Early Childhood Programs Manager

POSITION: Early Childhood Programs Manager

DEPARTMENT: Programs - Early Childhood Department

REPORTS TO: Chief Programs Officer

Wage & Hour Status: Exempt / Full-time Pay Grade: 140 CSC / Manager Hiring Range: $52,000 – $57,200 /Year

PURPOSE: Responsible for oversight and coordination of Early Childhood Programs (EC), School Readiness (SR) Inclusion, and the Help Me Grow System (HMG).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements and manages evidenced-based and/or evidenced-informed programming related to parenting, early literacy, and special needs.
• Exercises independent judgment in the establishment, interpretation, coordination, and evaluation of said programs.
• Creates and annually updates/reviews program procedures.
• Train, supervise, evaluate, and coach direct service staff as related to EC programs.
• Present publicly in written, verbal, electronic, and face-to-face forums to ELCMC staff, Board, community partners, child care, and medical providers as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with ELCMC goals, as well as ensure that grant funded program(s) objectives are being met working in conjunction with other ELCMC related departments as required.
• Work with the Chief Program Officer (CPO) to develop department budgets and strategic plans for the department as appropriate.
• Create new program designs based on community need and the state-approved ELCMC plan, as needed.
• Works with other ELCMC staff, as appropriate, assist with projects to ensure Coalition’s goals are achieved, including staff development training.
• Collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate.
• Work with CPO to develop procedures in compliance with applicable Florida Statutes and rules governing ELCMC, specifically within the realm of EC programs.
• Respond to requests for information timely and within confidentially guidelines.
• Takes initiative for ensuring programmatic integrity by maintaining model fidelity of all programming.
• Develops a system to fully evaluate programming that will illustrate projected goal attainment. This will include setting measurable and reportable goals for each program along with step-by-step strategies for implementation.
• Compiles, submits, and presents quarterly reports to include outputs, outcomes, and other performance measures for each program.
• Adheres to all regulations, grant/contract requirements, and statutes relating to federal, state, and privately funded programs.
• Builds capacity in the community for the growth of early childhood programming in Marion County.
• Conducts regularly scheduled team meetings and supervision meetings.
• Works in tandem with CPO to research expanded grant funding.
• Completes procurement and purchase orders for program and training needs.
• Acts in the capacity of a back-up facilitator for programs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Organizational & Professional Responsibilities:

• Participates in Coalition, DOE/DEL, and community partner meetings, trainings, and webinars to maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support program integrity, fiscal accountability, and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in and support a minimum of two Coalition-sponsored and community outreach events outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or closely related field.
• Two-years or more experience working within the early education or closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, or demonstrated competence may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Direct knowledge of early education and childcare in Marion County.
• Ability to speak, interpret and translate Spanish is a positive asset for the position.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds as well as interact with all levels of management.
• Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (with emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel). Knowledge of Statewide Information System preferred.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• Should be creative, energetic, a self-starter, able to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or closely related field.
• Three-year experience working within the education field.

Requirements:

Work Environment:

Works primarily in an office environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $57,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Must submit and pass a level 1 background screening and drug screening.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ocala, FL 34471: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person