Children's Services Coordinator - Education

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus PAY RANGE: $60,301.54 - $63,967.80 annually dependent on 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. $500 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