Education Manager

LULAC Head Start Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LULAC Head Start Inc. is seeking an Education Manager to lead the education program across the agency. The ideal candidate will oversee compliance with internal policies and external regulations while providing supervision to a team of Education & Inclusion Coordinators.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and substantial experience in teaching and leadership. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching in an early childhood setting.
• Experience working in a NAEYC accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor the education program across the agency.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Supervise a team of Education & Inclusion Coordinators.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Team collaboration

Training and development

Data Informed Decision Making

Knowledge of NAEYC standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Tools

ChildPlus

Creative Curriculum

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partners with the management team in supporting the delivery of high-quality services for the community and a safe workplace environment for employees.
• Demonstrates leadership, responsibility, accountability and ethical behavior.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director in monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, School Readiness Council and Child Daycare funding requirements.
• Supervises a team of Education & Inclusion Coordinators and supports them in the supervision of the education staff and program.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations for early childcare settings, and participates in audits and program reviews.
• Supervises the process of professional development and workforce development for all education staff, coordinating necessary trainings and supporting supervisors and staff development.
• Monitors Charts‑a‑Course regularly and ensures that it is updated at a minimum monthly.
• Supervises and collaborates with the Education Team to ensure that services for children with special needs and individual plans are developed and supported.
• Assists in case management with the Family Services and Education team to support children and families’ transitions and that families as their children’s first teacher.
• Partners with families, staff and providers in ensuring that children and families are provided with services and resources early intervention strategies.
• Supervises and supports the Education Consultant in providing support services to the program, serving as their primary contact.
• Monitors the completion of development screenings, home visits and parent‑teacher conferences as required per Head Start and the Office of Early Childhood.
• Analyzes program data and prepares reports for presentations.
• Leads the program in maintaining NAEYC accreditation.
• Participates in parent conferences, home visits and IEP/IFSP meetings as needed.
• Prepares and conducts training in education and other ECE topics for staff and families.
• Ensures coordination of learning and developmental assessments 3 times per year to measure child outcomes.
• Works with staff and parents to ensure that elements of the education, mental health and disability performance standards are implemented as required.
• Supervises Mental Health Consultant(s) and collaborates on all action plans with program staff.
• Leads the Education Advisory Committee and schedules meetings at least 3 times/year.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director and Human Resources in recruitment, selection and retention of qualified employees.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Summary/Objective

The Education Manager plans, implements and monitors the education program across the agency. The position ensures compliance requirements are met with internal policies and external regulations and supports the continuous quality improvement and progress of the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Experience with Creative Curriculum preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Head Start strongly encouraged.
• Prior knowledge of CLASS and the ability to coach to the CLASS assessment tool preferred.
• Experience in Data Informed Decision Making to improve outcomes for children and staff.
• Experience with ChildPlus preferred, but not required.
• Supervisory, management or leadership experience (minimum of 3 years).
• Experience in teaching in an early childhood setting (minimum of 5 years).
• Experience working in a NAEYC accredited program required.
• Strong knowledge of Non‑profit organizations.
• Strong knowledge and comfort with computers and technology that includes but is not limited to virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Zoom, Google Meets, Microsoft Teams), Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google suite, etc.

Additional Requirements

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