Early Head Start - Center Manager

Working at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), we value every team member’s contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a Center Manager to join the NVFS in our Early Childhood Education team! As the EHS Center Manager, you will plan, organize, implement, and coordinate services of the child development center, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority, including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision. As the Center Manager, you are responsible for growth, compliance, and quality of service of the Center. This position is a part of the NVFS’ Management Team.  

Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

This position has a starting salary in the high 50s to mid 60s.

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

Staff Supervision and Development:

• Identify and fulfill staffing needs; work collaboratively with each staff member on talent development process to set job and development goals; approval of timesheet, leave and reimbursement requests, provide ongoing staff training to enable direct service staff to deliver client service effectively.
• Supervise program staff including regular individual and group staff meetings and client consultation; ensure proper classroom ratio and monitors classroom activities for quality and completeness.
• Identify and work with Director on reviewing administrative areas that are affecting direct service providers, their work with clients, and the fiscal integrity of the program.
• Keep apprised of legislative activity and developments that may impact the Agency’s EHS program.
• Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet federal guidelines.
• Make sure staff is aware of agency’s strategic plan and how ECD fits into it.

Client Service Delivery:

• Monitor, observe and guide classroom activities and standards and discipline of center employees as appropriate.
• Develop, implement and monitor client recruitment/referral efforts to meet the program and division goals; maintain active waitlist and ensures full enrollment.
• Create and maintain a strong working relationship with parents.   Respond to parents’ concerns in a timely and respectful manner.  Encourage active participation from parents on local Parent Committees and Policy Council.
• Develop or assist in the development of new program services.

Compliance and Reporting Requirements:

• Ensure that service delivery is performed according to and within the NVFS mission, policy/statewide directive/procedural directions/case management model, COA standards, health and safety and contractual/licensing (Head Start Performance Standards and National Association for the Education of Young Children) requirements.
• Prepare narrative and statistical reports to the Agency and contract monitors measuring program effectiveness.
• Responsible for goals and objectives of contract for programs; includes NVFS outcomes and reporting.

Meeting and Community Outreach/Resource Participation:

• Act as liaison with community, civic, and business groups on behalf of Early Childhood programs; participates in appropriate community task force committees; develops and monitors public relations within the scope of Agency mission and goals.

Your Background:  We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited college or university preferred. (Graduate degree can be substituted with two years of related work experience for every year of graduate level worked.)  Must meet state and county requirements for site administrator.
• At least three (3) years of experience providing direct supervision of staff.
• At least three (3) years program management experience specializing in human services.
• Experience managing an Early Head Start center-based program preferred.
• Oral and written fluency in English required. Additional language skills always welcome.
• Proficiency in usage of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks upon hire.

• TB test and physical examination.

• May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work is primarily done at a child development center, but some travel to community locations, agency office sites and meetings may be required.