaching assignment and required space based on Head Start performance standards and State licensing regulations

Coordinate the Disabilities and Mental Wellness services at the center to include consultant schedule and work with staff and parents in accessing available Mental Wellness services at the center

In Coordination with the Center Manager, manage the loading and unloading of all children including checking and securing of buses in the morning and/or afternoon

Assist in executing and managing Center budget including the collection and processing of non-federal share (In-kind) with required documentation for Child Development and Health in accordance with UMOS policy and procedures

Review and approve lesson plans, home visits and field trips- ensuring activities are individualized to reflect individual needs and School Readiness goals

Attend Center and Regional staff meetings, case reviews, trainings, open houses, and other program activities as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentSupervisory ExperienceMicrosoft OfficePresentation SkillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Oral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Be 21 years of age

Must possess a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development /or related field

Must have at least 2 years of classroom experience and/or combination of 1-year classroom and 1 year of supervisory experience

Possess presentation/training experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong oral and written communication skills

Have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver's license and have adequate insurance

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish oral and written

Company

UMOS, Inc.

UMOS is a non-profit advocacy organization that provides programs and services which improve the employment, education, health, and housing of under-served populations.

Founded in 1965

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

501-1000 employees