Early Childhood Education Coordinator

Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator

A cover letter is required. Applications that do not have a cover letter will not be considered.

COVID-19 safety protocols are strictly followed by all staff and members. Two day per week required to work on-site at Sacred Heart Community Service other days work can be remotely available as the position will be primarily based in Gilroy with some periodic onsite events and activities at SHCS in San Jose, CA. Some evenings and weekends may also be required.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS), located in San José, CA, is looking for a full-time, Early Childhood Education Coordinator for the Safe, Secure, and Loved (SSL) program in the Gilroy region. The ideal candidate must be equally committed to our vision of a community united to ensure every child and adult is free from poverty, an approach of driving policy change through transformational leadership development, and developing programs through an anti-racism and anti-oppression worldview. For over 56 years, SHCS has been one of the leading institutions in addressing poverty in Santa Clara County through a strategy that combines addressing the consequences of poverty through impactful programs while building power with people to push for systemic change.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood program Coordinator will coordinate a mutual support network through community-based leadership development programming with promotor leaders in the Gilroy region. SHCS is seeking a qualified candidate who can accommodate flexible scheduling to ensure maximum inclusivity and reach for working families, including Saturdays and occasionally Sundays, and some evenings when recruitment and classes may occur. Responsibilities include working with volunteers, parents, monitoring program goals, maintaining tracking systems, attending community meetings, supporting all SSL communications (i.e., website, social media), and supporting the development of the program. To accomplish program duties, this position will oversee the Safe, Secure, & Loved and Resilient Families Gilroy promotor@s  (community leaders) committee, training and recruiting new promotor@s, facilitate classes, and provide linkages to local resources as deemed appropriate.

The ECE Coordinator has four primary responsibilities:

1. Guide the Safe, Secure, and Loved program that is led by community leaders (promotor@s);
2. Recruit and train new volunteer leaders;
3. Support the ECE Action Committee comprised of SHCS members who work to address barriers to quality education for families with 0-5-year-old children;
4. Develop and maintain partnerships that support the goals of the agency, department, and program.

These priorities may be accomplished through strategic community engagement tactics that have been tested and evaluated by SHCS including, but not limited to: cultivating and nurturing relationships through one-on-one meetings with stakeholders to invite members into leadership, integrating a political analysis component to all programming, and using popular education principles to develop leadership and achieve program goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Coordination (60-70%)

• Provides structure, support, supervision, training, evaluation and professional development for the team of promotor@s that lead the SSL program in Gilroy in service to the SHCS strategic plan.
• Develops and nurtures collaborative relationships with members and community partners.
• Interviews program leaders and participants to collect feedback regarding their participation in the program.
• Oversees and supports recruitment efforts for SSL-Resilient Families, Early Childhood Education Programs, and agency-wide programs.
• Coordinates schedules, space, and other efforts (snack/food, availability of toys, and other materials) necessary for the program.
• Facilitates monthly support groups in English and Spanish for program participants while encouraging and promoting fathers’ monthly support groups as well.
• Organizes and oversees representation of SSL and all ECE Programs at internal and external events.

Leadership (15-25%)

• Provides support and training in the development of leadership among members through program involvement such as co-leading programs.
• Implements the core values of the agency and the programs by engaging members (volunteers, community leaders, etc.) in our collective efforts.
• Supports the planning and implementation of agency-wide programs, events, training, and outreach efforts.
• Represents SHCS through outreach to schools, faith-based communities, businesses, and community groups.

Administrative (5-10%)

• Develops, tracks, reports, and analyzes program goals and objectives in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Maintains records for all SSL programming.
• Implements program evaluation systems with support from the ECE Program Manager and key partners including Resilient Families Gilroy.
• Adheres to strict confidentiality agreements as deemed appropriate.
• Analyzes and reports on process objectives and outcomes to support contract compliance and funds development efforts.
• Develops and maintains monthly work plans to reach desired program outcomes.
• Updates and creates content for websites, blogs, monthly newsletter, and social media.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong commitment to our vision of a community united to ensure that every child and adult is free from poverty.
• Excellent written and verbal bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Two to three years of experience with providing culturally competent support to parents and children in low-income communities.
• Excellent public speaking, writing, and communication skills.
• Flexible, compassionate, and supportive attitude.
• Available for flexible scheduling upon request including some weekends and evening hours.
• Must successfully pass a DMV and criminal background check, as well as a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Must be able to obtain transportation and attend off-site meetings for programming and partner meetings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer literate with proficiency in Google Apps, MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Early Child Education Coordinator reports to the Education ECE Programs

Manager

COMPENSATION:

This position is full-time and non-exempt. Pay is commensurate with experience, from $25 to $27 an hour. Excellent benefits include fully paid medical insurance for employees and majority paid medical insurance for qualified dependents, dental insurance, vision insurance, 12 paid holidays, 10 paid sick

days per year, paid vacation starting at 10 days per year, additional wellness benefits, basic life and long-term disability insurance, professional development and more.

Sacred Heart Community Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. SHCS is committed to building a team of people of diverse ethnic, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities, people of color, women, people living with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ people to apply. It is the policy of Sacred Heart Community Service to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition or genetic information, veteran status, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. SHCS will conform to the spirit, as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 521.