Description
Job Title: Early Head Start Education & Disabilities ManagerOrganization: Starpoint
Location: Canon City, Colorado
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $58,000 - $72,000 annually (DOE)
Position OverviewStarpoint is seeking a knowledgeable and mission-driven Early Head Start Education & Disabilities Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of high-quality early childhood education and disability services. This position ensures that all children-particularly those with disabilities or developmental delays-receive inclusive, individualized, and comprehensive services in compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Oversight
- Oversee Early Head Start education and disabilities services across all program optionsย
- Ensure full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and Colorado Child Care Licensing regulationsย
- Monitor program quality through ongoing assessment, data review, and continuous improvement planningย
Education Services
- Guide implementation of developmentally appropriate, research-based curriculum and school readiness goalsย
- Ensure ongoing child assessment, individualized lesson planning, and family engagement in educationย
- Support classroom environments that promote social-emotional development and inclusionย
Disabilities & Inclusion Services
- Ensure compliance with IDEA Part C and Part B requirements, including the 10% enrollment requirement for children with disabilitiesย
- Coordinate screenings, referrals, IFSP/IEP processes, and collaboration with early intervention partnersย
- Provide guidance to staff on inclusion strategies, behavior supports, and individualized accommodationsย
Staff Supervision & Development
- Supervise and coach education and disabilities staffย
- Develop and deliver training on curriculum, inclusion, and best practicesย
- Support staff performance through ongoing feedback, evaluation, and professional development plansย
Family & Community Engagement
- Partner with families to support child development and individualized goalsย
- Maintain strong relationships with community agencies, including Child Find and early intervention providersย
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and family staffingย
Data & Compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in child and program data systemsย
- Prepare for federal reviews, licensing visits, and auditsย
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA/FERPA as applicable
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a closely related fieldย
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in early childhood education, including experience with children with disabilitiesย
- At least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experienceย
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and IDEA requirementsย
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skillsย
- Ability to pass CBI/FBI background checks and other required screeningsย
Preferred Qualifications- Early Childhood Director Qualification in Coloradoย
- Experience with Early Head Start or Head Start programs ย
Why Join Starpoint?- Be part of a mission-driven organization serving children and families across Coloradoย
- Lead inclusive, high-impact programming for infants, toddlers, and children with diverse needsย
- Collaborative, supportive leadership environmentย
- Opportunities for growth and professional development