Great Northwest Education Cooperative Hiring for Education Manager, Head Start Job at Williston, ND Full Time

Job Responsibilities

· Develop, implement, and evaluate systems for the delivery of education services including screening, curriculum planning, individualization, and assessment for children and families (includes center-based and, where applicable, home-based services).

· Develop, implement, and evaluate systems to recruit, identify, diagnose, and provide services to children with disabilities and their families.

· Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on the curriculum to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and monitor for fidelity in implementation.

· Recruit, train, and supervise personnel (if applicable).

· Contribute to program improvement through evaluation, self-assessment, and other program development efforts.

· Collect and use quality data to support the use of effective teaching practices and have a positive impact on school readiness and individual child outcomes. Facilitate the development of integrated school readiness plans.

· Assist in the development of a program training plan. Facilitate and provide training, coaching, and technical assistance to staff, parents, and volunteers.

· Monitor classroom practices including room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to ensure their adherence to program policies.

· Monitor that Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals and other disability service records are complete and current. Ensure goals are incorporated into daily educational activities. Assist in the coordination of services for children with disabilities with LEAs, consultants, and other service providers.

· Assist in developing and monitoring education budgets.

· Develop, allocate, and manage resources to maximize program effectiveness.

· In coordination with Program Director, identify and prioritize materials and equipment needed in classrooms and playgrounds.

· Work cooperatively with staff to integrate education and disability services with health, nutrition, parent engagement, and family services.

· Maintain records to ensure the program is compliant with regulations, licensing requirements, and safety standards.

· Interact with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, child progress, program policies, and children’s behavioral or learning challenges via home visits and in-center meetings. Participate in case management meetings and solution creation.

· Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.

· Secure contracts and inter-agency agreements with community service providers to enhance local delivery of comprehensive services to children and families.

· Analyze information and then create and submit required reports. Compose and proofread correspondence and reports.

· Protect the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

· Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods, and services.

· Visit all classrooms on a regular basis (4-6 hours per month per site) to conduct observations, including CLASS; provide training and technical assistance, coaching, and mentoring.

· Develop and incorporate the Program for Infant-Toddler Caregivers (PITC) into the curriculum and parent/child activities; ensure that staff consistently incorporates PITC information into their classrooms and on home visits; provide strategies to support young English language learners and their families.

· Oversee site tracking of early childhood screenings and assessments and early childhood data collection. Participate in local evaluation activities.

· Supervise Center Directors, Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Program Aides, Education& Development Coaches, and/or Volunteers (where applicable) and approve work hours, leave hours, and overtime in advance for all employees.

· Provide ongoing training in policies, procedures, and program requirements, as well as communication and problem-solving skills, to a staff of the assigned team.

· Responsible for setting up and tracking that all education staff has a professional development plan.

· Work with individual teachers to develop training plans for obtaining CDA credential and then an AA degree or higher in early childhood education.

· Complete other tasks as assigned or needed.

Skill & Qualification Required

· Minimum of Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education, child development, or any subject and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.

· Minimum 5 years of experience working with infants and toddlers and preschool-age children.

· Knowledge of early childhood development and safety issues and methods for communicating effectively with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, and other staff.

· Training and experience to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children.

· Extensive knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards as well as developmentally appropriate early childhood education practices in infant, toddler, and preschool programs.

· Knowledge of program planning and supervisory techniques and practices.

· Knowledge of basic fiscal accountability.

· Ability to exercise professional judgment and evaluation before making decisions.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents, and outside agencies.

· Effective communication skills, good problem solving, and time management skills.’
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations