Program Manager, Early Childhood

SUMMARY

UnidosUS seeks a Program Manager, Early Childhood, to oversee partnerships between UnidosUS and its Affiliate sites in Early Childhood efforts including programmatic implementation, deepening sector relationships, and supporting an innovative vision to broaden the reach of the UnidosUS Early Childhood Education portfolio.

UnidosUS Education aims to close the educational opportunity gap for Latino students, leading to increased achievement rates and significantly more students on the pathway to sustaining jobs and careers. We do this by influencing systems to provide high-quality, culturally, and linguistically affirming educational opportunities at key milestones within a student’s experience.

Location: This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC or Los Angeles, CA. In accordance with UnidosUS policy, employees are expected to work onsite two days per week, with Tuesdays designated as a common in-office day. Additional in-office days may be required as needed.

Salary:

Washington, DC: $74,000-$82,200

Los Angeles, CA: $73,300-$81,400

Essential Functions:

Program Development and Implementation

• Set programmatic goals that align to UnidosUS’s strategic goals by leveraging the organization’s competitive advantage in the early childhood education arena.

• Implement and case manage a national portfolio of early childhood education programs.

• Collaborate with other members of UnidosUS Education team in providing guidance and technical assistance to program sites to strengthen program models, delivery, and outcomes.

• Support and develop early childhood curricula around strategic priorities including, but not limited to, early literacy, dual language learning, civic engagement, and family engagement in the early years.
• Develop, plan, and deliver effective training sessions to assist Affiliate partners in launching and successfully implementing early childhood education programs at program sites.

Data Management and Evaluation

• Work with UnidosUS staff, program Affiliates, and evaluators to conduct formal program evaluation.

• Collaborate with other members of UnidosUS Education team to identify data points, propose and create materials to define Knowledge Performance Indicators (KPIs), and disseminate practices and research to a national community of practice.
• Evaluate current data to support program development.

External Relations

• Prepare written internal and external reports, updates, materials, and other necessary communications.

• Serve as a representative of the organization in various settings both internally and externally. This includes work to coordinate, develop, and participate in early childhood education forums that raise the visibility of UnidosUS in the education arena, including conferences, membership on relevant advisory committees, and publishing materials.

• Support dissemination of early childhood education program information, announcements, materials, and tools.

• Provide support in resource development and funding activities, including contributing to the preparation of funder proposals and reports.

• Collaborate with Education Policy colleagues on early childhood initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education or an education-related field required.

• Experience with curriculum and program development.

• Experience working with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, early childhood education, child development, special education, or related field.

• Experience working in a community-based organization or national nonprofit intermediary.

• Familiarity with the U.S. Latino community and Latino nonprofit organizations.

• Fluency in Spanish.

Skills and Abilities

• Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision, and values: Excellence, Respeto, Accountability.

• Commitment to supporting and advancing the needs of the U.S. Latino community, Latino non-profit organizations, and the Latino market.

• Strong organizational skills with a high-level of attention to detail and ability to support multiple staff and projects.

• Ability to read and synthesize policy analysis and advocacy materials quickly and summarize key ideas or talking points for diverse audiences.

• Ability to work well independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Accurately complete detailed forms and reports.

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong public speaking and training skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.

• Sense of humor and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite more specifically, Office 365

• Acute attention to detail.

Competencies

• Problem Solving—Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Project Management—Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

• Customer Service—Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Teamwork—Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Innovation—Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Perform some repetitive motion activities.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include [close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus].
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderately loud.

COVID-19 Considerations:

• UnidosUS follows CDC guidance and strongly encourages employees to stay up to date on vaccinations and practice a range of preventive measures to support their well-being and maintain a healthy work environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.