Assistant Coordinator Head Start/Pre-Kindergarten

Primary Function

Assists in the planning, administration, and evaluation of functions necessary for the operation of the Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten program.

Responsibilities

1. Assists with the supervision and evaluation of Salem-Keizer Head Start Prekindergarten staff.
2. Acts as a resource for staff training and provides related materials. Assists teachers in classroom management and effective instructional practices.
3. Participates in developing plans for program operation, procedures and activities.
4. Assists with preparation of program proposals and reports for the program as needed.
5. Assists with the selection, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction within the program.
6. Works with teachers in identifying appropriate teaching strategies that will address the unique learning styles of students.
7. Assists in the planning and implementing of staff development activities
8. Supports the public relations /communications effort directed towards all audiences of the school and District through both verbal and written communications.
9. Assists with committee responsibilities, e.g. Policy Council, volunteers and outside agencies.

Major Planning Requirements

1. Participates in developing short and long term planning for program goals and assessments.
2. Participates in developing annual plans for program operation, procedures and activities.

Key Relationships

1. Director, Student Services: Reports to this position
2. Student Services Coordinator – Early Childhood Programs
3. Licensed and Classified Staff: Supervises and evaluates performance of those assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree
2. Two years of teaching or educational administrative experience
3. License: Basic Administrator

Term of Employment

 230 days

Salary Level

Grade 206B

Working Conditions

This position generally works in a school/office environment with occasional travel to evening and weekend meetings and activities.