Salary Range:

Hourly Rate: $41.61 - $48.69*

+ 2 % Bilingual and 8% Tahoe Basin

Vision:

To establish children and families as our Nation’s Top Priority

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Values:

The entire KidZCommunity organization is dedicated to creating and fostering a supportive environment which promotes trust, respect, professional growth, and quality leadership.

Professional Ethics:

At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

Summary:

The Education Manager is responsible for high-quality early education and child development services.  Ensure implementation of the Head Start research-based curriculum that support individualization and growth in the areas of development described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). Responsible for supervising Head Start Preschools ensuring quality services are provided for children as it pertains to curriculum, children’s assessment, environments, and health and safety of centers. Ensure School Readiness goals align with current Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) child assessment data, ELOF, California State Foundations, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.

Reporting Requirements:

The Education Manager reports directly to the Director Program Operations.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:

This is an exempt, full-time, 11-month position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates within the KidZCommunity vision/mission/values.
• Operates from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Understands and operates using Equity Practices.
• Follows the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Follows the personnel policies & procedures.

• Ensures preschool programs are implementing the Head Start Performance Standards, Title 22 & Title 5 Regulations, the Operations Manual and the agency policies and procedures.

• Ensures the conformance of each Head Start program as pertains to curriculum fidelity, children’s Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), CLASS Environment, and the health and safety of children.

• Conduct Head Start monthly classroom observations utilizing program coaching systems; observation, reflective feedback, goal planning, follow-up, and feedback.

• Collects, processes, follows-up and distributes data documentation; DRDP data reports and Summary of Findings, Parent Survey Summary of Findings, CLASS Summary of Findings and other pertinent Child Development data.

• Ensures agency timelines are adhered as they relate to reporting responsibilities;  DRDP assessments and agency School Readiness goals and other agency timelines that are appliable.

• Co-lead Child Development Advisory Committee developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of the agency’s School Readiness Goals.
• Provides training workshops supporting the School Readiness Goals, High/Scope curriculum fidelity, Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), California Preschool Learning Foundation, Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and Center for the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) throughout the program year.
• Ensure all new hired Head Start teaching staff receive onboarding Child Development training.
• Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings with applicable lead follow-up.
• Reviews and approves all classroom modifications as it pertains to DS-1’s, IEP/IFSP.

• Monitor End-of-Month administrative paperwork.

• Participate in team and individual meetings regularly scheduled and as needed to ensure coordination of education services across agency early childhood programs.

• Participates in agency’s Career Development Program, taking related courses when necessary or other training when directed as a program requirement.
• Attends all Child Development and Unit alignment meetings.
• Attends all staff development Pre-service and In-service trainings.
• Analyzes and prioritizes work.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adapts to rapidly changing environments.

Dependability:

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Team Participation:
• Step in where needed
• Anticipate needs for daily routines

Professionalism:

• Confidentiality
• Dress standards
• Health Hygiene & Safety
• Strength based communication

Knowledge:

• Head Start Performance Standards, PCAC policies and procedures, Title 22 and Title 5, governing operations related to job duties, work performance and personal conduct
• Foundational knowledge and training in Practice-Based Coaching (PBC).
• High Scope Curriculum, DRDP, CSEFEL, CLASS, and CLASS Environment.
• Operation of common business software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• CLASS certified or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.
• Minimum of five years working in an Early Head Start/Head Start classroom
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Mathematical Ability:

Basic mathematical skills.

Language Ability:

Strong English skills, including vocabulary, grammatical usage, spelling, and punctuation.

Other Abilities:

Must exercise independent judgment in all functions of the job and must have the ability to communicate effectively internally and with interagency community professionals.

Continuing Education:

Training as required.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Physical Activity: 85% of time standing, walking, stooping, bending, carrying or twisting; 5% of time sitting.
• Use of Senses: Ability to articulate a normal conversation with normal hearing whether verbal or over the telephone. Normal vision corrected if necessary.
• Environmental Conditions: The duties of this position are usually performed in a hazard-free indoor environment and occasionally outdoors in weather conditions.  The noise level is moderate.
• Atmospheric Conditions: No fumes, odors, dust, mildew, smoke, gasses, or poor ventilation.

Other Requirements:

1. Department of Justice Live Scan, Child Abuse Index Clearance, Megan’s Law Verification.
2. Post-offer physical examination; TB clearance; proof of immunization or immunity to pertussis and measles; and annual flu vaccination or signed declination
3. Valid Class C driver’s license, readily available and reliable transportation and minimum vehicle insurance as required by state law.
4. Current Pediatric First Aid Certificate; current Infant/Child CPR Certificate

PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

I, (print name) _______________________________, have read and understand my role and responsibilities as Child Development Manager, which are outlined in the attached job description. I agree to comply with and follow those guidelines. I understand that the role and responsibilities outlined in the job description are the elements of how my performance shall be evaluated.

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Employee Signature                                                               Date

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Supervisor Signature                                                              Date

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of KidZCommunity to promote equal employment opportunities through a continuing program of practices designed to enhance employment and advancement of only the most qualified and dedicated personnel without regard to race, color, citizenship status, immigration status, national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, gender, gender identity, transgender, gender expression, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or record or history of cancer), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, age (40 or older), religion, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, political or religious affiliations (includes religious dress and grooming practices), or any other characteristic protected by law.