Education Manager (Head Start Program)

Description

Post Details
Job Title	Education Manager (Head Start Program)
Posted By	Aunt Marthas Youth Service Center, Inc.
Job Function	Manager
City	Park Forest
Deadline
Agency Email	aleeauntmarthas.org
Job Categories
Location	Location -> Illinois -> Chicago / Cook County
Type of Work	Type of Work -> Program Management
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to ensure the provision of high quality education/child development services that reflect Head Start Program Performance Standards and the designated education curriculum, and to mentor and supervise Teachers and Teacher Assistants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Ensure qualified classroom staff.

Ensure implementation of quality education and child development services.

Ensure learning environment is conducive to the optimal development of preschool children.

Monitor and oversee implementation/completion of all activities, reports and documentation according to program, agency, funder, and licensing requirements (i.e. child observation forms, conferences, home visits reports, etc).

Work in partnership with parents of enrolled children.

Work in partnership with colleagues to enhance program quality.

Prepare all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Participate in staff development activities as required.

Engage in Performance Improvement activities.

Adhere to the Early Childhood Code of Conduct.

Report all incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect to supervisor immediately, following all funders, agency and licensing guidelines.

Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Job Qualifications

BA Degree in Early Childhood along with five years of previous supervisory experience.