What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Early Childhood Program Manager position at Family Development Center?
Program Manager – Therapeutic Early Childhood/Center-Based Program
Location: Roseburg, Oregon (may include travel to Canyonville, Winston/Green, Glide, and Sutherlin)
Reports To: Executive Director
Position Type: Full-Time
General Function
The Program Manager provides supervision and support to teacher/interventionists in the therapeutic early childhood program and Outreach. Ensures compliance with Relief Nursery and state rules and standards. Assists Executive Director with and/or provides assistance to staff in crisis and emergency situations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Program Oversight
- Actively participate in the agency’s leadership team including weekly team meetings and monthly leadership meetings.
- Supervise staff in the development and implementation of the curriculum for the early childhood classroom and infant/toddler classrooms.
- Supervise staff in the assessment of family needs.
- Supervise staff in the development of goals for family service plans that are based on family needs, parent needs and child needs.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices.
- Coordinate the assessment of children enrolled in the Nursery.
- Assist the Executive Director in organizational planning and operations.
Staff Supervision & Development
- Supervise and support assigned classroom and home visiting staff.
- Provide consistent written and verbal feedback on classroom dynamics, curriculum, home visiting, and documentation.
- Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching of new and current staff.
- Create and monitor individualized staff development and quality improvement plans.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of:
- Department of Early Learning and Care licensing standards.
- Parent Relief Nursery Quality Assurance Standards.
- Monitor and support accurate documentation and data entry.
- Participate in a professional manor in required meetings, trainings, and community events.
Additional Duties
- Support and supervise classroom volunteers in coordination with the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Attend workshops and conferences to remain up-to-date on best practices.
- Drive to service locations across Douglas County using a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed).
Entry Requirements
- Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child/Family Development, Psychology, Family Services, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field.
- Experience:
- A combination of 4 years in Early Childhood Education, counseling, social work or related field.
- A combination of 4 years experience in both ECE classrooms and conducting home visits.
- Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience working with parents of young children/clients in their home environments, and high risk populations preferred.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Understanding of child development (birth to age six).
- Familiarity with child abuse indicators and prevention.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional manner.
- Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse, at-risk families.
- Computer literacy required.
- Bilingual and/or bi-cultural applicants strongly encouraged.
Employment Requirements (Contingent Upon):
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle.
- Proof of current auto insurance.
- Completion of the Department of Early Learning and Care Background Check.
- Clean 3-year DMV court print driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $35