{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ef213bf32b838ab4e043ae99","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef213bf32b838ab4e043ae99","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef213bf32b838ab4e043ae99","title":"Early Learning Program Manager","description":"Working at KairosPDX\nKairosPDX is currently seeking candidates for a full-time- year long, Early Learning- Program Manager position starting immediatley. Persons of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.\nKairosPDX launched our flagship program, our Learning Academy, a public charter school sponsored by Portland Public Schools, located on N. Gantenbein Avenue in Portland in 2014. We practice a combination of direct instruction and inquiry based experiences towards maximizing learning for all students. Our curriculum approach is culturally-responsive, that infuses mindfulness, restorative practice, studio art, STEM, music and fitness towards teaching the whole child, at all points of the day.\nKairosPDX launched our Training Academy in 2021. KairosPDX Training Academy is focused on training current leaders across multiple sectors on how to lead in an equity movement that is grounded in transformational change and rooted in a framework of belonging and the neuroscience of love. We provide training and professional development around rehumanization practices and protocols for administrators, educators, early childhood professionals, organizations, and businesses the tools to do the work in equity that KairosPDX puts into practice daily.\nThe Early Learning Program, which opened in 2022 as a pilot site for Preschool for All, is designed to affirm and celebrate Black identity in young children and their families. It is grounded in the belief that culturally-specific, early learning experiences expand opportunities for children to actively engage in creating their own lives and to contribute fully to the quality of the world around them. We value the creativity, interests, ideas and questions of the children and adults at our school. We practice listening, observing, inquiring, being attentive, and reflecting together with children and families. We value the role of the arts and sciences as languages for thinking, expressing ideas, communicating who we are, and telling the stories of those we belong to – past and present.\nOur Learning Academies hold these four tenants as a foundational part of all the work at KairosPDX. These tenants support how we lean into data, reflection, feedback and continuous improvement: 1) Inquiry based instruction; 2) Cultural Affirmation; 3) Anti-racist education; 4) Creativity and Play.\nKairos is Greek for a special moment in time and we believe we are creating this time and space for children and families, making KairosPDX a very special place to work. We are committed to the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Honesty, and Service. We value data, reflection, feedback and continuous improvement as we work together on behalf of our children and families.Our expectation is that staff at KairosPDX are invested in our mission and participate in creating structures, developing school culture and communicating our work to families and the larger community. Staff work together to support the whole child – academically, socially, emotionally and culturally, using published curriculum, current research and children’s own interests to build their curriculums.\nOverall Staff Responsibilities:\nShare responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission:\nto eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders;\nPractice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions:\nrespect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community\nIncorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction\nEvery child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative,\nCharacter and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationship and service to others,\nA multi- cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society,\nChildren must be supported in the context of their families;\nSupport multicultural practice and inquiry based approaches that are:\nActively anti-racist – confronting bias in all of its forms,\nEducation for social justice – acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future,\nPervasive – Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization,\nPersonal –Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being,\nCritical Pedagogy – Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions,\nEmpowering – Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views,\nHelping children think deeply about themselves and others.\nCore Position Responsibilities:\nInspiring a culture of listening and relationship centered on the organization’s mission and values;\nCreating a positive environment by implementing structures to maintain safety as well as staff morale;\nWorking with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation;\nImplementing school safety emergency and procedures ensuring onsite building safety;\nCollaborating with Early Learning Director to ensure the logistics and schedule of the school day runs smoothly and supports instructional excellence;\nManaging family concerns and communication with care, clarity and consistency;\nEnsuring program compliance with state policy and codes;\nManaging the program budget as well as ordering and inventory of materials;\nServing as onsite lead pre-school administrator as needed;\nSupport the culture and climate of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy through:\nContributing to a structured and relational learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity;\nSupporting students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques;\nEnsuring that student and staff expectations are clear and visible for all;\nCollaboratively work with student, school team and families to address unexpected behaviors in line with KairosPDX policies;\nThe manager will be responsible for supervising Early Learning Teachers, Assistants, Volunteers and Interns;\nEngaging families in the life of the school and creating opportunities for families to strengthen their sense of belonging;\nCollaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director to organize school events and celebrations;\nSupport the high expectations for student achievement at KairosPDX through:\nCollaborating with school leadership to implement mission consistent systems, strategies and language;\nCollaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director and KairosPDX Learning Academy School Administrator to craft and communicate specific milestones toward social, emotional, cultural and academic readiness for Kindergarten;\nCollaborating with school leadership to support materials, reflection and documentation within the classroom;\nParticipating in the development and evaluation of educational programs and curriculum; Coach, support, supervise, and evaluate teachers and other staff as assigned by the KairosPDX Early Learning Director;\nSupervising classroom instructors including overseeing training, evaluation and protocols related to the effective execution of KairosPDX Early Learning Program approved curriculum and continuous improvement practices;\nOverseeing KairosPPDX staff collaboration with the Multnomah Education School Districts (MESD) specialists on specific instruction and strategies for children on Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs);\nManaging the use of data to assess student progress, formulate instructional practices and to differentiate instruction; focus on narrowing disparities between the highest and lowest performing students in order to meet the needs of every student;\nManaging daily building staffing schedule to ensure students safety and seamless classroom instruction;\nManaging the planning and supervising of field trips and school bus usage;\nManaging building opening and closing as needed.