Early Childhood Education Manager, 2024 -2025

Position Title: Early Childhood Education Manager

Payroll/Personnel Type: 12 Month

Job #: 8316

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education

Shift Length: 8 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility: Not Eligible

Position Summary:

This position will ensure that the Pre-Kindergarten program has a developmentally appropriate curriculum and resources that include the best practices and pedagogy in Early Childhood Education. Provide leadership, coordination, and administrative support in the ongoing development, implementation, and administration of all district curriculum cycle phases.

Essential Functions:

• Creates, evaluates, develops reviews, and revises education curriculum and assessment forms that align with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Early Learning Standards and constructivist theory

• Develops, implements, and monitors outcomes of district goals and student achievement data to improve student learning

• Prepares and submits accurate oral reports and/or written summaries regarding the status of curriculum and instruction within the district

• Works with and engages teaching staff in a shared vision for effective teaching and learning by implementing a standard-based curriculum, relevant to student needs and interests, research-based effective practice, academic rigor, and high expectations for student learning

• Works with the individual Curriculum Teams to assist them in the alignment of pre-k curriculum

• Assists the Administration in the development of budgets for curriculum development and evaluation, textbook purchases, and staff training

• Meets and coordinates with other curriculum area coordinators to promote inter-disciplinary programs

• Provides oversight of special projects as they relate to curricula and instruction

• Ensures that the curriculum component of all instructional programs is fully operational and being actively used by all staff

• Coaches and trains teaching staff who have responsibilities for early childhood education

• Reviews instructional practices to assist in the development of teacher's continuous improvement of lesson content and delivery

• Conducts classroom observations and makes recommendations

• Designs instructional strategies, activities, and materials that support teaching and learning for educators

• Creates and supports a climate that values accepts, and understands diversity in culture and point of view

• Engages families and communities in support of child's learning and school learning goals

• Designs professional development sessions and training opportunities for educators and administrators

• Plans, coordinates, and implements professional development services and workshops

• Participates in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, to bring new and emerging best practices into the program

• Collaborates and works with community partners

• Coordinates and integrates the Title I parent involvement program and activities with other existing parent involvement programs to support parents in fully participating in the education of their children to build ties between home and school

• Develop and implement supplemental resources

• Plans and maintains community awareness and promotion of program services

• Collaborates with different agencies in early childhood programs

• Maintains confidentiality of families and records

• Collaborates and works with internal departments and offices

• Regularly communicates with teachers, building principals, teaching assistants, and academic instructional coaches.

• Participates in fairs, recruitment efforts, and other community activities when required

• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Apply principles of logical thinking to define the problem, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Deep understanding of developmentally appropriate best practices, and evidence-based teaching techniques applicable to Early Childhood Education

• Understanding of early childhood theories and approaches (Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Project Construct, etc.)

• Understanding of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Early Learning Standards for all content areas

• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form

• Ability to effectively work and interact with others

• Guides teachers in setting and achieving professional goals that positively impact students

• Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning

• Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including preparation of reports and presentations

• Must know problem-solving and collaborative negotiation skills

• Understand the role of leadership within a multi-faceted program

• Exhibit strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues

• Perform duties in a timely and professional manner

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in Early Childhood programs

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification (required)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.

• Fully-paid health insurance for self

• $40,000 group term life insurance

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

• Pension plan

• Robust wellness programs

Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.