• Demonstrate knowledge of Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA) mission, goals, policies, and procedures. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of Head Start’s Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcomes, and other regulatory requirements. 
• Communicate and collaborate with Child Development Specialists and all content area staff to implement services that meet the needs of children and families assigned to their classroom.
• Communicate and collaborate with teaching staff, substitutes and volunteers to implement services that meet the needs of children and their families assigned to their respective classrooms. 
• Provide leadership and direction to Teacher Assistants and/or Teacher Aides assigned to their classroom. 
• Ensure required tasks and supporting documentation are completed timely and accurately including but not limited to home visits, developmental screeners, parent conferences, assessments, and anecdotal notes 
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

Teaching and Learning Environment - Head Start Performance Standard 1302.31 

Curriculum and Assessment - Head Start Performance Standard 1302.32 Curricula and 1302.33 Child Screenings and Assessment 

Parent and Family Engagement - Head Start Performance Standard 1302.34 Parent and Family Engagement in Education and Child Development Services: 

Training and Professional Development - Head Start Performance Standard 1302.92

• Have exceptional people skills and customer service. Must have the ability to read and comprehend intermediate to complex instructions. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary to interact with all levels of management, colleagues, and staff to ensure consistency and proper procedure implementation;

• Have advanced technological skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Application Suite, and client-tracking software.
• Have effective leadership and organizational skills.
• Problem-solve effectively and make data-driven decisions.
• Have familiarity with the Head Start/Early Head Start Act, Head Start Performance Standards, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Childcare Licensing Standards. 
• Promote a harassment-free environment.
• Be able to work independently or on teams in a challenging work atmosphere.
• Be able to prioritize and balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Plan and complete tasks and assignments on-schedule with minimal supervision using appropriate judgment.
• Exercise appropriate judgment, discretion and maintain the confidentiality of all GCCSA’s stakeholders.
• Avoid any interest or activity that conflicts with GCCSA’s Standards of Conduct.
• Be experienced in conflict resolution; and
• Work with intentionality and integrity to ethically uphold GCCSA’s mission, values, and goals.

• People-person
• Adaptable
• Self-starter
• Energetic
• Results-oriented
• Respectful
• Critical Thinker
• Decisive
• Trustworthy
• Inclusive 
• Servant-Leader

1. Education/Experience

2. Communication

3. Physical Demands

• move about various locations to access office equipment.
• observe details at close range.
• move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• travel to and from assigned work locations.
• lift items from the floor up to 50 pounds.
• reach overhead and to the floor; and
• wear personal protective equipment, when necessary.

4. Travel Requirements

• •  Attend job-related activities such as meetings, training, workshops, etc., both in and out of the service areas; 
  •  Have reliable transportation.