Early Head Start Education Manager: Lead & Grow Team

Dimock; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimock Center seeks an Early Head Start Education Manager to lead center-based programming that meets Head Start standards. You will supervise Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Per Diem Substitutes, coordinate with the Site Manager, and collaborate with content specialists to ensure coordinated service delivery.

You will foster a positive work environment, supervise and develop staff, and help implement program plans, parent engagement, and grant reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing education or social services to young children and/or families.
• EEC Director I or II certification, or eligibility to receive certification within 90 days of hire.
• AA/AS degree and pursuing BA considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program planning and participate in management and team meetings.
• Support Site Manager and ERSEA Specialist to recruit and enroll full enrollment with an appropriate waitlist.
• Facilitate transitions for children and families between programs and option changes.
• Model open, regular, and respectful communication with families via email, phone, notes, and flyers.
• Coach and mentor teaching staff to uphold high-quality services.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Coaching & mentoring

Problem-solving & conflict resolution

Flexibility

Multitasking

Crisis management

Education

AA/AS degree

Pursuing BA degree

EEC Director I or II certification eligible within 90 days

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dimock Center seeks an Early Head Start Education Manager to lead center-based programming that meets Head Start standards. You will supervise Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Per Diem Substitutes, coordinate with the Site Manager, and collaborate with content specialists to ensure coordinated service delivery.

You will foster a positive work environment, supervise and develop staff, and help implement program plans, parent engagement, and grant reporting.