• POSITION: Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Education & Disabilities Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services LOCATION(S): Brooklyn REPORTS TO: EHS - CCP Director SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $85,539.75 DATE: September 2026 SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs JOB SUMMARY: The Education and Disabilities Coordinator supervises the Child Development Specialist and works closely with the Program Manager and Mental Health Consultant to ensure the successful implementation and operation of the Education and Child Development Services as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards. He/she also collaborates with Partner leaders, teaching staff, GSS staff, and Community stakeholders, including FCC Partner Sites in the Early Head Start/Head Start Expansion grant, in developing and enhancing early childhood education services that promote positive learning and developmental outcomes for all children, support the inclusion and delivery of services for children suspected of or diagnosed with special needs, and effective transition practices. The Education and Disabilities Coordinator will also collaborate with the Early Head Start Leadership team on special initiatives designed to align education and child development services.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Required: A baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree AND equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience.
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education AND Professional New York State Birth-Grade 2 Teacher Certification AND experience working with infants/toddlers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007, New York State Family Child Care regulations, & New York City DOHMH regulations (Article 47)
- Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Assessment and Observation tools
- Bilingual English/Spanish or Mandarin strongly preferred
- Experience working with young children and understanding of principles of early childhood development
- Experience working with and knowledge of community resources
- Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with program staff, partners, families, and community stakeholders.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Successfully clear NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply)
- Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards
- Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
- Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
- Meets all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Education and Disabilities Coordinator shall be responsible for:
- Supporting Partners to understand and implement Head Start Performance Standards and Early Head Start services; ensuring high-quality comprehensive services are delivered effectively and timely to all enrolled children/families; including transition plans, School Readiness, and related Parent, Family, and Community Engagement efforts.
- Supervise the Child Development Specialist
- Monitor service delivery by engaging partners in continuous improvement plans and by maintaining accurate and efficient record-keeping systems (Monitor Partnership Teacher HR Staff files and completion of individual professional development plans for teaching staff credentials and professional development plans and activities, reviewing and approving classroom orders)
- Support partners and teaching staff in fostering nurturing and safe classroom environments and learning experiences through the provision of training and technical assistance and approving classroom materials to enhance services.
- Assist families, as needed, during the referral and evaluation process of children suspected or diagnosed with special needs.
- Assist with identifying Community Resources and Partnerships to enhance services
- Provide reflective supervision to Child Development Specialist monthly
- Collaborate with partner programs, families, and community stakeholders to develop age-appropriate experiences that support School Readiness Goals in alignment with the HSPS and the Early Learning Outcomes Framework)
- Collaborate with the Early Childhood Integration Manager on analyzing children's growth and development (checkpoint data)
- Collaborate with CCP Management team to ensure high-quality comprehensive services are delivered through ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities
- Participate in Early Childhood leadership meetings
- Assist CCP Program Manager in developing and executing the T/TA schedule with assistance from the Program Assistant and Integration Manager, as appropriate.
- Review developmental and behavioral screenings
- Participate in professional development opportunities, including meetings, in-service training, mandated trainings, & conferences
- Participate in Annual Self-Assessment, Program Information Report (PIR), Community Assessment, ongoing monitoring, Federal Reviews, meetings with OHS Education Specialist, and Policy Council Meetings
- Collaborate with Consultants to support and meet the needs of child & family
- Actively participate in the agency’s digitization strategic plan
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center. https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US No phone calls, please! Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)