Head Start Education & Family Services Coordinator

Job overview

The Head Start Education & Family Services Coordinator role is onsite in Suttons Bay, MI, with work hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or as scheduled by the supervisor. Compensation is $55,433 per year. The role supports the Benodjenh Center Early Head Start and Head Start programs of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The coordinator oversees Head Start classroom and family-services functions, ensuring program standards and curriculum are followed while supporting children’s education and family engagement. The role connects families with resources, coordinates parent participation, and works with staff and community partners to support program goals.

What you'll do

• Supervise Head Start classroom staff and home visitors
• develop staff training plans and monitor curriculum, lesson plans, safety checklists, child education files, and classroom observations
• support assessments, family partnership agreements, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences
• organize parent groups, meetings, orientations, and Policy Council activities
• manage outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and waiting lists
• maintain program and family records
• coordinate community partnerships and referrals to services
• prepare reports and contribute to budgets and program policies. Requires a BA in Education or related field, certified-teacher status, supervisory experience, and CPR/First Aid certification
• Early Childhood endorsement and Head Start experience are preferred.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start education coordinator

family services

suttons bay mi

grand traverse band

$55,433/year

early head start

classroom supervision

family partnerships

parent engagement

curriculum

program compliance

community outreach

cpr/first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role combines Head Start classroom supervision with family services, parent involvement, community outreach, and program compliance; Native American preference applies.

About the employer

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.