Company: Pathfinder Services

Location: Huntington, IN

Category: Childcare & Education

Starting Wage: $43,680 - $54,433/yr based on experience

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30a-4:30p (40hr)

Job Code: KK094

As the Early Head Start (EHS) Education & Disability Manager, you'll ensure the day-to-day compliance of the Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC, and Indiana Child Care Licensing for EHS programming. Your role empowers EHS Teachers to deliver high-quality services, overseeing curriculum implementation, professional development, mental health services, and assessment monitoring. Utilizing EHS program software, you'll track mandatory information to demonstrate compliance during monitoring reviews.

Your responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of educational, staff, and mental health requirements, utilizing program data to enhance service quality for EHS families, and ensuring compliance with academic standards and licensing regulations in each EHS Classroom. Directly supervising EHS teaching staff, you'll collaborate with First Steps of Indiana and the Bowen Center to facilitate referrals and services for children with suspected disabilities or mental health challenges.

Working closely with the administrative team, you'll ensure comprehensive services for children in EHS and develop individualized Child Action Plans for referred children. Additionally, you'll liaise with EHS teachers, parents, and training providers to support the implementation of educational programs and ensure compliance in the absence of the ELC Administrator-EHS Director. Furthermore, you'll commit to ongoing professional development, maintaining 20 hours of annual training in Early Childhood Development.

  Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability. 

Benefits & Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU! 

Competitive Benefits Package (if applicable):

• Competitive Pay & Paid Training – Earn while you learn with comprehensive training.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to support your well-being.
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Enjoy free Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with a generous retirement savings plan and employer contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with financial assistance for continued education.
• Professional Development & Training – Enhance your skills and career through learning opportunities.
• Person-Centered Thinking Training – Gain valuable insights into individualized care and service.

Pathfinder Perks:

• Wellness Platform Incentives – Earn rewards for prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Financial Wellness Platform – Access earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support sessions for employees and their immediate household members.
• Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – Providing childcare for children in the community with minor illnesses.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save with special offers, including:
•    Verizon Wireless Discount – Stay connected for less.
•     YMCA Discount – Enjoy reduced membership rates for fitness and wellness. 

Pathfinder Values: People First – Integrity - Contribution – Growth – Empowerment  

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in early childhood education with experience in supervision and working with infants and toddlers.
• Must be at least 18 years old; must be at least 21 years old to work independently with infants and toddlers.
• Basic language, written, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.
• Essential physical skills: be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull against potential resistance.