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Early Childhood Job Center

Posting Date:
08/07/2024
Closing Date:
09/30/2024
Job Title:
Education Manager- Portsmouth
Job Position:
Management
Organization:
Hampton Roads Community Action Program
Email Address:
hrcapresume@hrcapinc.org
Website:
https://www.hrcapinc.org
City/Area:
Portsmouth
State:
VA
Zip Code:
23701
Duties:
  • Carries out program goals and objectives relative to Head Start Performance Standards and local policies and procedures.
  • Conducts classroom visits for the purpose of observing staff/team work, classroom environment, activities, curriculum implementation, classroom maintenance, safety, and children’s records.
  • Prepare, collect, aggregate, and analyze data to ensure continuous improvement in program operations.
  • Provide feedback on data and opportunities for continuous improvement to Education Coordinator, Program Services Team Leader and Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director.
  • Must obtain CLASS Observation certifications in Infant, Toddler, or Pre-K during first year of employment at the cost to HRCAP Head Start. Certifications must be maintained annually.
  • Assist in updating the education service plan annually, in conjunction with education coordinator, service area managers, policy council, staff and parents.
  • Makes recommendations regarding personnel actions for teaching staff in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Prepares an annual assessment of equipment and material needs, recommend the purchase of equipment and materials that meet the age-level of the children.
  • Coordinates with Mental Health/Disabilities Coordinator, Education Coordinator, and other service area staff to make provisions for special needs children.
  • Work with Mental Health/Disabilities Coordinator and LEAs to represent Education Dept. at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)/ Individualized Education Planning (IEP), Child Staffing’s, etc. when needed
  • Assist the education coordinator in the planning of the educational program with staff and parents
  • Supervises the implementation of planned activities in accordance with the Creative Curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Reviews lesson plans for developmentally appropriate activities and documentation of individualization.
  • Plans and assist staff in implementing parent engagement in the education program.
  • Assists in the coordination of other service areas in conjunction with education, Early Head Start and Mental Health/ Disabilities, i.e., Health, Nutrition, Family and Community Partnerships, Program Design and Management, and Transportation.
  • Conducts orientation and training for new staff, volunteers, and/or consultants.
  • Coordinates and implements collaborative efforts in Community Partnerships.
  • Conducts periodic Performance Evaluations as required by agency’s personnel policies.
  • Conducts individual staff and team meetings.
  • Assists each staff member in improving his or her skills and professional competencies, and conducts a training needs assessment for teaching staff.
  • Assists education staff with planning home visits and conference, and attending both when necessary.
  • Attends management team meetings.
  • Coordinates with Early Head Start Coordinator and staff to ensure children’s smooth transition from Early Head Start to Head Start.
  • Coordinates with appropriate staff to ensure children’s smooth transition from Head Start to Kindergarten.
  • Selects, develops, and evaluates the education curriculum with involvement of Education Coordinator, Program Services Team Leader, Director, Staff and parents.
  • Assists the Education Coordinator with planning of ongoing training and professional development for the education staff.
  • Support staff concerning issues of classroom environments, behavior management, and inclusion of children with special needs and transitioning of children and their families. This includes, but not limited to phone, e-mail, written reports, record-keeping and tracking of data.
  • Assists staff in setting professional/educational goals with individual staff members.
  • Plans and attends meetings and conferences as delegated by the Education Coordinator and/or the Head Start Director.
  • Complete all assigned and regularly scheduled reports, accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Communicates with the Education Coordinator on a regular basis regarding classroom activities and staff updates.
  • Assist in the transportation effort to ensure safe transport of children to and from Head Start program activities.
  • Remain knowledgeable about all Head Start Federal and Local Regulations.
  • Ensure that child and family data and Personal Identifiable Information(PII) is kept confidential according policies and procedures.
  • Provide services to all customers and staff without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Head Start Director to ensure that high quality program services are carried out in accordance to HRCAP, local, state, and federal regulations.
Qualifications:
  • Must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education; 
  • Four years of supervisory experience ;at least four years of teaching in a preschool and /or kindergarten setting.  
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, WORD,EXCEL, and POWERPOINT. 
  • Ability to manage database systems. 
  • Must have a successful Criminal Background Check, Child Protective Service registry, physical, and TB test at the time of employment and periodically per state, local and federal requirements.  
  • Must have and maintain valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. 
  • Must be willing to travel locally and overnight.
Instructions:

Email resume to: hrcapresume@hrcapinc.org