Head Start Education Manager

JOB SUMMARY: The Education Manager will oversee the coordination and implementation of overall educational, mental health and disability services for Head Start, Early Head Start and Child Care Partnership. Provide supervision and support to all Quality Mentors, Disability Consultant and Mental Health Consultant. Ensure the overall program quality adheres to all state laws, licensing regulations, Head Start Program Performance standards, OVEC Head Start policies and procedures, and instructions from Head Start Director.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required with experience teaching young children. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of Early Childhood Education experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in leading a team.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The salary range will depend on a candidate experience in the industry and education level: BA degree (&67,000-90,000) & MA degree ($78,000-100,000). OVEC offers state of KY health insurance benefit offerings, state pension retirement plan: KTRS, tuition assistance, paid sick and annual leave and paid parental leave.

About Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative

The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) is a consortium of 14 school districts serving over 150,000 students in north central Kentucky. The mission of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative is to provide professional learning, advocacy, and services that support, lead and inspire. Established in 1976, the cooperative provides a vehicle for conducting regional planning, development, and implementation of educational programs on a continuing basis. OVEC offers programs that serve member school districts, their student populations and families.