Early Childhood Education Site Manager

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more

Information, Please See

https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12983377

The Site Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day

operation of the center and meeting the Head Start Performance

Standards, Public Health Regulations, and DCFS Licensing Standards. An

important role of the Site Manager position is to provide vision and

leadership to education staff in creating a positive learning

environment where Head Start children gain the skills, knowledge, and

attitudes that lead to future school success. Additionally, the Site

Manager supports teachers and assistant teachers to become exceptional

early childhood educators by engaging in their professional development,

modeling effective teaching practices, and implementing agency policies

and procedures. Our organization requires that the Site Manager ensures

a supportive and welcoming environment every day and fosters a sense of

safety for staff, families, and children.\

\

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or
  
  

a related field with coursework in early childhood education and

early education teaching experience

• Three years of supervisory experience
• Education in Business Administration is preferred and will be given
  
  

preference

• CLASS observer certified preferred
• Knowledge of Head Start and other agency rules and regulations
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience with recruitment, staffing, and operations
  
  

management

• Prior direct supervision experience with teams of 20-30 people
• Demonstrated organization and project management skills
• Must Possess skills in oral and written communication, and
  
  

interpersonal and management skills necessary to effectively

supervise staff, relate to children, families, and community

agencies

• Must possess strong skills in the use of common office software for
  
  

word processing, e-mails, internet, spreadsheets, and databases

• Ability to learn the use of web-based systems
• Learn the Head Start and other agency rules and regulations within
  
  

three months

• Experience with populations, including at-risk families
• Must meet all requirements of the Department of Children and Family
  
  

Services

• Respect for family, staff and agency confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to adjust to change frequently
• Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, and other work sites
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Respect for the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act
  
  

and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Summary

Status: Full-Time/Year-Round\

FLSA Classification: Exempt\

Hours: 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m., M-F\

Starting Wage: \$35.66\

\

Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement,

tuition reimbursement, high-quality programming, and great work

environment!