• Carry forth the vision and mission statement of Family Development Services
• Assist Child Development and Education(CDE) Coordinators with training sessions to education staff regarding service area requirements and identified training needs, including New Hire Orientation
• During selected time meet with all new hire employees in assigned classrooms and review designated areas of New Hire Observation Guide
• Attend all meetings, trainings, seminars, conferences, etc. as assigned
• Recommend and give input to CDE Coordinators in developing CDE Work Plan, annual Center Operations Calendar, Standard Operating Procedures, Observation tools, forms, reports, etc.
• Develop and follow coaching plans with teaching staff with input from Center Directors.
• Conduct weekly classroom visits using a variety of observation tools, coaching tools, and mentoring tools.
• Be a CLASS reliable observer in order to be better equipped to look for high quality interactions in Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) classrooms
• Provide feedback and guidance to education staff on Reggio-Inspired Approach and appropriate environment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to education staff on lesson planning, classroom management, and TS Gold documentation
• Provide feedback and guidance to education staff for classroom portfolios also changes and improvements to the portfolios as needed
• Provide feedback and guidance to education staff in the areas of School Readiness, Family Engagement, and Indiana Foundations
• Assist education staff and Center Directors with planning and implementing new initiatives as directed by CDE Coordinators and/or Assistant Head Start Director for Center Operations
• Submit all required reports to CDE Coordinators monthly
• Provide written documentation of any observed non compliances in regard to Indiana State licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, FDS Employee handbook and Union Work Rules
• Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to child protective services.
• Perform emergency first aid procedures as required
• All other duties as assigned.

Family Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.