Early Head Start Education Manager

WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC • Milwaukee, WI

9d • $57,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is seeking a full-time Head Start Education Manager to support childcare providers in implementing high-quality educational practices through evidence-based approaches. This role combines expertise in curriculum, coaching, and professional development to ensure that teaching teams achieve school readiness goals and align with Early Head Start standards. Living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is required for this position. Experience working in the early childcare industry is required for this position. Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Living in Milwaukee Wisconsin is required for this position.
• Experience working in the early childcare industry is required for this position.
• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience with infants and toddlers.
• Extensive coaching and mentoring expertise in early childhood setting.
• Strong understanding of children ages birth to three
• Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and evidence-based instructional practices.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and mentoring to childcare providers to enhance teaching practices and classroom quality.
• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of curriculum aligned with Early Head Start standards and school readiness goals, including developmental screenings, assessments, and individual learning plans.
• Facilitate ongoing professional development and collaborative learning communities for childcare providers.
• Support individualized instruction by analyzing child outcomes data and guiding providers to use results effectively.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure educational services align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance to develop and implement quality improvement plans.
• Support providers in creating safe, developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Guide childcare providers and teachers in partnering with families to foster engagement in their child’s educational journey.
• Supervision of Educational Coaches

Benefits

• 10 days of vacation – in your first year
• 12 Sick days- per year and can bank up to 240 hours
• 13 paid Holidays
• Life insurance, Short term & Long term Disability-all company paid
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance- company paid
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Flex Spending/Dependent Care Account
• 401K- Company matches 100% up to 3% and 50% of the next 2%
• WECA is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s all paid as holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level