Education Programs Manager - ECE & Community Engagement

Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Public is seeking a Manager of Education Programs to oversee early childhood education initiatives funded by a two-year grant, serving New Haven, Hartford, and New London counties. You will coordinate contractors and internal teams to deliver prioritized educational programs, PD, and outreach, with a focus on sustainable practices beyond the grant period.

The role requires leading contractor engagements, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices, and aligning activities with CT Public

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECE, family engagement, educational programming & community-based learning.
• Project/program management principles + community engagement & partnership-development
• Program evaluation, measurement and continuous-improvement

Responsibilities

• Oversee ECE program and grant-funded initiatives.
• Translate educational priorities into scope, plan, timeline, expectation, and deliverables.
• Provide educational oversight to ensure activities reflect ECE development principles and standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align CT Public and PBS KIDS resources.
• Oversee contractor implementation of approved scopes of work and monitor progress.
• Monitor PD plans, materials and training to align with ECE standards and evaluate effectiveness.
• Establish program-level performance expectations and conduct continuous improvement.
• Administer assigned program budgets and monitor expenditures against approvals.
• Maintain project records, contractor documentation, and program materials.

Skills

Managing complex projects

Relationship building

Facilitating meetings

Data collection & interpretation

Contractor & budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, ECE, Child Development, Project Management, Community Engagement, or closely related field

Job description

CT Public is seeking a Manager of Education Programs to oversee early childhood education initiatives funded by a two-year grant, serving New Haven, Hartford, and New London counties. You will coordinate contractors and internal teams to deliver prioritized educational programs, PD, and outreach, with a focus on sustainable practices beyond the grant period.

The role requires leading contractor engagements, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices, and aligning activities with CT Public