Education Manager

Community Action Council • Lexington, KY

249d • $27

About The Position

The Education Manager provides early childhood technical assistance, management, oversight, and support to the Head Start program to ensure effective coordination, implementation and monitoring of the education services. The Education Manager is responsible for overseeing education services consistent with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, as well as other state and federal requirements as they relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This includes the effective implementation of a research-based curriculum, while incorporating recognized 'best practices' in the fields of Early Childhood and Special Education; as well as providing educational resources for staff and parents. Under the supervision of the Director of Child Development, and working as the supervisor of the education staff, the Education Manager oversees the implementation of the education services at all sites and works with all local educational institutions and Head Start partners to ensure the deliverance of high-quality child-development services. Supervises School Readiness Coaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development or related field required.
• Two years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and NAEYC accreditation.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate leadership ability.
• Experience in staff supervision and budget management.
• Knowledge of computerized management information systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide early childhood technical assistance and management to the Head Start program.
• Ensure effective coordination, implementation, and monitoring of education services.
• Oversee education services consistent with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Implement a research-based curriculum incorporating best practices in Early Childhood and Special Education.
• Provide educational resources for staff and parents.
• Supervise education staff and oversee the implementation of education services at all sites.
• Collaborate with local educational institutions and Head Start partners.
• Supervise School Readiness Coaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree