Head Start Education & Behavior Leader

Uethda; Kingsport (TN); Hybride; USD 59 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

14 paid holidays

Health insurance provided

Retirement plan (TCRS)

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) & 457 plans

Résumé du poste

UETHDA Head Start in Kingsport, TN, seeks an Education and Behavior Manager to lead education, behavioral health, disabilities services, and classroom operations for young children and families.

The role provides mentorship to coordinators, ensures Head Start Performance Standards compliance, guides curriculum implementation, staff development, and data-driven planning to strengthen the program long-term. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Three years of related professional management experience, including supervision of staff and budgets.
• Three years of supervisory classroom experience with preschool children and/or infants and toddlers.
• Experience recruiting, selecting, training, and mentoring staff, with knowledge of business and human resource practices.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Experience working with culturally diverse clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting data to management, advisory boards, and outside groups.
• Experience with ChildPlus and knowledge of the CLASS tool preferred; training provided.

Responsabilités

• Promote child safety and active supervision by collaborating with managers, coordinators, and staff throughout all classroom routines.
• Coordinate facility construction, renovations, and playground development.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors, funders, donors, tenants, and community partners.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets related to education, curriculum, and assigned program areas.
• Provide leadership and expertise in addressing children’s behavioral health, mental health, and disabilities needs.
• Connect staff and families with appropriate community resources through information, referrals, and coordination.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for mental health and disabilities services in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Early Childhood Education

Staff supervision

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Database systems

ChildPlus

CLASS tool

Cultural sensitivity

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Outils

Microsoft Office

Database systems

ChildPlus

CLASS tool

Description du poste

UETHDA Head Start in Kingsport, TN, seeks an Education and Behavior Manager to lead education, behavioral health, disabilities services, and classroom operations for young children and families.

The role provides mentorship to coordinators, ensures Head Start Performance Standards compliance, guides curriculum implementation, staff development, and data-driven planning to strengthen the program long-term. Occasional travel may be required.