Education and Behavior Manager
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency · Dobbins Main Office - Kingsport, TN 37660 · onsite
Education and Behavior Manager
Where strategic leadership meets purpose, vision, and impact. This leadership role advances the mission of UETHDA Head Start by overseeing education, behavioral health, disabilities services, and classroom operations to ensure high-quality, effective programming for children and families. The position provides leadership and mentorship to program coordinators; ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state and federal requirements; guides curriculum implementation, classroom monitoring, and staff development; and builds long-term program strength through thoughtful planning, sound decision-making, and effective use of technology and data. Serving as an advocate for UETHDA and Head Start, this role also represents the program before leadership, governing bodies, and community partners while fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
- Promote child safety and active supervision by collaborating with managers, coordinators, and staff throughout all classroom routines.
- Coordinate facility construction, renovations, and playground development.
- Maintain professional relationships with vendors, funders, donors, tenants, and community partners.
- Develop, manage, and monitor budgets related to education, curriculum, and assigned program areas.
- Provide leadership and expertise in addressing children’s behavioral health, mental health, and disabilities needs.
- Connect staff and families with appropriate community resources through information, referrals, and coordination.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for mental health and disabilities services in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 14 paid holidays
- 1 day of vacation accrued per month worked
- 1 day of healthcare/personal accrued per month (12 days per year)
- Healthcare coverage is provided through the State of Tennessee, with UETHDA covering 100% of the monthly premium for employee-only plans (valued at approximately $600 per month or $7,200 annually). Additional coverage options are available, with any cost difference paid by the employee.
- Retirement Plan: Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% of annual wages on a pre-tax basis to the defined TCRS plan. UETHDA contributes an amortized amount as determined by TCRS. Employees become fully vested after five years of eligible service.
- Group Term Life Insurance (coverage equal to 1.5 times annual wages) and Voluntary Life Insurance are offered, with Group Term Life fully paid by UETHDA.
- Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability options are available at 100% cost to the employee.
- Additional 401(K) and 457 Savings Plan also available without employer match