Education Manager Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Education Manager 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 2302 Ocoee Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Salary:

With BA Degree $32.50/hour With MA or BS with Licensure Degree $34.50/hour With MA with Licensure $36.50/hour

FLSA Status:

This is an Exempt position.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This position works 260 days per year, 8 hours per day. Schedules may vary due to work assignments and projects.

Department:

Early Learning Location:

Head Start Administrative Office, 2302 Ocoee Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406

SUMMARY:

Chattanooga Head Start is a grant-funded program, and is subject to reapplication every 5 years. The Education Manager organizes, plans and develops educational services in compliance with Head Start objectives, work plans, performance standards, grants and administration and education services policies and procedures. This position consults other service area managers and coordinators in regard to the integration of Education services in Nutrition, Mental Health, Disabilities, Family Services, Transition, and Health. The Education Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of the Site Directors and Coaches.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Work directly with the Director, Assistant Director, Content Area Managers, Coordinators, and Collaboration Partners to ensure all Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements are met. Provide leadership in orienting, training, supervising, and appraising job performance of Education staff in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Develop, implement, and oversee the Head Start Preschool/Early Head Start curriculum to align with program goals, performance standards, and school readiness objectives. Monitor and assess classroom environments to ensure they are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and meet health and safety standards. Oversee developmental screenings and assessments to ensure compliance with performance standards and individualized child goals. Use tools such as CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) and Creative Curriculum fidelity checklists to evaluate teaching quality and child outcomes. Align educational services with health, family engagement, disabilities, and mental health support to ensure a holistic approach to child development. Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing requirements, including teacher credentials, professional development hours, and classroom ratios. Manage the annual self-assessment process for the education component and participate in monitoring reviews conducted by the Office of Head Start or other entities. Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of teaching staff, ensuring all meet minimum education and experience requirements. Provide coaching and mentoring to Site Directors to enhance teaching practices, emphasizing positive child-teacher interactions and individualized learning. Establish and monitor record-keeping systems that track Education services. Collaborate with Head Start/Early Head Start policy groups and community organizations/agencies. Perform supervisory responsibilities for the Education staff, ensuring service delivery aligns with regulatory requirements. Create and implement an annual calendar of educational events, including parent workshops, training opportunities, and curriculum planning sessions. Maintain accurate documentation of classroom assessments, teacher observations, and professional development activities to meet reporting requirements. Regularly review and update program policies, procedures, and curriculum materials to reflect best practices in early childhood education. Implement Professional Development Plans for direct reports. Accomplish essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field required Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Education Administration preferred. Five years of experience in early childhood education. At least two years of supervisory experience is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES

Early Childhood classroom experience Experience as a director of a childcare site or center is preferred. Experience in providing training to adult learners in the field of Early Childhood Development

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

None.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

Early Childhood Development ECE Best Practices Head Start Performance Standards State of Tennessee Daycare Licensing Skills in: Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community Experience in liaison work, leadership, supervision, training and grant writing Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to make timely and rational decisions Ability to effectively train and instruct staff in necessary elements such as curriculum, lesson planning, adult/child interaction, etc. Successful experience working in a team setting Experience successfully working with culturally diverse staff and clients Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficient use of computer applications, including word processing, data-entry into web-based software applications, and email communication Ability to plan, organize, and implement position requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Positions in this class typically require: walking, standing, occasional lifting, reaching, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Medium Work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Safety Sensitive:

N Department of Transportation –

CDL:

N Child Sensitive:

Y SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

All employees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date of hire. This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, drug screen, and TB screening questionnaire and/or test depending on results of TB screening questionnaire. The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. 250250 iln 5/5/25