Are you passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work with a compassionate team that supports children, families, and the community?

Starpoint’s Early Head Start Program brings together and partners with diverse communities in Fremont County, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time.

The Education Manager must be committed to improving teaching practices through collaboration with teachers, other managers and staff, community members, and students. Ideal manager candidate should be able to use new and existing resources to ensure Early Head Start student needs are met, and educational goals are achieved.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Education & Disabilities Manager is responsible for directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education and disability services. This includes monitoring the implementation of adopted curricula in classrooms and ensuring assessments, curriculum elements, and individualization are effectively provided to all children, in accordance with Head Start, federal, state, and local regulations. It also includes providing comprehensive services for children with disabilities, which encompasses prompt referrals and follow-up.

This position could be a full-time, part-time, or contracted position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with children aged birth to five
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income families in a non-profit or social service organization.
• Must be able to pass a regular criminal background check.
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and have access to a reliable vehicle with current vehicle liability insurance; must be willing to travel within the service area.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of disability regulations.
• Knowledge of federally funded Child Care programs associated with serving low-income clients (i.e. Child Care Services, Head Start) preferred.
• Knowledge of Colorado Minimum Standards for licensing, Head Start Act and Head Start Program Performance Standards preferred.
• Knowledge of case management principles and counseling and interviewing techniques.
• Working knowledge of computers and intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); able to operate office machines such as fax, scanner, printer, copier, and telephone.
• Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with persons from varied ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and plan, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret and convey complex policies and procedures to families and present information to individuals and staff.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced work environment with constant interruptions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating with others to accomplish business objectives.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions based on careful, objective review and analysis of available considerations and factors.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, management, program participants, and others encountered in the course of work.