Early Learning Education Manager
Company: Think Together
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview: Early Learning Program Manager Founded in 1997, Think
Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by
providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day.
We're one of California's largest nonprofits working in school
districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you're
interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school,
you can invest in your community by working at a local school or
working within our home office providing support! GENERAL PURPOSE
OF JOB: Under general supervision of the Director of Program and
Operations, the Early Learning Program Manager will fulfill a
variety of assignments, which support the Early Learning Program in
delivering services district wide. This full-time position is
primarily responsible for the direct supervision of the Early
Learning Program as well as active participation with Program
events. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: --- Plan, organize
and implement the program for preschool-aged children in accordance
with approved curriculum, applicable policies and philosophy of
Think Together. --- Manage center base site staff. Interview, hire
and evaluate the Master Teacher, Associate Teachers, and Teachers
Aide. --- Assist in setting programmatic goals aligned to the Early
Learning Program and district strategic plan. --- Participate in
the curriculum and lesson planning for the Early Learning Program.
--- Ensure that frequent trainings are delivered throughout the
year. (Training geared toward child development best practices,
general content understanding and teaching strategies in delivering
the Early Learning Program with the highest level of fidelity and
quality.) --- Deliver at least four workshops and trainings for
staff to share Think Together's Early Learning Program best
practices and teaching strategies. --- Supervise the delivery of a
high-quality parent component as defined within the goals set in
the Early Learning Program strategic plan to include; parent
trainings, guest speakers, home resources and access to community
resources offered. --- Manage Early Learning Program calendar and
set session dates in accordance to school district calendar
offered. --- Collaborate with school administrators, school staff,
and parents on a regular basis and student needs. Regarding program
activities and student needs. --- Oversee and coordinate center
base site supply inventory and replenishment of supplies. ---
Maintain comprehensive records and product reports. --- Work
collaboratively with the data and evaluation department to ensure
information is reported accurately --- Work with Fund Development
department to arrange site visit for volunteers, community leaders,
school administrators and funders. --- Ensure compliance and best
practices in, but not limited to, the Desired Result Developmental
Profile ("DRDP"), Environmental Rating Scale, Teacher Child
Interactions and Licensing, Title 22. --- Perform other duties as
assigned. Other Functions and Responsibilities --- Ensure the
safety plan at the site. --- Implement other human resource
policies and procedures. --- Implement other plans or management
requirements related to the site's owner or manager. --- Supervise,
train and develop subordinates in line with the objectives,
policies and procedures of the organization. Complete supervisory
responsibilities in a timely and thorough manner. --- Maintain
highest degree of confidentiality in student, staff and management
matters. EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE: --- Bachelor's degree (BA)
from a four-year college or university in Child Development/Early
Childhood Education or related field required; additional course
work or Master's degree (MA) preferred. --- Child Development -
Director Permit issued by the Department of Education preferred.
(Think Together will help in attaining Director Permit for
qualified candidates) --- At least 8 years classroom experience
working with 0 - 5 years old preferred. --- At least 5 years in
leadership or staff development position; leadership experience in
early child development educational field desirable. --- Prior
experience in preschool curriculum design required. --- Prior
experience in conducting trainings and workshops required Bilingual
in Spanish/English QUALIFICATIONS --- Must be willing to work some
evenings and weekends. --- Must be willing to travel to off-site
meetings and events. --- Must pass background check
COMPENSATION:
Keywords: Think Together, Watsonville , Early Learning Education Manager, Education / Teaching , San Jose, California
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