Manager of Programs - Center Manager

The Center Manager will oversee the operations of a daycare center. The individual will manage center personnel, direct center teaching activities, and ensure that the center runs in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a closely related field. Related degree should consist of a minimum of 18 hours of closely related early childhood courses.
• Minimum three years of experience working with children. Experience should include the ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at-risk, special-needs, and culturally diverse populations.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral experience assisting families in need of services is highly desirable.
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening or weekend hours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet, and e-mail.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for local travel, as well as a valid Mississippi driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must meet Mississippi State requirements for early child educators: letter of suitability, health screening, and DHA required background check.
• Regular kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting, and sitting on the floor may be required, as well as the ability to respond to an emergency or crisis situation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee an ongoing program of activities that contributes to the care, growth, and development of children and families, conforming with governmental and agency standards for the physical and well-being of children and adults who use the centers
• Schedule assignments of center personnel, paid and volunteer, to ensure adequate adult/child ratio at all times; supervise and help evaluate all personnel; and facilitate conflict resolution
• Participate in departmental staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Supervise center record keeping required by licensing, governmental and agency policies, such as: children’s attendance and progress; health and safety inspections; requisitions and inventories; in-kind and non-federal contributions; and other documentation as required.
• Secure/ maintain supplies for the sites.
• Ensure agency-adopted curricula is being utilized correctly, using effective strategies to guide learning.
• Assist in conducting regular health and environment checklists, maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment, and assuring that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
• Meet regularly with assistant managers to exchange information pertinent to the identification and services of children with site operations; coordinate support staff to facilitate development of a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family and volunteer engagement and supports the role of families as the first and primary teachers of their children.
• Help plan and participate in family activity events and coordinate with the Family Support Coordinator (FSC) as needed to assist families to complete follow-ups for appointments (i.e. dental, medical, physical and mental health needs of families, etc.).
• Meet requirements of federal and county Head Start performance standards and codes of conduct, as well as other applicable local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity: This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor.