What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Manager position at Rural Utah Child Development?
Education Manager
Full-Time, Non-Duration
RUCD Head Start Service Area
Job Posting
Education Manager:
You lead with confidence, move work forward with purpose, and know how to create accountability without losing connection to
the mission. As our Education Manager, you’ll shape the systems, direction, and instructional leadership that drive school
readiness across the program. You’re energized by bringing clarity to complexity while keeping teams aligned around quality,
compliance, and the child at the center of every decision. Join us at Rural Utah Child Development as our Education Manager,
where your results-oriented leadership will strengthen educational excellence and advance school readiness for every child we
serve.
What you’ll need to be our Education Manager:
● Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with 15 credit hours in Early Childhood, is required by the Office of Head Start
● Extensive experience in educational settings (early childhood, K-12, special education, or related) serving children
● Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to set clear expectations, coach team members, and
hold staff accountable to performance and compliance standards
● Previous experience working in education at a Head Start program, preferred
● Working knowledge of the Head Start Act, Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and
related regulations and requirements, preferred
Why you’ll love working with us:
● Salary range: $66,194.00 – $70,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
● Paid holidays and vacation time
● Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are offered. Employee Assistance Program also provided
● 401(k)
What you’ll do as the Education Manager:
● Oversee curriculum implementation and instructional quality to promote school readiness and positive child outcomes
● Lead, coach, and develop high-performing Education Supervisors to maintain excellence in teaching practices and
program compliance
● Monitor classroom environments and home-based education to ensure safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate
learning experiences
● Drive program evaluation, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making through data systems and reporting
● Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and family partnerships to advance parent engagement and ensure
successful transitions
Who we are:
Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) is a comprehensive child development program designed to meet the educational,
emotional, social, and health needs of children. The RUCD team works well together to provide strong support and leadership,
creating a consistent and quality learning environment. Children receive individualized lesson plans with developmentally
appropriate learning experiences, and families are involved with their children’s education while they receive assistance with
personal goals, parenting information, and leadership through parent committees and Policy Council. For more information
please visit, https://www.rucd.org/ and thank you for your application!
Salary : $66,194 - $70,000