Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, manages education programs for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Provides guidance and information on current best practices about early childhood care and education. Develops and manages department policies and procedures, assists with and carries out strategic goals, collaborates with applicable college employees and external liaisons, manages department budget and provides direct supervision of department employees. Works independently and in a team environment to support the vision, mission and goals of the College and the Child Development and Family Support programs.

Position Specific Duties

• Works collaboratively with Education Site Managers to ensure that classroom curricula and practices comply with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Develops program forms, policies, procedures and systems related to child development services.
• Designs and delivers program-wide training to staff and parents in the areas of child development and education.
• Coordinates continuing education to ensure classroom employees meet Head Start education staff qualifications.
• Tracks implementation of education curricula, social-emotional curricula, and positive behavioral interventions.
• Manages and monitors use of child observation and assessment systems.
• Observes classrooms and provides feedback to employees and supervisors.
• Provides input into classroom, playground, and site design and feasibility.
• Keeps current on best practices and trends in child development and areas relating to early childhood care and education.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of the Education content area in collaboration with other content area managers.

• Provides strategic support and input to the design and improvement of the department and related programs and services; responsible for carrying out strategic initiatives. Assists with the preparation of short- and long-term plans in support of College and CDFS mission, vision and goals.
• Manages the day-to-day department budget operations ensuring spending within budget allocation; provides input and direction to the budget planning process.
• Responsible for training, personal and professional development, encouragement and motivation of employees to enhance individual skills, promote professional growth and maximize staff performance. Fosters a team environment that encourages and supports teamwork, and models and maintains high standards and performance expectations.
• Responsible for supervision of assigned employees, including recruitment, selection, orientation, scheduling, evaluation, coaching, rewards/recognition, and discipline.
• Maintains strong relationships with program families, College employees, community members, and other district-wide constituencies. Ensures assigned employees maintain a high level of professionalism. Ensures a welcoming, supportive, and respectful work environment.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal employees in assessing department issues and services. Actively participates on and/or leads various committees, meetings and workgroups.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with business and industry partners, agencies, community organizations and/or education institutions. May serve as College representative on various statewide, local and College committees and attend events as appropriate.
• Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, accrediting commissions, licensing requirements, and with CDFS and administrative regulations and Board policies as appropriate. Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with Oregon Statute and Head Start procedures. Applies the College’s interpretation of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Promotes innovation and improved services for families, employees and the community. Utilizes existing department technology to maximize efficiency and advocates for the continuing expansion of technology within fiscal constraints.
• Attends training sessions and participates in professional training opportunities.
• Dedicated to and promotes diversity in staffing, curriculum, programs and services.
• Ensures and promotes health and safety in the workplace.
• Maintains the confidentially of information.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and a Step 10 or higher in the Oregon Registry.
• Three years of experience working with children and families in an early childhood program, including at least two years as a classroom teacher
  • Two years of specialist or supervisory experience.
  • Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.
  • Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable transportation during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites.

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency in Spanish, Russian or another language that meets community/department’s needs
• Previous experience in Head Start or Early Head Start

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Additional Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
• TB screening
• Health appraisal
• Complete all required licensing trainings and CDFS required trainings within their specified time frame

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations in the areas of early childhood care and education and Head Start
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles
• High performance through creativity, positive spirit, and multi-tasking
• Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and make decisions
• Strong organizational, communication, human resource and interpersonal skills, with a team-based approach to leadership
• Knowledge of institutional budgeting and accounting processes
• Skills in motivating, training and developing a high performing staff
• Skills in building collaboration and sustaining productive and respectful working relationships, both internally and externally
• Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• High personal integrity and sound professional ethics
• Technological proficiency including Microsoft applications to effectively communicate, gather data and generate reports
• Knowledge of and commitment to the use of information technology to support advancement programs

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions

Works assigned schedule, and exhibits regular and predictable attendance. As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule including evening/weekend hours. Work may require travel to off-campus locations. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.

Important Information

If you require technical support with your account or application, please call 877-204-4442 Option 1. For position-specific questions, please email . Be sure to include your phone number.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Julie Allen at: 503-491-6142.