Bilingual Early Childhood Program Manager - Part Time

5 Steps to Five is a nonprofit parenting program. Parents and their infants meet weekly in groups with trained facilitators, who model ways of interacting with the babies to build cognitive, verbal, emotional, and social skills. The goal is to prepare these children for school by using the Five Steps: Nurture, Talk, Play, Read, and Explore.

The 5 Steps to Five Program Manager manages a staff of fifteen teachers and family workers, overseeing the proper implementation of our evidence-based curriculum during weekly program sessions. They provide a safe, constructive, and enjoyable experience for both staff and participating families. This is a year-round program, with classes conducted in Spanish.

Key Responsibilities:

Must be present at the program site every Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am to lead staff meetings and oversee the program.

An additional 4-6 hours per week to be spent on the following:

• • Supervise and manage program staff, developing caring and supportive relationships.
  • Create the agenda for weekly staff meetings in conjunction with the Executive Director (ED).
  • Have weekly conversations with ED to discuss upcoming lessons and activities, suggestions, or concerns.
  • Assist with curriculum guides and lesson plans as needed.
  • Serve as a liaison between ED, staff, and volunteers.
  • Work with the ED on hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
  • Communicate with program families as needed regarding attendance or other matters.
  • Assist in obtaining program feedback from parents and teachers and adjust the program accordingly.
  • Supervise the maintenance of classrooms and materials.
  • Assist in booking guest speakers/outdoor spaces; help organize special events as needed.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Management experience
• Experience with early childhood education and/or parenting education is a plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred