Head Start Coordinator

POSITION:                                          HEAD START COORDINATOR

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:                January 2025 to May 2026

HOUR OF WORK:                                FULL-TIME, (35 HRS/WEEK)

REPORTS TO:                                     EDUCATION MANAGER

WAGE:                                               $30/HOUR

PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Education Department is responsible for the services that are delivered through the Head Start, Learning House and SX̱EDJELI Childcare program.

We aim to develop comprehensive supports for students, parents and guardians in our community, all with the goal of improving the outcome of education. W̱SÁNEĆ culture and the SENĆOŦEN language are important components of all our programs.

POSITION SUMMARY: To develop, plan, coordinate and implement the required components of the Head Start program. This position plays an important role to promote the early childhood stages of growth and development of the preschool children within the SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, develops, and supervises program components/curriculum and delivers program deliverables as required by the Education Manager;
• Creates and coordinates the development of program goals, objectives, budgets and work plans;
• Controls expenditures of the program within budget parameters;
• Completes required funding reports;
• Ensures monthly evaluations are conducted on various program activities and prepares monthly reports regarding program statistics;
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective teaching strategies which will support the learning of children involved in the program;
• Informs parents on program goals, objectives, programs and activities; and shares the vision, and educational philosophy of the program;
• Monitors daily program attendance and maintains individual files and reports on each child;
• Plans and implements activities/interventions for each family/child including referrals to specialized services;
• Conducts home visits to build, strengthen and support relationships with children and their families;
• Keeps records regarding access to provincial services and wait lists;
• Facilitates and assists with the delivery of the SENĆOŦEN language and W̱SÁNEĆ cultural values.
• Maintains a safe learning environment in the work area, fieldtrips or other school-sponsored activities;
• Orders instructional equipment and supplies for classroom use and maintains an inventory when required;
• Resolves conflict with program participants or parents;
• Develops, implements, or facilitates education related workshops or information sessions for families;
• Promotes community wellness and acts as a liaison for the specialty services for the community;
• Executes human resource related initiatives for supervised staff including staff selection, setting strategies and objectives, prioritizing work, ensuring proper training, completing annual performance plans, encouraging employee professional development, discipline, and resolution of labour relations issues;
• Monitors areas of responsibility for opportunities for improvement and innovation and works proactively to implement these;
• Attends departmental meetings and events as required;
• Participates in relevant training and workshops identified by the Education Manager to enhance program services;
• Ensures that service quality standards are maintained and consistently delivered in all areas of responsibility;
• Develops effective working relationships with clients, families and co-workers by assisting in the resolution of issues and complaints and refers them to the Education Manager when required;
• Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises sound judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues;
• Presents a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with children, families, community and co-workers;
• Promotes a safe work place; ensures that all established safety, sanitation and hygiene procedures are followed;
• Carries out other duties essential to the position as directed by the Education Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or certificate in Early Childhood Education; and
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a daycare or other ECE environment;
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience managing, directing and leading employees, and liaising with various regulatory agencies;
• Experience developing, interpreting and monitoring budgets and statistics;
• Experience planning and implementing programs and achieving outcomes;
• Experience creating and preparing a variety of written reports, proposals, spreadsheets, presentations, replies to inquiries and other documentation in accordance with organization directives and/or regulatory guidelines;
• Experience utilizing Strength-based client centered planning and home visitation theory and skills;
• Clean criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector required;
• Valid standard first aid and CPR certificate;
• Valid Food Safe certificate is required;
• Class 5 driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and a clean driver’s abstract is required.

OTHER FACTORS

Culture/Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the SȾÁUTW̱ culture is required.

Personal Attributes

The Head Start Coordinator maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality

Our Benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.

Apply now and join our team!