Early Head Start – Education Manager (Butte, MT)

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as an early head start education manager.The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.Responsibilities:Ensures all compliance with rules, regulations and guidelines from childcare licensing, Head Start Performance Standards and other state or federal agencies. Provides leadership, direction, and oversight in the areas of planning, development, and implementation of procedures for education. Monitors and ensures compliance with teacher education and professional development requirements. Identifies, develops, and assists with facilitating training and professional development pertinent to the needs of education and CCP staff. Monitors the implementation of selected curricula, and all related child development services in Early Head Start programming, in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing regulations and STARS Standards. Responsible for the timely implementation of developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the schedule mandated by regulations, program requirements and performance standards. Monitors classrooms on a periodic basis to make observations and provide help and direction in areas that might include curriculum, classroom environment, and daily routines, to assure an understanding and adherence to program regulations. Ensures disabilities services and compliance with Part C regulations within EHS classrooms. Provides oversite of dual language education services. Collaborates with the Family and Community Partnership Manager to ensure transition services, including external and internal transitions, occur within required timelines. Assists the Operations Manager with ensuring all required documentation for State Licensing Regulations submitted for yearly EHS center licensure. Supervises the hiring of education personnel including, but not limited to notification of vacant positions; screening applicants; arranging and participating in preliminary and preparation of paperwork for hiring, as indicated. Directly supervises and evaluates Education Coordinators and CCP staff, including the clear establishment of annual performance goals, performance corrective action, if indicated, regular staff meetings, and development of job descriptions. Provides input into teacher evaluations. Assists Education Coordinators with supervisory concerns and problem solving. Ensures individual team member’s work schedules and leave requests will allow for proper coverage and are in accordance with the AWARE procedures. RequirementsExcited to join our organization? AWAREs early head start education managers earn $57,366.40 per year.To learn more please visit AWARE Talents, skills, and abilities:Requires a BS/BA Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, in addition to direct employment related experience.Three (3) years of employment in a leadership position with a demonstrated knowledge of program planning and implementation practices and cultivating community relationships, including supervisory experience.Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred. Benefits:AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security. AWARE’s benefits include: · Annual raises· Tuition Reimbursement· Health Insurance· Dental/Vision Insurance· 401(k) with company match· Life Insurance· Wellness programs· Generous paid time offWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.