Head Start/PreK Coordinator - Johnson County Schools - TN

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Tennessee licensure in Early Childhood with 5 years of experience working in early childhood and experience with family engagement.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The 12 month (240 day) position will involve administrative duties at the Central Office including but not limited to:

• Oversee Head Start and PreK program
• Oversee CACFP grant
• Write and oversee Head Start and PreK grants
• Work with Head Start grantee agency (Upper East TN Human Development Agency)
• Oversee before and after school care programs in the district
• Oversee and comply with childcare licensing
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Develops and implements program evaluations for all Head Start PreK programs.
2. Assists teachers and administrators in interpreting assessment and evaluation information in making programmatic and instructional decisions.
3. Collaborates with other District personnel in developing and implementing quality educational programs and evaluations.
4. Provides technical assistance in research, analysis, and assessment design to teachers and district data team.
5. Manages and supports technology-based assessment systems.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Inform supervisor or director of schools of problems, progress, and plans concerning Head Start/PreK as they occur and are identified.
2. Support and participates in parent/community activities.
3. Provide an orientation program for new staff members.
4. Participate in developing goals aligning to the educational goals of the district.
5. Other duties as assigned by the director of schools or supervisor.