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Head Start turns 50

PANAMA CITY — Although the mission of Head Start is to get children started early on a lifetime of learning, the director of the local centers said the program actually is “a whole-family kind of thing.” The national Head Start program celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. Since 1965, the program has served more than…

Maintenance/Custodial Worker

To maintain all Early Education and Care’s facilities as needed performing repairs on equipment, building maintenance, etc., with early morning focus on the Central Office.  Duties include: Maintain grounds at centers by raking, moving, picking up debris and extinguishing ant beds. Note potential safety hazards in building and grounds.  Discuss with maintenance supervisor. Perform repairs…

Health/Nutrition Coordinator

This position is responsible for the overall evaluation of health services, including medical, dental and nutritional services of all Head Start children enrolled through Early Education and Care, Inc. Maintains case management of health services for all Head Start children. Assists staff to ensure goals, policies and activities of health programs are implemented according to…

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Description:  The Accounting Manager assists the Finance Department in maintaining accurate accounting systems for the agency including but not limited to: General Ledger transactions, Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Audit Preparation, and Retirement Plan administration. Specific Job Duties: Assist in preparing budgets, including those for the annual grant applications, programs, and the agency as a…

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Job Function:          The Executive Director of Early Education and Care, Inc. shares the Board’s passion for the mission of the organization and preserves and expands on the unique history and successes of the organization with sound fiscal management.  The Executive Director leads the organization to fulfillment of its mission by managing its day-to-day affairs, manages…

EHS FAMILY ADVOCATE-HOME VISITOR

Description: The Early Head Start Home Visitor will provide early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services to eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families through a series of weekly home visits (46 per school year every 90 minutes) and scheduled Bi-monthly socializations activities. The EHS home visitor will design, plan,…

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

This position will work with children with challenging behaviors or who are in need of Mental Health services and implement the EEC mental health program to achieve a successful mental health environment for children and families served by Head Start. Specific Job Duties:   Work in conjunction with Mental Health Coordinator to provide mental health…