\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nParticipates and leads as needed in professional development, staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars;\nAttend several KairosPDX staff and family events;\nParticipate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations;\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBA preferred;\nMinimum three years of experience required (working in school, nonprofit, or community setting); five + years preferred;\nStep 10 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO);\nProven work experience in an Early Learning program management or similar role;\nOne year relevant experience working with families from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds;\nPrior school or education reform experience preferred;\nManagerial experience preferred;\nEnrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry (cost paid by applicant)\nCore Competencies:\nMission Focused\nDriven towards Excellence\nInfluential\nRelationship Builder\nTalent Manager\nOrganized & Planned\nCreative\nConstant Learner\nKnowledge & Skills:\nHigh tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects;\nHighly detail-focused and results-oriented;\nAbility to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including families, parents, staff and students;\nTeam-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation;\nExcellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills;\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills;\nHighly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;\nDemonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity;\nWillingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture;\nCommitment to culturally relevant practices;\nCommitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration;\nCurrent Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant);\nAbility to pass a criminal background check;\nShare KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families;\nExperience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color;\nPassion for KairosPDX’s mission.\nSalary Range:\nDependent on qualifications ranging from $60,000- $84,000.\nBenefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.\nKairosPDX is an equal opportunity employer. KairosPDX will not discriminate against any job application or employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation and/or gender identification.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $60,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nWhat is your step level in Oregon Registry Online (ORO)? Candidates that are not at Step 10 or higher cannot be considered.\nExperience:\nworking in school, nonprofit, or community setting: 3 years (Required)\nan Early Learning program management or similar role: 1 year (Required)\nLicense/Certification:\nEnrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry (CBR) (Required)\nAbility to Commute:\nPortland, OR 97217 (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Kairospdx","rawCompany":"kairospdx","city":"Portland","state":"ME","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T19:07:44.406Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9031.00","title":"Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare","slug":"education-and-childcare-administrators-preschool-and-daycare"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"25-2011.00","title":"Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education","slug":"preschool-teachers-except-special-education"}],"industries":[{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Early Learning Program Manager","description":"Working at KairosPDX\nKairosPDX is currently seeking candidates for a full-time- year long, Early Learning- Program Manager position starting immediatley. Persons of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.\nKairosPDX launched our flagship program, our Learning Academy, a public charter school sponsored by Portland Public Schools, located on N. Gantenbein Avenue in Portland in 2014. We practice a combination of direct instruction and inquiry based experiences towards maximizing learning for all students. Our curriculum approach is culturally-responsive, that infuses mindfulness, restorative practice, studio art, STEM, music and fitness towards teaching the whole child, at all points of the day.\nKairosPDX launched our Training Academy in 2021. KairosPDX Training Academy is focused on training current leaders across multiple sectors on how to lead in an equity movement that is grounded in transformational change and rooted in a framework of belonging and the neuroscience of love. We provide training and professional development around rehumanization practices and protocols for administrators, educators, early childhood professionals, organizations, and businesses the tools to do the work in equity that KairosPDX puts into practice daily.\nThe Early Learning Program, which opened in 2022 as a pilot site for Preschool for All, is designed to affirm and celebrate Black identity in young children and their families. It is grounded in the belief that culturally-specific, early learning experiences expand opportunities for children to actively engage in creating their own lives and to contribute fully to the quality of the world around them. We value the creativity, interests, ideas and questions of the children and adults at our school. We practice listening, observing, inquiring, being attentive, and reflecting together with children and families. We value the role of the arts and sciences as languages for thinking, expressing ideas, communicating who we are, and telling the stories of those we belong to – past and present.\nOur Learning Academies hold these four tenants as a foundational part of all the work at KairosPDX. These tenants support how we lean into data, reflection, feedback and continuous improvement: 1) Inquiry based instruction; 2) Cultural Affirmation; 3) Anti-racist education; 4) Creativity and Play.\nKairos is Greek for a special moment in time and we believe we are creating this time and space for children and families, making KairosPDX a very special place to work. We are committed to the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Honesty, and Service. We value data, reflection, feedback and continuous improvement as we work together on behalf of our children and families.Our expectation is that staff at KairosPDX are invested in our mission and participate in creating structures, developing school culture and communicating our work to families and the larger community. Staff work together to support the whole child – academically, socially, emotionally and culturally, using published curriculum, current research and children’s own interests to build their curriculums.