Learning Coordinator Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

The job of Consultant, Early Learning Registered Nurse is done for the purpose/s of planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating Head Start health and nutrition standards; providing leadership, technical assistance and partnerships to enhance regional early learning systems; ensure equitable education opportunities and sustainable child development and academic outcomes; and establish cohesive early learning systems. This job reports to Manager, Early Learning Program. Job is open until filled so please submit resume on or before best consideration date of 7/26/2026. Interviews are preliminarily set for the following 8/5/2026 and 8/11/2026 respectively.

Essential Functions include:

• Collaborates in the development and implementation of the regional and cross regional early learning systems with the focus on school readiness for the purpose of eliminating opportunity gap, enhancing early learning services, and enriching family and community engagement through health and nutrition services.
• Collaborates with others (e.g. Head Start staff, community health agencies, WIC, ECEAP, Health Services Advisory Committee), etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of guiding program development and improvement, establishing differentiated site support approach, and coordinating regional activities that meet the needs of children, families, providers, and communities within the region.
• Coordinates regional program health services in designated content area (e.g. education, family support, health and nutrition, disabilities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring fidelity and quality of implementation of early learning services based on the whole child approach and in compliance with established federal, state, and agency regulations and requirements.
• Delegates health procedures to licensed and non-licensed early learning staff for the purpose of meeting health and safety needs of children and ensuring compliance with established regulation and/or program standards.
• Deliver services (e.g. scope of services, program expansion, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the health and nutrition needs of Head Start children and their families and/or ensuring compliance with established regulations and/or program standards.
• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency's End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
• Negotiates appropriate payment for health/nutrition/dental services for early learning children for the purpose of delivering services within budget.
• Participates in monitoring activities (e.g. visiting sites, conducting observations, writing reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with federal and/or state regulations and requirements and Puget Sound ESD policies and procedures.
• Prepares, processes and maintains a wide variety of written materials and documents (e.g. reports, memos, letters, health plans, contracts, assessments, evaluations, informational materials, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and for compliance with ESD, state, federal, and local regulations and/or grant requirements.
• Provides ongoing support, resources, training, clinical technical assistance, and nursing consultation to early learning staff (e.g. current childhood immunizations practices, communicable disease, nutrition, feeding, sanitation, emergency preparedness, environment, medication management, growth and development, and appropriate health and illness policies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring child health and safety, recommending policies and procedures, and disseminating information.
• Researches a wide variety of topics (e.g. funding options, best practices, grant requirements, etc.) for the purpose of securing new funding and/or providing information and recommendations for program implementation.
• Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from others (e.g. subcontractors, school districts, professional organizations, etc.) for the purpose of strengthening regional early learning systems, improving capacity of educational leadership, and guiding regional professional development.
• Reviews and interprets physician's orders for the purpose of maintaining and optimizing the health and nutritional needs of children and their families.
• Supervises personnel (e.g., provide coaching and consultation on technical issues, adaptive challenges, personnel matters, strategic opportunities, career goals, professional development, job performance, etc.) for the purpose of advancing the development of effective leaders and high performing teams and achieving agency and departmental objectives.
• Supports the construction of and delegates responsibilities related to the development of emergency and individual health plans for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pregnant women with health concerns for the purpose of ensuring that the health and nutritional needs are met.

Other Functions include:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES CULTURAL PROFICIENCY : Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap. RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE : Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color. RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET : Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways. TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES : Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency's culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES ACCOUNTABILITY : Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and Agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT : Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT : Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to engaging with stakeholders, including children, families and communities, to promote wellness and self-sufficiency. DATA GATHERING, ANALYSIS, AND SHARING : Collects, examines and synthesizes information from a variety of stakeholders and sources in a transparent manner that reflects best practices. Shares data in a thoughtful and responsible way in an effort to inform, understand issues, or enable decision making. RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION : Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices. STUDENT-CENTERED NURSING CARE : Provides effective health and nutrition assessment and support that is respectful of and responsive to student and family culture, preferences, needs, and values.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field and current, active Washington State Registered Nurse License (Equivalency: Associate degree in Nursing or related field, progressively responsible work experience, and current, active Washington State Registered Nurse License); • Professional experience in Early Learning.

• Specialized knowledge or experience with specific populations of diverse families, include low income families, English language learners, children with disabilities and/or mental health concerns; • Experience with Head Start, Early Head Start, ECEAP, or other early learning programs; • Experience providing group or staff training and/or teaching adult learners; • Experience working on a cross-disciplinary team; • Knowledge of common pediatric illnesses and treatment protocols; • Specialized knowledge of or experience with prenatal, infant, and toddler populations.

We offer comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
• 24 annual leave days per year
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)