Education Manager

Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in the lives of families in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties? MVCAA is currently recruiting individuals to work with at risk youth, preschool age children and their families. Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. (MVCAA) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MVCAA Offers a Generous Benefit Package! Education Manager Status: Full time Department: Child Development Rate of Pay $26.00 per hour Essential Functions Assists with planning, coordination and implementation of ongoing recruitment of children. Organizes, directs and monitors transition activities between Child Development Centers and Local Education Association. Responsible for annual review and updating of functional plan in the area of transition. Provides one on one intervention with children with behavioral concerns. Works with Policy Council Personnel Committee in selection of component personnel and consultants. Trains, supervises all personnel in Education Services, delegating responsibility when appropriate. Completes accurate performance evaluations of appropriate personnel. Observes center operation regularly to assess appropriate procedures. Helps managers clarify goals for individual needs. Assists in development of the Grant Application. Directs, develops and implements Education/Special services/Early Head Start Component Plan. Schedules educational training acts as program liaison. Assess equipment and material needs. Coordinates purchasing of classroom equipment and materials Participates in annual program self-assessment. Obtains and reports program In-Kind. Adheres to Agency Personnel Procedures. Understands and supports program School Readiness goals and objectives. Demonstrates commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties. Understands and supports MVCAA, Inc. Supervision of Children policy. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as requested by the Director or Supervisor. Qualifications BS in Early Childhood Education or a BS with coursework that is equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education and experience working with pre-school age children, required. Knowledge of community agencies and resources. Management / Supervisory experience. Effective written and oral communication skills. Willing and able to travel to all Head Start sites, trainings, home visits, etc. as necessary and requested. Background check, fingerprint screen and annual physical and TB. Ability to relate to people from varied backgrounds. Basic computer skills.

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