Full-Time Education & Family Services Coordinator - Head Start Program
Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc.
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Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Education & Family Services Coordinator - Head Start Program. The Education & Family Services Coordinator oversees integrated Head Start and Early Head Start education and family services. This role ensures high-quality early childhood programming that supports school readiness, social-emotional development, and family engagement. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, child assessments, staff supervision, and coordination of various services. The position is based in Worthington, MN, supporting programs across multiple counties.
Key focus areas include Oversee integrated Head Start and Early Head Start education and family services, Ensure high-quality early childhood programming, and Support school readiness, social-emotional development, and family engagement.
Successful candidates bring Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Head Start Performance Standards, Child Development, Family Engagement Principles, Leadership, Communication, and Organizational. Preferred (not required): Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ChildPlus, and Childcare Licensing Standards.
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Job Duties
The Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC) is hiring an Education & Family Services Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Head Start Director, this role oversees integrated Head Start and Early Head Start education and family services, ensuring high-quality early childhood programming that supports school readiness, social-emotional development, and family engagement. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, child assessments, staff supervision, and coordination of education, health, nutrition, mental health, and social services. Based primarily in Worthington, MN, the position supports programs across Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone counties and works closely with families, staff, schools, and community partners.
Minimum Education Required
-Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Services, Human Services, Social Work, or related field preferred.
-Early Childhood Education degree or equivalent coursework with early childhood or Head Start experience preferred.
-Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, child development, and family engagement principles required.
-Experience with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ChildPlus preferred.
-Knowledge of childcare licensing standards and compliance requirements preferred.
-Experience working collaboratively with parents as partners in education strongly preferred.
-Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and computer/data system skills, required.
-Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse families, staff and community partners.
-Valid driver's license and ability to travel required.
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of two years' experience in early childhood education, family services, home visiting, or Head Start/Early Head Start programs preferred.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
2
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$55,991.00 - $59,689.00 / Annually
Postal Code
56187
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
285
Job Benefits
Benefit package includes PTO, paid holidays, and available health, life, dental and vision insurance. Simple IRA/Roth company match.
Application Instructions
Application forms are available at SMOC, 1106 3rd Avenue, Worthington, on our website at www.smoc.us, or by calling 507-376-4195. Applications are accepted via email to [email protected], fax (507)376-3636, or can be dropped off at the SMOC Worthington office.
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