\nOverall Staff Responsibilities:\nShare responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission:\nto eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders;\nPractice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions:\nrespect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community\nIncorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction\nEvery child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative,\nCharacter and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationship and service to others,\nA multi- cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society,\nChildren must be supported in the context of their families;\nSupport multicultural practice and inquiry based approaches that are:\nActively anti-racist – confronting bias in all of its forms,\nEducation for social justice – acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future,\nPervasive – Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization,\nPersonal –Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being,\nCritical Pedagogy – Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions,\nEmpowering – Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views,\nHelping children think deeply about themselves and others.\nCore Position Responsibilities:\nInspiring a culture of listening and relationship centered on the organization’s mission and values;\nCreating a positive environment by implementing structures to maintain safety as well as staff morale;\nWorking with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation;\nImplementing school safety emergency and procedures ensuring onsite building safety;\nCollaborating with Early Learning Director to ensure the logistics and schedule of the school day runs smoothly and supports instructional excellence;\nManaging family concerns and communication with care, clarity and consistency;\nEnsuring program compliance with state policy and codes;\nManaging the program budget as well as ordering and inventory of materials;\nServing as onsite lead pre-school administrator as needed;\nSupport the culture and climate of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy through:\nContributing to a structured and relational learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity;\nSupporting students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques;\nEnsuring that student and staff expectations are clear and visible for all;\nCollaboratively work with student, school team and families to address unexpected behaviors in line with KairosPDX policies;\nThe manager will be responsible for supervising Early Learning Teachers, Assistants, Volunteers and Interns;\nEngaging families in the life of the school and creating opportunities for families to strengthen their sense of belonging;\nCollaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director to organize school events and celebrations;\nSupport the high expectations for student achievement at KairosPDX through:\nCollaborating with school leadership to implement mission consistent systems, strategies and language;\nCollaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director and KairosPDX Learning Academy School Administrator to craft and communicate specific milestones toward social, emotional, cultural and academic readiness for Kindergarten;\nCollaborating with school leadership to support materials, reflection and documentation within the classroom;\nParticipating in the development and evaluation of educational programs and curriculum; Coach, support, supervise, and evaluate teachers and other staff as assigned by the KairosPDX Early Learning Director;\nSupervising classroom instructors including overseeing training, evaluation and protocols related to the effective execution of KairosPDX Early Learning Program approved curriculum and continuous improvement practices;\nOverseeing KairosPPDX staff collaboration with the Multnomah Education School Districts (MESD) specialists on specific instruction and strategies for children on Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs);\nManaging the use of data to assess student progress, formulate instructional practices and to differentiate instruction; focus on narrowing disparities between the highest and lowest performing students in order to meet the needs of every student;\nManaging daily building staffing schedule to ensure students safety and seamless classroom instruction;\nManaging the planning and supervising of field trips and school bus usage;\nManaging building opening and closing as needed.\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nParticipates and leads as needed in professional development, staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars;\nAttend several KairosPDX staff and family events;\nParticipate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations;\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBA preferred;\nMinimum three years of experience required (working in school, nonprofit, or community setting); five + years preferred;\nStep 10 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO);\nProven work experience in an Early Learning program management or similar role;\nOne year relevant experience working with families from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds;\nPrior school or education reform experience preferred;\nManagerial experience preferred;\nEnrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry (cost paid by applicant)\nCore Competencies:\nMission Focused\nDriven towards Excellence\nInfluential\nRelationship Builder\nTalent Manager\nOrganized & Planned\nCreative\nConstant Learner\nKnowledge & Skills:\nHigh tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects;\nHighly detail-focused and results-oriented;\nAbility to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including families, parents, staff and students;\nTeam-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation;\nExcellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills;\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills;\nHighly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;\nDemonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity;\nWillingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture;\nCommitment to culturally relevant practices;\nCommitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration;\nCurrent Food Handlers Card and CPR/First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant);\nAbility to pass a criminal background check;\nShare KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families;\nExperience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color;\nPassion for KairosPDX’s mission.\nSalary Range:\nDependent on qualifications ranging from $60,000- $84,000.\nBenefits include: Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick/personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.\nKairosPDX is an equal opportunity employer. KairosPDX will not discriminate against any job application or employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation and/or gender identification.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $60,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nWhat is your step level in Oregon Registry Online (ORO)? 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