Early Learning Program Manager

KairosPDX; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick/personal leave days

Employer contribution for health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Building closure breaks

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Early Learning Administrator to manage program operations and promote a positive learning environment. This position requires robust expertise in early childhood education alongside skills to foster community relationships. The ideal candidate must have at least three years of experience, a commitment to social justice, and be prepared to contribute to the growth and safety of the school environment. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in school or community settings.
• Experience with families from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Proven work experience in Early Learning program management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a culture of listening and relationship centered on the organization's mission.
• Manage family concerns and communicate with care and clarity.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overall Staff Responsibilities

Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission.

• to eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders;
• Practice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions:
  • respect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community
• Incorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction
• Every child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative,
• Character and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationship and service to others,
• A multi‑cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society,
• Children must be supported in the context of their families;
• Support multicultural practice and inquiry based approaches that are:
  • Actively anti‑racist – confronting bias in all of its forms,
  • Education for social justice – acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future,
  • Pervasive – Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization,
  • Personal – Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being,
  • Critical Pedagogy – Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions,
  • Empowering – Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views,
  • Helping children think deeply about themselves and others.

Core Position Responsibilities

• Inspiring a culture of listening and relationship centered on the organization’s mission and values;
• Creating a positive environment by implementing structures to maintain safety as well as staff morale;
• Working with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation;
• Implementing school safety emergency and procedures ensuring onsite building safety;
• Collaborating with Early Learning Director to ensure the logistics and schedule of the school day runs smoothly and supports instructional excellence;
• Managing family concerns and communication with care, clarity and consistency;
• Ensuring program compliance with state policy and codes;
• Managing the program budget as well as ordering and inventory of materials;
• Serving as onsite lead pre‑school administrator as needed;
• Support the culture and climate of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy through:
  • Contributing to a structured and relational learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity;
  • Supporting students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques;
  • Ensuring that student and staff expectations are clear and visible for all;
  • Collaboratively work with student, school team and families to address unexpected behaviors in line with KairosPDX policies;
• Supervise Early Learning Teacher and Assistant Teacher overseeing training and protocols related to the effective execution of their responsibilities;
• Engaging families in the life of the school and creating opportunities for families to strengthen their sense of belonging;
• Collaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director to organize school events and celebrations;
• Support the high expectations for student achievement at KairosPDX through:
  • Collaborating with school leadership to implement mission consistent systems, strategies and language;
  • Collaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director and KairosPDX Learning Academy School Administrator to craft and communicate specific milestones toward social, emotional, cultural and academic readiness for Kindergarten;
  • Collaborating with school leadership to support materials, reflection and documentation within the classroom;
• Participating in the development and evaluation of educational programs and curriculum; Coach, support, supervise, and evaluate teachers and other staff as assigned by the KairosPDX Early Learning Director;
• Supervising classroom instructors including overseeing training, evaluation and protocols related to the effective execution of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy approved curriculum and continuous improvement practices;
• Overseeing KairosPPDX staff collaboration with the Multnomah Education School Districts (MESD) specialists on specific instruction and strategies for children on Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs);
• Managing the use of data to assess student progress, formulate instructional practices and to differentiate instruction; focus on narrowing disparities between the highest and lowest performing students in order to meet the needs of every student;
• Managing daily building staffing schedule to ensure students safety and seamless classroom instruction;
• Managing the planning and supervising of field trips and school bus usage;
• Managing building opening and closing as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates and leads as needed in professional development, staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars;
• Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events;
• Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations;
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary And Benefits

Salary Range: Dependent on qualifications ranging from $60,000- $84,000.

Benefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• BA preferred;
• Minimum three years of experience required (working in school, nonprofit, or community setting); five + years preferred;
• Step 10 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO);
• Proven work experience in an Early Learning program management or similar role;
• One year relevant experience working with families from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds;
• Prior school or education reform experience preferred;
• Managerial experience preferred;
• Enrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry (cost paid by applicant)

Core Competencies

• Mission Focused
• Driven towards Excellence
• Influential
• Relationship Builder
• Talent Manager
• Organized & Planned
• Creative
• Constant Learner

Knowledge & Skills

• High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects;
• Highly detail-focused and results-oriented;
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including families, parents, staff and students;
• Team‑player attitude and strong customer‑service orientation;
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity;
• Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture;
• Commitment to culturally relevant practices;
• Commitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration;
• Current Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant);
• Ability to pass a criminal background check;
• Ability to adhere to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff, note this applies to all KairosPDX non‑Instructional staff;
• Share KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families;
• Experience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color;
• Passion for KairosPDX’s mission.