United Way · 8 hours ago
Early Education Program Manager
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
4+ years expUnited Way is seeking an Early Education Program Manager to assist with the implementation of early education programs for their Community Impact initiatives. This role involves supervising the Early Education Program Specialist and ensuring high-quality program delivery while collaborating with community partners.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Program Director with the implementation of the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K Program and related early education programs for United Way of Southern Nevada's Community Impact initiatives
The Early Education Program Manager is also responsible for supervising the Early Education Program Specialist, and is expected to create a customer-focused service approach that builds relationships and develops high-quality early education programs with measurable results
Manages day-to-day and week-to-week activities and assignments and ensures completion of timely reports and work products
Plans scopes of work with community partners and manages Early Education team to ensure program goals and objectives are met by required deadlines
Creates and edits a variety of written documents, correspondence, speeches and reports
Responsible for planning, managing and implementation of high-quality Early Education programs in a variety of settings within Southern Nevada (i.e. center-based, home-based, etc.)
Works with clients to engage and support input into projects and events
Develops and facilitates trainings to directors, teachers, and staff to incorporate best practices for Early Education partners
Interacts and works with Early Education community partners to build collaboration and improve service delivery systems
Adapts program content, materials and locations to meet the identified needs of participants
Provides accurate and timely data collection/input and reports to meet funding requirements in the following areas: professional development, curriculum, program evaluation, individualized support, school readiness, transition to Kindergarten, health and safety, family engagement, and comprehensive services for families
Tracks and monitors performance measures and goals of the program providers
Maintains current knowledge base of policies, standards and issues affecting the childcare and early childhood education industries, and K - 12 education standards and policies on the local and national levels
Researches and stays up to date on best practices related to Early Childhood Education
Provides presentations at local and national conference and workshops if needed
Directs and facilitates the work of independent contractors and other project participants to develop plans and projects
Other duties as requested or assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to work and engage with early education providers, local/state government and community partners
Working knowledge of early childhood education, childcare standards, K- 12 standards and/or best practices in the education continuum
Strong analytical skills, project management and process improvement experience
Ability to build strong, productive relationships and motivate individuals to obtain results
Ability to build relationships and maintain ongoing contact with diverse groups at all levels both internally and externally to the organization
Demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple tasks effectively
Results driven and detail-oriented
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical
Demonstrated leadership abilities with exceptional written/oral communication and presentation skills
Ability to approach projects with an innovative and collaborative technique
Ability to be a team player and collaborate with internal colleagues, external partners, agencies and volunteers
Strong computer skills
A professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed
Valid Nevada Driver's license, proof of auto insurance coverage and daily access to a personal vehicle for site visits, meetings and projects
These requirements are met by a bachelor's degree in Early Education or a related field or active educational plan, and a minimum of four years of experience working (or two years managing a team) in an early childhood setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Prior CLASS/ECERS/SPED skills and nonprofit experience is preferred
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
Diverse candidates encouraged to apply
Company
United Way
Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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unknownKey Investors
Truist Foundation
2024-10-08Grant
Leadership Team
Angela F. Williams
President & CEO
Tom Lowery
SVP. Chief Transformation Officer
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