Education Manager

Education Manager Description

The Education Manager leads the agency’s early childhood education program, ensuring high-quality services, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with the management team to support the delivery of high‑quality services for the community and promote a safe workplace environment.
• Demonstrate leadership, responsibility, accountability, and ethical behavior.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to monitor and ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, School Readiness Council, and Child Daycare funding requirements.
• Supervise a team of Education & Inclusion Coordinators, supporting them in overseeing education staff and program activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations for early childcare settings, and participate in audits and program reviews.
• Oversee professional development and workforce development for all education staff, coordinating necessary trainings and supporting supervisors and staff development.
• Monitor Charts‑a‑Course regularly and ensure it is updated at least monthly.
• Collaborate with the Education Team to develop and support services for children with special needs and individual plans.
• Assist in case management with the Family Services and Education team to support children and families’ transitions.
• Partner with families, staff and providers to deliver services and resources for early intervention strategies.
• Support the Education Consultant in providing program support services and serve as their primary contact.
• Monitor completion of development screenings, home visits and parent‑teacher conferences required by Head Start and the Office of Early Childhood.
• Analyze program data and prepare reports for presentations.
• Lead the program in maintaining NAEYC accreditation.
• Participate in parent conferences, home visits and IEP/IFSP meetings as needed.
• Prepare and conduct training on education and other ECE topics for staff and families.
• Coordinate learning and developmental assessments three times per year to measure child outcomes.
• Ensure implementation of education, mental health and disability performance standards with staff and parents.
• Supervise Mental Health Consultants and collaborate on action plans with program staff.
Lead the Education Advisory Committee and schedule meetings at least three times per year.

Collaborate with the Assistant Director and Human Resources in recruitment, selection and retention of qualified employees.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Preferred experience with Creative Curriculum and Head Start.
• Prior knowledge of CLASS and ability to coach the CLASS assessment tool.
• Experience in data‑informed decision making to improve outcomes for children and staff.
• Experience with Child Plus and other early childhood technology tools.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory, management or leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching in an early childhood setting.
• Experience working in a NAEYC‑accredited program.
• Strong knowledge of non‑profit organizations.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) and Microsoft/Google suite.

• Must complete a health screening and TB test before employment and bi‑annually thereafter.
• Must pass a criminal records check (Fingerprint Clearance).
• Ability to travel out of town for workshops or training.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of motor vehicle insurance.