Are you looking for a “career home”, an agency in which you can grow and thrive? Are you looking to join a nonprofit community-based organization committed to improving the lives of our most vulnerable Birth to Five children and families across Chicago communities for the last 121 years? Are you looking to be a part of a highly driven team focused on achieving outstanding operational performance, supporting each other and having fun at work? Are you looking for an agency who compensates their team members fairly and equitably, provides comprehensive competitive benefits, ongoing training and professional development? Then look no further, apply for an open position at Henry Booth House and let’s mutually explore how you can add value to our team!
Job Description
Position Title: Education Manager Classification: Exempt
Department: Head Start / Early Head Start Reports To: Program Director
Position Summary:
As the Head Start/EHS Education Manager for Henry Booth House you will play a
pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality early childhood education services to
children aged from birth to five. This position requires meticulous oversight of program
compliance with Head Start Performance Standards (1302.21-103) across 28 sites and 74
classrooms. Reporting directly to the Director of Education, you will lead a team of
Education Coordinators and collaborate closely with various functional area managers to
uphold program integrity, foster optimal teacher-child interactions, and facilitate seamless
transitions for children and families.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversight and Compliance:
· Ensure adherence to Head Start Performance Standards (1302.21-103) across all programmatic aspects.
· Establish, follow, and maintain policies and procedures in alignment with federal guidelines.
· Oversee the implementation of the Creative Curriculum, Coaching to Fidelity, Teaching Strategies, CLASS, Practice Based Coaching and other relevant educational frameworks.
Supervision and Team Management:
· Provide supervision and support to 10 Education Coordinators, fostering their professional growth and development.
· Collaborate with the Disabilities and Mental Health Manager and other content and functional area managers to ensure holistic program delivery.
· Teacher Support and Development: Monitor and enhance effective teacher-child interactions using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
· Conduct regular screenings and assessments, referring children to appropriate services as needed.
Transitions and School Readiness:
· Support smooth transitions for children between Head Start/EHS programs and kindergarten.
· Establish, monitor, and track school readiness goals, ensuring alignment with individualized child development plans.
· Family Engagement: Facilitate family engagement activities to support children's learning and development.
· Stakeholder Engagement: Present program updates and initiatives to stakeholders, including the Parent Policy Council and Board of Directors.
· Record-Keeping and Reporting Practices: Prepare weekly site verification reports, including monitoring tools for lesson plans, Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) Feedback forms, and Active Supervision documentation.
Professional Development and Training Initiatives & Pre-Service Training:
· Take charge of planning and executing Pre-Service training programs tailored for Education Coordinators and all classroom staff. These sessions will focus on equipping staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively carry out their responsibilities.
Data-Informed In-Service:
· Develop and implement data-informed in-service training sessions on a quarterly basis. Utilize assessment data and staff feedback to ensure the content is relevant and addresses the team's evolving needs.
Education Coordinator Training Schedule:
· Design and implement a structured training schedule specifically for Education Coordinators. This schedule will include topics such as curriculum implementation, staff supervision techniques, and effective communication strategies to enhance their ability to support classroom staff effectively.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in early childhood education; or
- Master’s degree in any subject and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with 5 years-experience teaching preschool – age children.
- Training and experience in the theories & principles of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support.'
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
Education:
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person