Early Learning Manager

Early Learning Manager

Department: Education

Program: Early Childhood

Reports to: Education Director

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

Lead responsibility for the effective management and operation of Kenaitze Early Learning programs. Must be able to effectively lead, assess and instruct and early childhood education team within the Kenaitze Education Division. Lead responsibility for the design, procurement, production, dissemination, implementation and use of all of learning, education and case management tools and functions for Early Learning-ages birth through eight. Provides consistent and effective program administration, fiscal planning and management, assumes a high degree of responsibility, demonstrates comfort with a high degree of responsibility, can work effectively under pressure, and has the capacity to effectively lead a highly diverse group of education professionals. Ensures consistency in all program operations. Experience in the successful management of dedicated federal operational budgets that exceed $1M.

Essential Functions

• Create and maintain respectful partnerships with all program staff, organizational staff, community partners, enrolled families and program participants
• Fulfill all grant management and reporting requirements as put forth by the Finance department
• Monitor, maintain and comply with all performance reporting specific to funding objectives and strategies
• Ensure Head Start compliance standards, procedures, policies and protocols specific to contractual functions and nationally recognized Head Start practices and mission
• Coordinate with parents to ensure that educational services are of the highest quality, frequency, consistency and use of resources
• Serve as a leader, mentor, coach and professional peer to all Early Learning staff members
• Ensure that all program strategies are fulfilled in a timely and professional manner. Assist and support families in locating resources that best meets their needs
• Provide support to staff specific to parent and child activities that encourages developmentally appropriate activities for the changing needs of infants and toddlers
• Work with appropriate community agencies and other resources to further the vision and mission of the Early Learning Center
• Submit the monthly program specific content to the Education Director for inclusion and dissemination
• Monitor, authorize and approve staff attendance, program participant attendance, and educational activities
• Communicate frequently with teaching staff and all Coordinators, other staff and parents; serve as liaison among medical and social services in the community; act as advocate for Head Start families and assure quality services
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Travel

• Local
• In-State
• Out-Of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a combination of education and experience that cover the areas required

Experience

• Must have 5 years' experience in child development and early childhood education, adult learning and family dynamics including knowledge of community resources and skill to link families with appropriate agencies and services
• Must have 3 years' supervisor experience in child development and early childhood education
• Must have financial experience working within federally funded education programs with a budget in excess of $1million annually
• Must have experience effectively managing a team of 12 – 20 individuals in an educational environment

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire, or, with approval of the hiring manager, sign a *Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in lieu of having a driver's license to perform the required duties of the position (If Applicable)
• Pediatric CPR & First Aid certification and a Food Handler's Card must be obtained within 30 days of employment

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Must be flexible
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and e-mail
• Ability to interpret and apply program or departmental information or in providing information to others
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate a variety of activities, with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Required to use considerable judgment in day-to-day situations, research and investigate problems and summarize findings
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position

*Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.