Children's Services Coordinator - Education

JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / ADMINISTRATION / EDUCATION / DEVELOPMENT

POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides oversight of the Education and Early Childhood Development content area of the Head Start/Early Head Start program ensuring compliance with performance standards and recognized best practice in early childhood education and early intervention/special education. In addition, this position develops and implements the family literacy and transition program of Head Start/Early Head Start.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Multicultural Education, or Child Development; OR a BA/BS with a minimum of 45 credits in Early Childhood Education. 
• Experience teaching children of any age from birth through five years.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of current best practice for developmentally appropriate early childhood education, including theories and principles of child growth and development and family support.
• Experience or knowledge of family strengths/family centered practice preferred.
• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.  Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite.    It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A (g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

• Criminal Background Checks.

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses are subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability