Education Manager

Education Manager

Full-Time, Non-Duration

RUCD Head Start Service Area

Education Manager:

You lead with confidence, move work forward with purpose, and know how to create accountability without losing connection to

the mission. As our Education Manager, you'll shape the systems, direction, and instructional leadership that drive school

readiness across the program. You're energized by bringing clarity to complexity while keeping teams aligned around quality,

compliance, and the child at the center of every decision. Join us at Rural Utah Child Development as our Education Manager,

where your results-oriented leadership will strengthen educational excellence and advance school readiness for every child we

serve.

What you'll need to be our Education Manager:

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with 15 credit hours in Early Childhood, is required by the Office of Head Start

Extensive experience in educational settings (early childhood, K-12, special education, or related) serving children

Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to set clear expectations, coach team members, and

hold staff accountable to performance and compliance standards

Previous experience working in education at a Head Start program, preferred

Working knowledge of the Head Start Act, Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and

related regulations and requirements, preferred

Why you'll love working with us:

Salary range: $66,194.00 – $70,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

Paid holidays and vacation time

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are offered. Employee Assistance Program also provided

401(k)

What you'll do as the Education Manager:

Oversee curriculum implementation and instructional quality to promote school readiness and positive child outcomes

Lead, coach, and develop high-performing Education Supervisors to maintain excellence in teaching practices and

program compliance

Monitor classroom environments and home-based education to ensure safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate

learning experiences

Drive program evaluation, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making through data systems and reporting

Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and family partnerships to advance parent engagement and ensure

successful transitions

Who we are:

Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) is a comprehensive child development program designed to meet the educational,

emotional, social, and health needs of children. The RUCD team works well together to provide strong support and leadership,

creating a consistent and quality learning environment. Children receive individualized lesson plans with developmentally

appropriate learning experiences, and families are involved with their children's education while they receive assistance with

personal goals, parenting information, and leadership through parent committees and Policy Council.