Head Start Center Manager & Training Lead

Fairbanks-Native-Association; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks-Native-Association is seeking an Education Manager - ECE to oversee day-to-day administration of center-based classrooms, ensuring program management, supervision, training, and regulatory compliance in a Head Start setting.

The role requires strong knowledge of early childhood development, Head Start standards, and Alaska licensing, with emphasis on staff development, budgeting, and cross-cultural engagement within the community.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of early childhood development theories and best practices.
• Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and Alaska childcare licensing.

Responsibilities

• Interview, mentor, coach, and supervise classroom staff and provide program orientations and training on HS standards.
• Evaluate team performance and coordinate ongoing professional development.
• Establish staffing patterns, schedules, and manage leave requests for proper coverage.
• Ensure procedures for opening/closing the site are followed.
• Coordinate substitute utilization and daily staffing adjustments.
• Facilitate conflict resolution in day-to-day center operations.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and Alaska licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan, evaluate, and develop programs and budgets.
• Monitor lesson plans and behavioral observations to meet child needs.

Skills

Early childhood development

Head Start standards

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

Data entry & tracking

Budget management

Education

BA in ECE or related field

BA in unrelated field + 12 ECE credits

Administrative supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Fairbanks-Native-Association is seeking an Education Manager - ECE to oversee day-to-day administration of center-based classrooms, ensuring program management, supervision, training, and regulatory compliance in a Head Start setting.

The role requires strong knowledge of early childhood development, Head Start standards, and Alaska licensing, with emphasis on staff development, budgeting, and cross-cultural engagement within the community.