Departmental Context:
The Head Start department provides services to preschool children and their families in the comprehensive areas of health, education and social services.
Purpose
The Head Start Education Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating the Head Start Educational Program.
Position Responsibilities:
Coordinates the selection and fidelity of curricula used in the classroom and insures that it meets the need of the children.
Develops and coordinates implementation of operational policies and procedures and work plans for the Head Start program to ensure compliance with Federal Performance Standards, DHS Licensure Rules for Child Care Centers and established Program Plans.
Collects and compiles program data to assess quality and effectiveness of the program plans and goals
Assists with making selections of Early Childhood Development staff.
Directly supervises Center Supervisors and coordinates supervision of teaching staff to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed.
Assumes the responsibility for the development of the Early Childhood Development Advisory Committee and in meeting established goals and milestones of the ECD component as outlines in Program work plans
Works with other Managers to coordinate the operation of the Head Start program
Serves as the purchasing agent for all educational supplies and equipment including the issuances of bids when necessary.
Coordinates staff meetings, pre-service and in-service training sessions and insures the timely completion of all required training hours on an annual basis.
Assists in the CDA process to make sure that all staff complete/renew CDA credential in a timely manner
Oversees the Teaching Strategies assessment process, including serving as the program administrator
Interacts with parents and other family members to promote participation by family members in all aspects of Head Start.
Submits all required reports and related data to the Head Start Director, Regional Head Start Office and licensing agencies in a timely manner
Serves as a consultant to teaching staff on educational, childhood development and curricula issues and assists with retaining outside consultants as needed.
Reviews monitoring reports on a regular basis to insure compliance to meet Federal Performance Standards, DHS Licensing Regulations and established Program Plans. Coordinates/and or attends training sessions, workshops and conferences pertaining to the ECD component.
Assists the Head Start Director in keeping all centers in compliance with licensing guidelines and annual fire and sanitation inspection guidelines.
Assists in representing the Southwest Human Resource Agency Head Start program at National, State and Regional meetings and conferences and provides information to program staff
Earns and maintains any needed certifications, such as; CPR and CLASS
Delivers supplies and equipment when necessary.
Performs related duties as requested.
Technical skills and Experience required
Qualifications, technical skills, experience, and knowledge required for this position include:
Graduation from an accredited four-year program (Bachelor's Degree) in Early Childhood Education or related degree with equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Education and early education teaching experience
Experience supervising and directing the activities of an early childhood education program
Ability to interpret governing regulations and establish effective program policies and procedures to insure compliance
Strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills
Ability to accurately handle detailed, and confidential information
Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions in response to programmatic changes, difficult and unusual issues and/or emergency situations.
Good written, verbal and computer skills
Pre-employment requirements include successful completion of a physical examination, drug screen, criminal background and fingerprint check.
Applications accepted until 5/30/2026 or until the position is filled.
SWHRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer