Education Manager

Neighborhood House•Portland, OR

6d•$70,885 - $75,884

About The Position

The Education & Development Services Manager leads, manages, and supervises assigned Head Start and/or Early Head Start program operations to ensure high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services. The role oversees the education component and staff professional development, directly supervises Early Childhood Site Supervisors, and ensures program compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, childcare licensing regulations, agency policies, and culturally appropriate practices. The manager oversees education, enrollment, data and reporting, professional development, health, mental health and inclusion, and family services requirements. Responsibilities include supporting curriculum implementation, individualized child development plans, classroom safety and active supervision, licensing and SPARK compliance, staff development, grant and budget work, self-assessment, strategic planning, reporting, and community partnerships. The position works closely with the Head Start management team, the Director of Head Start, program staff, families, school districts, and community partners. This position supervises 2–4 program staff and visits program sites periodically. It requires frequent movement and interaction in classroom settings, use of the employee’s own vehicle for transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include occasional moderate noise typical of an office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or another relevant emphasis, with at least three years of experience working directly with children and families in a comprehensive early childhood program; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
Intermediate proficiency with Outlook Mail, Calendar, and OneDrive.
Ability to assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of others.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Successful experience comprehensively supervising staff with diverse and complex duties using a collaborative team approach.
Ability to provide leadership, solve problems, and facilitate group processes in an early childhood and social service agency setting.
Must pass applicable background checks and Oregon Central Background Registry checks before hire processing and employment.
Must complete required Fit for Duty and TB testing before the hire date.
Must be enrolled in Oregon Child Care Division Central Background Registry at hire and maintain current enrollment throughout employment.
Must complete a passing work physical.
Must obtain and maintain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification and a Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, run, kneel, crouch, walk, stand, and sit on the floor and in child-size chairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to speak, hear, and see close up, at a distance, and with depth perception.
Requires own vehicle transportation, a valid driver’s license, and continuous comprehensive car insurance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the ChildPlus database.

Responsibilities

Supervise Early Childhood Site Supervisors and assigned program supervisors through coaching, evaluation, accountability, and support for team management and performance.
Ensure assigned education, enrollment, data and reporting, professional development, health, mental health and inclusion, and family services requirements are met in accordance with applicable policies and Head Start standards.
Ensure classroom staff are trained in Creative Curriculum and implement it with fidelity.
Manage policies and training for integrating individualized plans into classroom curricula, observing child development, communicating observations to families, conducting quality conferences, and completing education home visits.
Ensure education staff are trained in transition practices that comply with Head Start Performance Standards.
Support effective, developmentally appropriate, individualized classroom strategies and encourage parent and guardian engagement in children's learning and development.
Manage policies and processes for active supervision and child safety, including tracking and reporting safety incidents.
Assist with preparing and submitting grant application materials, including Oregon Pre-Kindergarten applications, and support required OPK annual reports.
Participate in the Head Start Management Team and support effective communication, trust, collaboration, and coordination of services and resources.
Support strategic planning, including timelines, objectives, program goals, monitoring systems, and integrated work plans.
Provide education, professional development, and ChildPlus orientations to new staff; provide ongoing feedback and support; and help prioritize assignments.
Assist in developing and monitoring program budgets and grants, and develop, monitor, and adjust site-level budgets under the Director of Education's direction.
Assist with the annual Head Start and Early Head Start Self-Assessment and coordinate it with supervisors.
Assist in developing and implementing the Training and Technical Assistance plan.
Visit program sites periodically and provide timely data and reports to the Director of Head Start, Policy Council, or others as required, including DRDP results, CLASS scores, and School Readiness Goals.
Coordinate with program and component managers to implement work plans, training plans, monitoring plans, and comprehensive services.
Build and maintain community partnerships with school districts, community groups, contractors, and other individuals.
Adhere to safety policies and workplace conduct standards, correct at-risk safety issues, and ensure sites meet licensing requirements.
Manage and monitor site licensing compliance and SPARK rating renewals and applications.
Assist with managing contracts and memoranda of understanding with external service providers and community partners.
Oversee hiring for assigned staff and make hiring recommendations in accordance with agency policies and Head Start requirements.
Ensure classroom environments are safe, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and welcoming to children and families.
Write, review, and revise assigned policies, procedures, and forms; perform other assigned duties and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
Provide staff supervision, coaching, mentorship, goal-setting, performance management, resources, training, regular check-ins, feedback, and team meetings to support professional growth and an inclusive, collaborative team culture.