Head Start Education & Development Manager

Neighborhood House; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days PTO

12 paid holidays

Kaiser health, vision, and dental

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Neighborhood House in Portland, OR is seeking an Education Manager to lead the Head Start/Early Head Start education and staff development. This role oversees the education component, ensuring fidelity to curriculum, compliance with Head Start standards, and effective family engagement across sites.

The position requires coordinating professional development, supervising site supervisors, and ensuring safe, high-quality early childhood services, with a focus on data-driven program improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; 3+ years working with children and families in a comprehensive early childhood program setting.
• Ability to assign, coordinate, and supervise staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication; leadership in a collaborative team setting; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Early Childhood Site Supervisors with coaching, evaluation, and accountability to ensure program fidelity.
• Ensure education components meet Head Start standards and licensing rules.
• Train staff in Creative Curriculum and fidelity of implementation.
• Oversee curriculum planning, child development observations, and family communications.
• Ensure safety policies and active supervision across all sites.
• Coordinate grant documents and annual OPK reports; support budget monitoring.
• Collaborate with district, partners, and community groups for services.
• Lead Head Start management team to promote open communication and teamwork.

Skills

MS Office suite

Outlook/OneDrive

ChildPlus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/EC

Job description

Neighborhood House in Portland, OR is seeking an Education Manager to lead the Head Start/Early Head Start education and staff development. This role oversees the education component, ensuring fidelity to curriculum, compliance with Head Start standards, and effective family engagement across sites.

The position requires coordinating professional development, supervising site supervisors, and ensuring safe, high-quality early childhood services, with a focus on data-driven program improvement