Head Start Program/Education Manager

CSC is a community Action Agency helping Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. Offering help for today and skills for tomorrow, Community Services Consortium has the unique opportunity to change lives. By providing education, tools, and resources we help individuals and families chart a brighter course for their future. If helping people help themselves sounds like one of your passions, we want to hear from you. We are accepting applications for our Head StartOregon Coast locations (Newport, Lincoln City, Toledo):

Head Start Program/Education Manager - $57,640 to $63,550 annual salary (per qualifications)

This is a rare opportunity in Early Childhood Education with Head Start on the beautiful central Oregon Coast. We are seeking someone with the qualifications to help lead our dedicated classroom staff. If you are looking for a professional growth opportunity in a wonderful field, this is a jewel. Please consider joining our team of committed compassionate and successful people.

Head Start is a systems-based program addressing the social determinants of poverty. The program is founded in diversity and equity in all aspects of education and social functioning. We are child focused and family centered. Our outcomes speak to the excellence of our program.

We operate three Head Start locations in Lincoln County: Toledo, Newport, and Lincoln City. Check us out HERE.

Our Program/Education Manager is a senior member of the management team responsible for the supervision and continued professional development of staff in our constant effort to improve.

• 40 hours per week M-F.
• Excellent employee benefits.
  • Platinum medical, dental and vision benefits, for you and your dependents. Employer supplemented at 88%.
  • Retirement - Oregon PERS employer plus deferred compensation plan and OSGP employer supplemented contributions plan (457b)
  • Complementary Employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, plus 80 hours annual personal leave, and 13 holidays (fixed and personal).

Minimum Requirements

Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college in early childhood education, a minimum of two years' experience teaching preschool-aged children, and proven management experience. Ability to supervise, provide leadership, monitor performance, conduct interviews and coach/counsel/develop employees. Ability to provide a trans-disciplinary approach to presenting information and conducting interventions. Bilingual English/Spanish and previous Head Start experience highly preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver's license, Food Handlers certification, First Aid and CPR certification, health verification form, and enrollment in Oregon Childcare Division Criminal History Registry. Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observer certification required or obtained within three months of hire. Annual CLASS Observer recertification required. Trained in Practice Based Coaching or must obtain training within four months of hire. Knowledge of PBIS and Conscious Discipline.

To apply go to www.communityservices.us To view Job Description Click Here Position Open until filled.