SPSV-PROJECT KEYS SITE MANAGER-25-26-06

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Project KEYS Site Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent, and 18 years of age
2. At least 3 years of experience in a childcare environment and a strong understanding of child development
3. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
4. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills (including Microsoft Excel)
5. High energy and the ability to work well with staff, children, and parents and to foster a team environment.
6. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
7. Must clear full background check with Los Lunas Schools and ECECD

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Site Manager oversees the program's day-to-day operational activities. They must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating program environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Site Manager must be skilled in communicating with children and adults to meet the children's needs, effectively guide caregivers, and resolve parental concerns.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead by example; encourage team success through modeling and coaching.
2. Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
3. Maintain frequent communication with parents through formal and informal discussions and written communication.
4. Ensure all program policies and state regulations are met
5. Ensure staff and students are following planned activities and hygiene and safety standards.
6. Maintain accurate records, forms, and files
7. Maintain confidentiality of information
8. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
9. Stay updated with training and education requirements
10. Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

SALARY AND WORK YEAR: As established by the Los Lunas Schools current Paraprofessional / Health Assistant Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION: The performance of this position will be evaluated annually.

PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING: This position requires the employee to function at a “medium” physical capacity, as defined by Worker’s Compensation statutes. A medium physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, and talk to and hear voices at many levels. You may also be required to kneel, bend, squat, crawl, or sit on the floor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:

          WORK ACTIONS:

               Finger dexterity     F

               Sitting                   O                                      Standing     O                        Walking     F

          REPETITIVE MOTIONS:

               Hand:                                                 right     F                    left     F                  both     F

               Foot:                                                  right     F                    left     F                  both     F

              Grasping: hand                                   right     F                    left     F                    

              Fine manipulation:                             right     F                    left     F                 

          USE OF HEAD AND NECK:

               Static                       O                                    Flexing        O                        Rotating:    O

          WORK POSITIONS:

               Bending                  O                                    Squatting     R                        Crawling     R

               Climbing                R                                     Reaching     O                        Vision         C

          ACTIVITIES:

                Unprotected Heights                      R                         Driving automotive equipment     R

                Around machinery                         R                         Temperature extremes                  R

                Noise and vibration                        R                          Hazards                                        F

                Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals                                      R   

          BALANCE AND COORDINATION:                                  C

Definitions:     R = rarely = 1% to 9% of a 7 hour day

                        O = occasionally = 10 to 33% of a 7 hour day

                        F = frequently = 34% to 66% of a 7 hour day

                        C = continuously = 67% to 100 % of a 7 hour day