Manager

Lubbock

Manager

43295BR

Early Head Start

Position Description

Manages a sub unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures. Represents the sub unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

• Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with pregnant mothers and children birth to 3 years and families from various socio-economic groups. Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities.
• Provide for safety and supervision of children according to HHS, NAEYC, HSPPS. Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code
• 261.101.
• Collaborate as part of the center Leadership team in developing and editing the policies and procedures, written plans, handbooks, training plan, and other relevant documents regarding day-to-day operations of the center.
• Help plan, attend, and participate in regular leadership meetings, center staff meetings, staff training, and all family engagement events.
• Prepare data and reports for meetings of leadership, staff, Governing Board and Policy Council; report data to all stakeholders.
• Responsible for the oversight of education and disability services at the center to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are met and to carry out the initiatives of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
• Responsible for the oversight of disability services at the center to ensure compliance with HSPPS, NAEYC, and HHS. Monitor all Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to ensure family and teacher understanding of diagnosed disabilities and to ensure program support of all children per HSPSS 1302.61,2. Serve as liaison between Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and TTU CEHS as required by HSPSS 1302.63. Monitor electronic child files in Child Plus to ensure all standards are met.
• Monitor weekly lesson plans to ensure program compliance with NAEYC program standards, HSPSS, and HHS. Participate in monthly planning meetings with teaching staff.
• Monitor High Scope Curriculum Child Observation Record (COR) to ensure completion of child assessments, accuracy of teacher observations, and quality of anecdotal observations. Provide coaching and support to all teaching staff to ensure fidelity of assessment. Monitor formal assessments based on school readiness goals. Aggregate School Readiness data three times a year, and prepare the annual School Readiness Report.
• Provide leadership and mentor Teachers and Classroom Assistants in all listed job duties. Assess Teacher's use of Conscious Discipline by completing Conscious Discipline Rubric through formal classroom observations twice a year. Assess classroom teaching practices by completing the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) through formal classroom observations twice a year. Use assessment data and informal observations to assist Program Director with teaching staff performance evaluations. Assist in delivery of Parent Education in compliance with HSPPS 1302.34
• Work with program leadership to assess all education staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support, and which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching. Ensuring coaching aligns with school readiness goals. Implement and provide Practice- Based Coaching for education staff as required by HSPPS 1302.92.
• Develop and provide training for all staff as needed based on evaluations and coaching session including working closely with Program Director and Wrap Around Care Specialist to facilitate monthly classroom assistant training.
• Provide formal and informal classroom observations to help support teaching staff. This includes spending time in classrooms and supporting in times of challenging behaviors to model desired teaching practices and the use of Conscious Discipline. Provide classroom coverage as needed to ensure program quality and required ratios per HHS and HSPPS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of child growth and development from birth through three. Understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice Experience working with infants and toddlers in a group setting. Understanding of the High / Scope curriculum and ability to support others in anecdotal observations and assessing children using the Child Observation Record (COR). Understanding and experience using Conscious Discipline to support teaching staff in classroom management and promote the social and emotional development of children. Knowledge of Texas Health and Human Services Minimum Standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with two years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and / or supervisory experience to equal six years.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years classroom teaching experience with infants and toddlers. Two years coaching / mentoring experience.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Teaching Philosophy

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Community Engagement

Job Sub Family

Early Childhood Education

Hourly Pay Range

$16.39 - $21.30 - $26.25

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday 7 : 30-4 : 30; special events / mtgs after 5

Grant Funded?

Yes

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.