Head Start Education Program Lead

Midcoast Maine Community Action; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is seeking an experienced Education Manager to lead planning, management, and administration of the Head Start Education Content Area. The role supervises Center Coordinators and helps shape program design with families and specialists.

You will work with staff, Policy Council members, and community partners to promote high-quality learning experiences for children and ensure program compliance with Performance Standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience; five years preferred.
• Experience with curriculum planning and teacher training.
• Experience supervising employees.
• Administrative and grant-related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and common software (word processing, spreadsheets).
• Experience with child-assessment databases.
• Experience tracking and analyzing data to support program improvement.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Update the annual education plan in partnership with supervisors, staff, and families.
• Plan the educational program with an interdisciplinary team and oversee implementation.
• Represent MMCA’s Head Start program at community meetings and task forces.
• Review and evaluate programs with families and staff to ensure quality and compliance.
• Conduct classroom visits and provide on-site consultation and support to teaching staff.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to address behavioral and learning concerns.
• Gather, maintain, and analyze information for school-readiness reports.
• Oversee the home-based curriculum implementation.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Teacher training

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Grant administration

Administrative skills

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Child-assessment databases

Job description

Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is seeking an experienced Education Manager to lead planning, management, and administration of the Head Start Education Content Area. The role supervises Center Coordinators and helps shape program design with families and specialists.

You will work with staff, Policy Council members, and community partners to promote high-quality learning experiences for children and ensure program compliance with Performance Standards.