What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Manager position at RECAP?
Join our dynamic team as an Education Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of children and families within our Head Start program. Our organization is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the growth and development of both children and staff. As an Education Manager, you will lead initiatives to enhance family engagement, support teachers in their professional development, and ensure compliance with program standards. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in early childhood education.
Responsibilities
- Share assessment results with staff to plan home learning activities, family nights, and educational activities.
- Coordinate training for parents interested in volunteering in the classroom.
- Provide parents with information and assistance in understanding and advocating for services for children with special needs.
- Participate in leadership team meetings and case conferences to ensure service coordination across the Head Start program.
- Ensure teachers send home weekly communications to promote family engagement.
- Assist in producing at least eight center-wide newsletters annually.
- Attend local, state, and regional initiatives for professional development and to represent the center.
- Work closely with the Transition/Disabilities Manager to support arrangements for children with suspected disabilities.
- Maintain filing, tracking, and documentation systems for early childhood education services, ensuring confidentiality.
- Track child outcomes and program quality assessment results, analyze data, and make program development recommendations.
- Supervise and support teachers in developing individual development plans and training plans.
- Conduct strategic recruitment and selection processes to ensure a pool of qualified and diverse applicants.
- Lead curriculum and assessment decisions with appropriate policy council involvement.
- Promote a cooperative environment within the leadership of the center.
Qualifications
- BS in Early Childhood Education or related field; MA preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effective oral and written communication.
- Basic computer literacy in email, word processing, and internet navigation.
- Ability to lift children weighing 40 - 50 pounds in an emergency.
