Education Leader

Talent at Upbring•Bay City, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in Action T he Education Lead er ensures full implementation of all aspects of the Head Start program’s curriculum and assessment, family services, policies and procedures, and staff development and management . The Education Leader i s responsible for ensuring the administration and day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start Center are in compliance with Agency standards, Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, early child development, or a closely related field with at least 12 college hours in child development and six (6) college credit hours in management
One (1) year of experience in a licensed child-care facility
Child Care License or ability to obtain within three ( 3 ) months in accordance with 746.1015
Strong computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in early childhood education , Child Development, or a closely related field
Three ( 3 ) years of teaching experience
Experience with educational program administration and management with the inclusion of children with disabilities

Responsibilities

Manages Center operations, including food service, and technology resources, ensuring compliance with performance standards and regulations
Collaborates with the Superintendent on negotiating leases and contracts and overseeing center construction, renovation, or development projects
Ensures center safety, maintenance, and community engagement, while coordinating volunteer events, monitoring needs, and providing precautionary safety measures
Collaborates with program leadership and teachers to ensure full implementation of the school readiness program, including curriculum, assessment, and training
Coaches and mentors staff using the Teacher Success Rubric (TSR) and other tools to improve teaching performance
Oversees and facilitates training for new hires, staff, parents, and volunteers; ensures integration of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in lesson planning
Ensures completion of child screenings and assessments, including quarterly progress checks and timely identification of children with disabilities
Analyzes child outcome data to guide instructional improvements and collaborates with leadership to shape curriculum and strategic planning
Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence.
Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings
Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods