Education Manager

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) is seeking an Education Manager to lead the Education/Child Development programs within Head Start. The role includes planning recruitment, coordinating transitions between centers, and guiding staff performance and program reviews.

The position requires a BS in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent), supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. Travel to Head Start sites and trainings is expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• BS in Early Childhood Education or a BS with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education and experience with pre-school age children.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel to Head Start sites, trainings, home visits, etc.
• Background check, fingerprint screen, annual physical and TB.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Management / Supervisory experience.
• Ability to relate to people from varied backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, coordination and implementation of ongoing recruitment of children.
• Organizes, directs and monitors transition activities between Child Development Centers and Local Education Association.
• Responsible for annual review and updating of functional plan in transition area.
• Provides one on one intervention with children with behavioral concerns.
• Trains, supervises personnel in Education Services and delegates responsibilities.
• Completes accurate performance evaluations of appropriate personnel.
• Observes center operation regularly to assess procedures.
• Assists in development of the Grant Application.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel required

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Basic computer skills

Education

BS in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in the lives of families in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties?

MVCAA is currently recruiting individuals to work with at risk youth, preschool age children and their families. Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. (MVCAA) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MVCAA Offers a Generous Benefit Package!

Education Manager

Status: Full time

Department: Child Development

Rate of Pay

$26.00 per hour

Essential Functions

• Assists with planning, coordination and implementation of ongoing recruitment of children.
• Organizes, directs and monitors transition activities between Child Development Centers and Local Education Association.
• Responsible for annual review and updating of functional plan in the area of transition.
• Provides one on one intervention with children with behavioral concerns.
• Works with Policy Council Personnel Committee in selection of component personnel and consultants.
• Trains, supervises all personnel in Education Services, delegating responsibility when appropriate.
• Completes accurate performance evaluations of appropriate personnel.
• Observes center operation regularly to assess appropriate procedures.
• Helps managers clarify goals for individual needs.
• Assists in development of the Grant Application.
• Directs, develops and implements Education/Special services/Early Head Start Component Plan.
• Schedules educational training acts as program liaison.
• Assess equipment and material needs.
• Coordinates purchasing of classroom equipment and materials
• Participates in annual program self-assessment.
• Obtains and reports program In-Kind.
• Adheres to Agency Personnel Procedures.
• Understands and supports program School Readiness goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.
• Understands and supports MVCAA, Inc. Supervision of Children policy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as requested by the Director or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• BS in Early Childhood Education or a BS with coursework that is equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education and experience working with pre-school age children, required.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Management / Supervisory experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel to all Head Start sites, trainings, home visits, etc. as necessary and requested.
• Background check, fingerprint screen and annual physical and TB.
• Ability to relate to people from varied backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills.

MVCAA, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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