Manager – Early Child Care Quality

About Houston‑Galveston Area Council: The Houston‑Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country, serving a diverse area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. The agency addresses cross‑jurisdictional issues, influences transportation decisions, supports senior safety, connects people to jobs, assists families after natural disasters, preserves water quality, and works to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team charged with educating parents about quality child‑care options, enhancing children’s early learning, and supporting early‑learning programs to improve child‑care quality.
• Oversee administration of the Texas Workforce Commission’s early child‑care quality program policies and procedures, including contracting and budgeting for the HGAC region.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and expertise in Texas Rising Star (TRS) and early‑care quality policies, procedures, and family‑engagement practices.
• Oversee and manage collection and review of TRS program caseload data; coordinate data collection, analysis, and sharing of findings and outcomes.
• Effectively coordinate EEC programs and organizations to connect families and early‑education programs to a streamlined infrastructure for child‑care financial assistance, information, referrals, and family supports.
• Develop and maintain materials and communication methods to ensure families receive accessible, accurate, and timely information on TWC financial assistance and early child‑care programs and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Government, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Rising Star (TRS) program, TWC early child‑care quality, or related roles.
• Exceptional leadership and project‑management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in digital marketing, social‑media management, and content creation.
• Exceptional understanding of workforce development.
• Aptitude for collaborative teamwork within a diverse and dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• Five (5) years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in related job duties.

All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support the organization’s commitment to excellence. H‑GAC is an equal‑opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.