Early Childhood Education Manager

Easterseals Southern California•Ontario, CA

2d•$73,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Manager provides leadership and oversees the planning, development, and delivery of early childhood education services as part of Head Start and Early Head Start. Services span multiple locations and program options, including center-based, home-based, and family child care homes. The role ensures oversight and compliance with Child Development Program education requirements. The manager supports high-quality educational outcomes through program observations, staff consultation and training, oversight of curriculum implementation, assessment and screening processes, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role also contributes to program policy, funding applications, budgeting, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement. The manager may open and close facilities, conduct ratio audits, supervise staff in a Site Director’s absence, and assist in classrooms when needed to maintain ratios.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or special education.
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher in compliance with Title 5, or 24 units in ECE/CD including core courses in Child Growth & Development, Child/Family/Community, Infant/Toddler, and Programs/Curriculum.
Meet ongoing educational requirements for child development permit/CDA requirements.
Obtain and maintain certification in all screenings and assessments used by the ESSC Education Department within 18 months of hire, including but not limited to ERS, CLASS, Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies, HOOVERS, HELP, Kinder charts, and DRDP.
Complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training.
Hold an ANSI Food Handler Certification.
Complete Pesticide Safety Training under the Healthy Schools Act before beginning work.
Documented 5 to 8 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool children in an early childhood environment.
Documented 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Ability to interpret and implement Head Start Performance Standards, California Department of Education requirements, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Child Development Division and Department of Social Services requirements, Community Care Licensing regulations (Title 22), and Easter Seals Southern California policies and procedures.
Knowledge of child development, research-based pedagogy, curriculum resources, classroom management techniques, reflective practice, and mentor/coaching strategies.
Knowledge of Head Start and Early Head Start performance standards, adult learning techniques, and developmental milestones for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Experience with developmentally appropriate practices and diverse families with very young children.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, and Skype.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, sustain concentration, attend to detail and accuracy, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, planning, and sound-judgment skills.
Demonstrated competence in ECE instructional methodologies and experience in a multicultural setting.
Ability to train and present to large and small groups and communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups.
Ability to relate well to children and families and maintain a positive effect.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI, as well as sex offender index clearance.
Provide a clear TB test and pass a pre-employment physical.
Ability to provide current immunizations required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
Current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR, first aid, and food handler certification.
Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation and maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform fine manual dexterity tasks; ability to push, pull, talk, hear, and meet near and far visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field-of-vision requirements.
Develop knowledge of parent involvement, cooperative family goal setting, and supporting families through change.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Participate in monthly meetings with ECE managers to align regional performance, policies, procedures, and goals.
Visit Head Start and Early Head Start environments to observe activities, consult with staff, identify training needs, and review curriculum implementation, classroom environments, supplies, and outdoor spaces.
Design, develop, and deliver training programs and workshops for educators and interdisciplinary professionals; supervise Mentor (Teacher Coaches).
Lead processes for School Readiness Outcomes, CLASS, Curriculum to Fidelity, Coaching, ERS, DRDP, and other education screenings and assessments using relevant tools and data collection.
Collaborate monthly with content managers, ESSC staff, partners, and providers to support children and staff as part of a multidisciplinary case management team.
Work with center directors and ESSC team members to ensure program environments are high quality, safe, and engaging indoors and outdoors.
Participate in committees and advisory boards and contribute to policies and program initiatives related to student educational outcomes.
Participate in developing refunding applications and integrate strategic planning initiatives into budget requests through the annual budget process.
Promote continuous quality improvement by using compliance, data analysis, and program outcome reviews to identify improvements and support strategic planning.
Open and close the facility, conduct ratio audits, supervise staff when the Site Director is absent, and assist in the classroom when needed to maintain ratios.
Perform other duties as assigned.