School Readiness Education Manager

University of Arkansas System

Serve as an educational leader for UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start program. Responsible for supporting children in achieving School Readiness Goals and coaching staff.

Posted 4/23/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure full implementation of all aspects of the UAMS Early Learning System, including policies, procedures, and tools, to support children in achieving School Readiness Goals.
Analyze and assess child assessment data at least three times per year using CLASS™ and ECERS/ITERS to develop and refine School Readiness Plans and professional development strategies.
Provide ongoing coaching to Site Managers and teaching staff to support effective performance in key areas, including: CLASS™ Teacher-Child Interactions, Learning Environments, Curriculum Implementation, Child Assessment Practices, Meeting the Needs of All Children, Family Engagement, Professional Growth and Collaboration.
Partner with Site Managers and teachers to ensure curriculum is implemented with fidelity.
Support implementation and reliability of child assessment systems, including data interpretation and individualized planning.
Guide Site Managers and teachers in using child outcomes data to strengthen instructional practices.
Provide coaching, observation, and both formal and informal feedback to Site Managers to support quality improvement and professional growth.
Monitor Site Managers’ supervision of teaching staff to ensure alignment with program expectations.
In collaboration with the Education Program Specialist, lead monthly team meetings to support communication and coordination of services.
Participate in local, state, and regional initiatives to represent the program and support ongoing professional development.
In collaboration with the Education Program Specialist, supervise Site Managers and support their professional growth and development.
Monitor classroom practices, including room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to ensure compliance with program standards.
Oversee child assessments, observations, work samples, screenings, data entry, and outcome reporting.
Support implementation of curriculum aligned with UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start standards and best practices.
Develop knowledge of community resources related to education and transitions.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, committees, and program-wide initiatives, including occasional evening activities.
Assist Site Managers in developing and executing individualized professional development plans.
Ensure staff understanding and adherence to personnel policies and procedures.
Assign, review, and evaluate work; provide training and guidance to staff with diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
Develop and implement processes that improve workflow, goal setting, and overall program effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Education plus 2 years' early childhood program management experience
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Education plus three (3) years' early childhood program management experience and three to five years' managerial experience PMP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

child assessment data analysisCLASS™ECERSITERScurriculum implementationdata interpretationindividualized planningquality improvementoutcome reportingworkflow improvement

Soft Skills

coachingcommunicationcollaborationfeedbacksupervisionprofessional developmentteam leadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood EducationMaster’s degree in Early Childhood EducationPMP Certification