Education Program Manager

Education Program Manager 

Reports To: Assistant Director                                                                                                 

Salary (Grade): $28.00/hr                                                                                                     

Status: Reg., FT  (Non-Exempt)  

                                                                                                                                                           

Location: Educare of Winnebago located in Winnebago, Nebraska 

Educare of Winnebago is a collaborative partnership between the Winnebago Tribal Council, Winnebago Head Start, Winnebago Early Head Start and the Winnebago Public Schools.  The mission of Educare is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and their families.  

  

Job Purpose & Position Overview 

The Education Program Manager has the primary responsibility to manage and assist with daily operations of Educare Winnebago as well as guide the planning and implementation of a comprehensive early childhood education program that meets the Office of Head Start, local state and federal standards. Will put into practice theories and sound practices of child and adult education and embrace the role of the parent as the primary educator of the child and promote and support attachment between teacher, parent and child. Will cooperate and work closely with all component staff, parents, and families to ensure that the Winnebago culture is integrated across component areas.  

 

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

● Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values 

● Understands and follows the chain of command of the Head Start Program and of the Tribal Organizations 

● Understands and adheres to the Policies and Procedures of Educare Winnebago and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska 

Managerial Tasks 

● Assist in scheduling and conducting interviews, hiring and termination process for Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers and Teacher Aides. 

● Assist in providing onboarding training to all new teaching staff 

● Directly supervise Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers and Teacher Aides 

● Completes all probationary and annual Performance Appraisals as needed 

● Record time and perform payroll for Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers and Teacher Aides 

● Maintain appropriate staff coverage and child to adult ratios prior to operational hours 

● Supervise and assist teachers in developing culturally appropriate lesson plans and provide constructive, individualized feedback to teachers. 

● Collaborate with Leadership team to make revisions and updates to Educare Policies and Procedures including Educare Winnebago Staff Handbook 

● Collaborate with planning and facilitation of Educare Winnebago Pre-service and Self Assessment 

● Implements and monitors the Head Start Transition Plan. 

● Maintains accurate records of volunteer participation, and classroom paperwork including lesson plans, newsletters etc. 

● Plans and allows time for staff, management team and education staff meetings. 

● Assists in planning events 

● Handles confidential information with discretion concerning all staff, children, families and Head Start related activities.. 

Child Development 

● Ensures teachers recognize any developmental delays, special medical or nutritional needs which affect any child in their care and ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. 

● Collaborates with Family Support staff in identifying barriers to children and families’ participation in the Educare program. 

● Participates in interdisciplinary meetings for children and families, i.e, Family Child Reviews, and Individualized Family Service Plans/Individualized Education Plan meetings.  

● Ensures that IFSP/IEP goals are incorporated in the individualized lesson plans for children. 

● Recognize child’s skills, behavior and growth and development 

● Understands and follows the Head Start referral system in all areas. 

● Models developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom including how to support the children’s social emotional needs. 

● Collaborates with UNMC and Office of Head Start for classroom observations, data collection and analysis, coordinate staff surveys 

● Conduct regular classroom observations using formal and informal observation tools 

Classroom Management 

● Learn and use a variety of positive guidance methods such as reinforcement and redirection and use each appropriately. 

● Monitors Head Start Classrooms to ensure the following are met: 

● Engages in coaching and reflective supervision practices with classroom teachers to ensure high quality program practices by observing in the classrooms, engaging in collaborative problem solving and planning and implementation of agreed upon strategies, and reflecting on progress made to determine next steps. 

Curriculum 

● Ensure classrooms are using the curriculum to fidelity. 

● Monitor and record lesson plans to ensure they include 

● Monitors appropriate records and data on each child with emphasis upon the child’s response to developmental activities and his/her progress toward prescribed individual goals, as determined by staff and family. 

● Assists teachers in interpreting and analyzing assessment results to support teachers in using those results to plan individual and classroom experiences as well as in their conversations with families 

 

Parent Involvement 

● Coordinates two parent conferences and home visits for the teachers during the year to provide families with information on their child’s development and progress. 

● Collaboratively plan with Family Support staff to facilitate monthly informational/activity meetings for parents for the purpose of sharing data with families and responding to their identified interests and/or needs. 

● Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home and in the community 

● Assists in preparation of schedule and plans for the most effective use of volunteers. Train volunteers in classroom operations. 

● Maintains an open, friendly and informative relationship with the children’s families, and encourages their participation in the Head Start curriculum and program including Winnebago Culture component area. 

Classroom Leadership 

● Provide leadership for the classroom team (e.g., plan for and lead team planning sessions, monitor teammates’ observation notes and appropriate goal identification, advocate for and support best practices in the classroom).Participating as needed. 

● Provide coaching, and reflective supervision of the education staff 

● Serve as a mentor/model to Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher and Teacher aide 

● Identify professional development goals, provide ongoing professional development and ensure implementation.  

● Models developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom including how to support the children’s social emotional needs. 

● Build positive relationship with all teaching staff, children and their families 

Other 

● May be required to cover in the classroom as Lead Teacher and/or other staff to remain in ratio 

● Will be required to submit a monthly report to the Assistant Director. 

● Duties listed are only an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. 

Required Qualifications/Skills: 

● Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in a bachelor degree program in Early Childhood.  Can have a degree in a related field with preschool teaching experience. 

● Must be able to work either 7am-3:30pm or 8:30am-5pm shift. 

● Prefer knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards. 

● Must have supervisory skills or willingness to be trained. 

● Knowledge of Winnebago language and culture is desired. 

● A valid driver’s license and ability to meet eligibility guidelines is preferred. 

● Must have computer knowledge. 

● Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities 

● Ability to collaboratively problem-solve 

● Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements 

● Good staff/child relation skills are required. Must be able to work with a variety of personalities. This will require the individual to be able to deal with parents, children, and other tribal employees with tact, courtesy, respect and objectivity and maturity. 

● Must be able to speak to children at eye level, to play with the children and pick up toys/equipment from the floor. 

● Must be in good physical and mental health and be of good moral character. 

● Must have a physical examination and tuberculin test annually. 

● Presents a positive image for Head Start in the community. Must have a positive role model for children, families and staff. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

● Directly supervises the Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers and Teacher Aides in assigned classroom(s). 

Training Requirements: 

● Must attend all training courses as required by Director and/or Office of Head Start, Educare Early Learning Network 

● Attends parent committee, policy council, and staff meetings as required. 

● Must enter into an educational plan to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (if needed). 

 

Physical Requirements: 

● Normal to heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 

● Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office and classroom equipment. 

● Manual dexterity with cooperatively free range of motion of all extremities including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet is required. 

● While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear. 

Mental Requirements: 

● Reading, writing, calculating 

● Above average social interaction skills 

● Reasoning/Analysis 

● Works with minimal to no supervision 

Language Requirements: 

● Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. 

● Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills. 

● Must be willing to learn HoChunk Language 

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations: 

● Will obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days and maintain throughout tenure. 

● All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

●Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered. 

●If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation. 

●Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information. 

 

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.