Description

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.


Education Leader

US-TX-Texas City

Job ID: 2026-6924
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Head Start
Head Start

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: 

We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.

We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.

We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in ActionThe Education Leader ensures full implementation of all aspects of the Head Start program's curriculum and assessment, family services, policies and procedures, and staff development and management. The Education Leader is responsible for ensuring the administration and day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start Center are in compliance with Agency standards, Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.  

Responsibilities

• Manages Center operations, including food service, and technology resources, ensuring compliance with performance standards and regulations 
• Collaborates with the Superintendent on negotiating leases and contracts and overseeing center construction, renovation, or development projects 
• Ensures center safety, maintenance, and community engagement, while coordinating volunteer events, monitoring needs, and providing precautionary safety measures 
• Collaborates with program leadership and teachers to ensure full implementation of the school readiness program, including curriculum, assessment, and training 
• Coaches and mentors staff using the Teacher Success Rubric (TSR) and other tools to improve teaching performance 
• Oversees and facilitates training for new hires, staff, parents, and volunteers; ensures integration of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in lesson planning 
• Ensures completion of child screenings and assessments, including quarterly progress checks and timely identification of children with disabilities 
• Analyzes child outcome data to guide instructional improvements and collaborates with leadership to shape curriculum and strategic planning 
• Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence. 
• Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings 
• Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives 
• Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring 
• Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
• Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff 
• Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods 

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, early child development, or a closely related field with at least 12 college hours in child development and six (6) college credit hours in management 
• One (1) year of experience in a licensed child-care facility 
• Child Care License or ability to obtain within three (3) months in accordance with 746.1015
• Strong computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a closely related field 
• Three (3) years of teaching experience 
• Experience with educational program administration and management with the inclusion of children with disabilities 

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 25%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children 
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in facility where children are present
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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