Head Start Center Manager (Gordon - $44,919 to $55,797)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

Under the direction of the Head Start Director, the Center Manager directs staff to ensure that all service area activities are performed in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Georgia Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Rules and Regulations, National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Tallatoona CAP, Inc. (TCAP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviews and hires center level employees in collaboration with Service Managers.
• Approves time and attendance, travel and leave request for center employees.
• Provides orientation to new employees, Substitutes and Volunteers.
• Conducts performance evaluations in collaboration with documentation from Program Managers.
• Counsels and provides training opportunities for center level staff to improve job performance.
• Schedules/assigns children to age appropriate classrooms with the assistance of Program Managers.
• Supports and ensures developmentally appropriate practices are implemented in the center.
• Ensures center is staffed according to agency policies, including arranging for Substitutes as needed.
• Confirms center volunteer goals are met and reviews in-kind for accuracy prior to submission to Central Office.
• Inspects buildings and grounds for cleanliness and any needed repairs. Reports repairs needed to Facilities Manager.
• Reviews applications for eligibility, selection and enrollment of Head Start eligible children.
• Ensures enrollment is maintained at the center and that timely replacement of children occurs.
• Responsible for reviewing and coordinating applications for eligibility, selection and enrollment of Head Start eligible children.
• Conducts staff meetings, no less than monthly.
• Ensures that monthly fire/tornado/severe weather/lock down drills are conducted and proper documentation of drills is submitted to Central Office.
• Maintains an inventory of agency property; requests and maintains adequate supplies and equipment for center operations.
• Monitors activities of center level staff.
• Organizes center parent committee, conducts parent meetings in conjunction with the parent committee president and provides center and program information to parents in a timely manner.
• Ensures that parent committee elections are held and that appropriate offices are filled for representation on the Policy Council.
• Works to resolve parent complaints/concerns in a timely manner.
• Monitors center level files (staff, family and children) to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines.
• Maintains staff files in accordance with all applicable guidelines.
• Generates required center level reports for program monitoring/improvement, reviews and takes necessary action to ensure compliance with agency guidelines
• Advocates for program in the community, developing key partnerships/collaborations with the community that support the program.
• Conducts CLASS screenings and ensures appropriate implementation of the curriculum.
• Participates in Agency’s annual Self-Assessment.
• Other duties assigned/required by Management/Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be effective in writing and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and multi-task.
• Must have access to a vehicle, a valid GA Drivers’ License and the ability to maintain adequate liability insurance.
• Must be able to attend required meetings and trainings at various locations.
• Must have the ability to work with diverse individuals inclusive but not limited to all ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must possess leadership skills and child development program management skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Must have basic office and computer skills (MS Office, email, internet research, etc.).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or Educational Leadership/Administration with at least three years’ experience in childcare center management; or any equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience listed herein.
• Proficient with both oral and written English. Spanish (bilingual) skills preferred.

Work Environment

This job operates in a childcare environment. This role routinely requires interactions with children, parents, noisy and fast paced day to day activities. Requires uses of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements:

These physical requirements are necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the describe role. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Manager's job.

While performing the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is also required to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, bend walk, reach with arms and hands, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, and use his or her hands and fingers, to write, type and select. Visual acuity required by this job includes but is not limited to close vision and distant vision.

Pay: $44,919.00 - $55,797.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person