INTERIM EDUCATION MANAGER

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Bridgeton, NJ

7d•$65,000 - $67,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Education Manager assists in developing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising the Head Start Education Service Area to ensure the program meets Head Start Performance Standards and regulations, as well as New Jersey and Pennsylvania licensing regulations. The role supervises the Education Management Team and works with the Director of Operations and other management team members to support compliance and quality early childhood services. The position supports developmentally appropriate classroom environments and curriculum implementation, coordinates child observations, screenings, assessments, and education records, and works with specialists and families to address children’s individual needs. It also supports partner relationships, staff training and credentialing, transitions from Early Head Start to Head Start, program monitoring, child safety, and collaboration across service-area teams. The role attends professional development and center meetings and performs other management duties as required by Head Start.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with infant-toddler coursework, or agreement to enroll in infant-toddler CDA classes to supplement a bachelor’s degree.
Two years of early childhood classroom experience and understanding of child growth and development.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license and daily access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Education Management Team.
Work with the Director of Operations and other management team members to ensure compliance with standards and regulations and provide quality early childhood services.
Assist with ensuring classroom environments meet requirements of the adopted curriculum, Grow NJ Kids Rating System, Pyramid Model, NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Head Start Performance Standards, State Early Learning Standards, and New Jersey licensing regulations.
Supervise classroom setup, organize classroom environments, promote literacy-rich environments, and maintain classroom materials and equipment.
Coordinate observations, screenings, and assessments for each child with Education Staff.
Develop, implement, and supervise the portfolio process and audit education files.
Work with the Mental Health/Disabilities Specialist to implement IFSP/IEP services or develop individual program plans for children whose needs are not met by Child Study teams or Early Intervention.
Assist the Family/Community Partnership Team with child-development and educational parent activities, including workshops, parent-teacher conferences, and home visits.
Develop collaborative relationships with childcare and family childcare partners to implement Performance Standards.
Plan and conduct formal and informal trainings, collaborating with partners when appropriate.
Develop and maintain a developmentally appropriate transition system from Early Head Start to Head Start involving center staff, early intervention, management, and parents.
Maintain open communication with teaching staff, Early Head Start managers, and specialists; develop monitoring systems and submit required Early Head Start reports.
Track classroom staff credentials with assistance from the Training Associate and ensure progress toward credentialing requirements under the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act.
Work with partnership staff to ensure providers comply with Head Start regulations and provide quality services.
Support child safety by monitoring centers, implementing child safety procedures, reporting accidents and suspected child abuse or neglect, following Standards of Conduct, and reporting child health or safety concerns to a supervisor.
Attend meetings and conferences, including professional development trainings and workshops and at least two center meetings with parents and staff per month.
Build relationships with other service-area teams to support best practices for serving children and families.
Monitor Child Assessment Data (GOLD).
Work with the Education team to ensure progress toward English proficiency for all children.
Perform other management tasks as required by Head Start.