Early Care & Education Prenatal-3rd Grade Manager

General ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Executive Director for Early Care and Education, the Prenatal\-3rd Grade Manager will provide oversight and collaborative leadership for Early Care \& Education (ECE) programs.Salary: The full annual salary range is $96,553\.60 \- $117,499\.20\. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Assignment:This position will be full\-time, year\-round. The position also requires a criminal history check and fingerprint check through the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) as well as a health exam, TB test, and proof of MMR immunization or exemption prior to starting. This position will have a hybrid work schedule. The person in the role will need to be able to work out of the Vancouver, WA office as needed. Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.*This position is open until filled with applications received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 receiving first consideration.*Essential Functions/Other FunctionsEssential Functions:

• Manage operations in designated programs including budget development and monitoring, staffing and contract compliance.
• Serve as an agency representative at local, regional and state meetings.
• Collect, track and analyze data to inform strategic program planning and decision making.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with specific program requirements and performance standards.
• Support job\-embedded professional learning experiences for staff.
• Hire, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Collaborate with school district and community partners to support coordinated outreach and enrollment in P\-3 programs.
• Coordinate P\-3 projects in partnership with AESD, OSPI, CCA and DCYF partners.
• Partner with other ESD 112 managers to support the Kindergarten transition process as well as P\-3 professional development.
• Serve as a regional leader and facilitator for P\-3 system conversations, planning, implementation and scale up.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

• Provides direction, information, and interpretation concerning state and federal rules and regulations.
• Create and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports and evaluations.
• Participate in regular meetings with staff, funders and community partners.
• Support ongoing continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Uphold the Vision, Values, and Commitment to Professionalism of the ECE Department at ESD 112\.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications \& SkillsMinimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education.
• Three years of experience providing direct service and/or coordinating a program serving families and children 0\-8 years of age.
• Experience with teaching in a P\-3 setting.
• Experience supervising staff.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with early learning and K\-3 regulations and performance standards.
• Experience with system development and implementation.
• Bilingual/Bicultural.

Working Conditions/Employment RequirementsWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Travel across SW Washington as needed.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Physical environment may include office setting, remote office setting, family child care homes, child care centers, preschool programs, or community work sites.
• Extended and/or flexible hours as necessary, including some evenings and weekends.

Employment Requirements \- ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

• Successful completion of a criminal history check and fingerprint check through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
• Tuberculosis test to meet state health requirements.
• Health Exam.
• Proof of MMR vaccination or exemption.