KairosPDX · 1 month ago
Early Learning Program Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKairosPDX is dedicated to eliminating racial achievement and opportunity gaps by fostering confident and compassionate leaders. The Early Learning Program Manager will oversee program compliance, manage family communication, and ensure a nurturing environment that supports intrinsic motivation among students.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Inspiring a culture of listening and relationship centered on the organization's mission and values
Creating a positive environment by implementing structures to maintain safety as well as staff morale
Working with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation
Implementing school safety emergency and procedures ensuring onsite building safety
Collaborating with Early Learning Director to ensure the logistics and schedule of the school day runs smoothly and supports instructional excellence
Managing family concerns and communication with care, clarity and consistency
Ensuring program compliance with state policy and codes
Managing the program budget as well as ordering and inventory of materials
Serving as onsite lead pre-school administrator as needed
Support the culture and climate of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy through:
Contributing to a structured and relational learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity
Supporting students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques
Ensuring that student and staff expectations are clear and visible for all
Collaboratively work with student, school team and families to address unexpected behaviors in line with KairosPDX policies
Supervise Early Learning Teacher and Assistant Teacher overseeing training and protocols related to the effective execution of their responsibilities
Engaging families in the life of the school and creating opportunities for families to strengthen their sense of belonging
Collaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director to organize school events and celebrations
Support the high expectations for student achievement at KairosPDX through:
Collaborating with school leadership to implement mission consistent systems, strategies and language
Collaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director and KairosPDX Learning Academy School Administrator to craft and communicate specific milestones toward social, emotional, cultural and academic readiness for Kindergarten
Collaborating with school leadership to support materials, reflection and documentation within the classroom
Participating in the development and evaluation of educational programs and curriculum; Coach, support, supervise, and evaluate teachers and other staff as assigned by the KairosPDX Early Learning Director
Supervising classroom instructors including overseeing training, evaluation and protocols related to the effective execution of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy approved curriculum and continuous improvement practices
Overseeing KairosPDX staff collaboration with the Multnomah Education School Districts (MESD) specialists on specific instruction and strategies for children on Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
Managing the use of data to assess student progress, formulate instructional practices and to differentiate instruction; focus on narrowing disparities between the highest and lowest performing students in order to meet the needs of every student
Managing daily building staffing schedule to ensure students safety and seamless classroom instruction
Managing the planning and supervising of field trips and school bus usage
Managing building opening and closing as needed
Participates and leads as needed in professional development, staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events
Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Qualification
Required
BA preferred
Minimum three years of experience required (working in school, nonprofit, or community setting); five + years preferred
Step 10 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO)
Proven work experience in an Early Learning program management or similar role
One year relevant experience working with families from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds
Enrollment in Oregon's Criminal Background Registry (cost paid by applicant)
Current Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant)
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to adhere to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff, note this applies to all KairosPDX non-Instructional staff
Share KairosPDX's stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families
Experience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color
Passion for KairosPDX's mission
Preferred
Prior school or education reform experience preferred
Managerial experience preferred
Five + years of experience preferred
Benefits
Enrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry (cost paid by applicant)
Current Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant)
Ability to adhere to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff, note this applies to all KairosPDX non-Instructional staff
Company
KairosPDX
KairosPDX is a non-profit organization working to provide education to children in communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marsha Williams
CEO & Co-Founder
Kaaren Six Heikes (she/her/hers)
Co-founder / Director of Policy & Organizational Development / Board Member
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