Center Manager

Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Early Care and Education Coordinator, has primary
responsibility for the daily oversight of center operations, including assurance of
compliance with minimum standards and standards established to assure high-quality
early childhood services. This position has oversight of a team of staff (infant and toddler
caregivers, teachers, teacher assistants, floaters, bus drivers, assistant site supervisor,
administrative assistant, family advocates, cooks, and substitute pool) and facility
management assuring the compliance with all funding source mandates, all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and assures standards of excellence
including the Head Start Performance Standards are met. This position supports the
development of the center structure, management systems, plans, policies and
procedures.
Core Responsibilities
In addition, this position has the responsibility for supporting the Early Care and Education
Coordinator with the administration, fiscal, legal, and center oversight for all within the
program. It bears the responsibility of assuring that all classrooms are strategically
positioned for future growth which allows the program to continue to support the agency
to fulfill its mission. This position also assists with determining eligibility, recruitment,
selection, enrollment, and attendance of Early Head Start eligible children and families,
including pregnant woman in accordance to the performance standards to support all
Early Childhood programs.
Working Conditions
1. Primarily an office position with various state or national travel (as deemed
necessary or appropriate); noise level is usually moderate; sitting for long periods
of time.
2. Regular and reliable attendance required.
3. Should have a current and valid driver’s license for on the job usage related to job
functions.
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Supervisory Relationships
• Directly supervises infant and toddler caregivers, teachers, teacher assistants,
floaters, bus drivers, assistant site supervisor, administrative assistant, family
advocates, cooks, and substitute pool within the GETCAP-HS/EHS early childhood
services program.
• In a supervisory role follow staff disciplinary processes, plans, policies, and
procedures in accordance with the organization and program policy and
procedures
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and delegate responsibilities
effectively to get the job done
• Ability to make decisions that are regulatory on organizational, federal, state,
and local policy constraints, but occasionally requires independent decisionmaking
as directed
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills are required
• Frequently faces deadlines with attention to detail and must complete tasks in a
timely and effective manner
• Knowledge and skills in Head Start system and services, adult learning styles,
and coaching strategies
• Must gather and analyze data and regulatory material and make presentations to
inform and educate staff, parents, and outside agencies utilizing variable
methods
• Strong management, organizational, problem solving skills, time management
skills, and positive interpersonal communication
Position Qualifications:
• 2 to 5 years of management and supervisory experience and Direct/Related
experience in an Early Childhood Education program or a Head Start program is
preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood, Child development, Child Social
Work Special Education or Social Science field is required. A master’s degree in
similar fields are preferred
• Criminal Background and finger print clearance
• Experiencing in managing organizational and programmatic experience in
organizing and development, or any equivalent combination of related training
and experience
• Must adhere to Child Abuse Registry check and report child abuse/neglect
according to agency procedures and the Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421
• Must adhere to confidentiality standards, IDEA, and HIPPA laws
• Possess current First Aid and CPR cards with infant/child CPR
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• Working knowledge of early childhood development including social/emotional
development in early childhood and human services and supports and best
practices
Physical Requirements:
• To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, it is
necessary to specify the physical, mental and environmental conditions of the
Essential Duties of the job
• The following codes are used to explain the frequency of physical activity:
o "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all; On the job the
employee must be able to carry/lift loads of:
▪ (F) Light (up to 25lbs.), (N) Moderate (25-50lbs.), (N) Heavy (over
50lbs.)
o On the job the employee must:
▪ (F) Bend, Sit, Squat and Kneel,
▪ (F) Stand, Walk, Climb, and Push/Pull
▪ (F) Handle objects (Manual Dexterity)
▪ (F) Reach above shoulder level, and Use fine finger movements
▪ (F) Talk and hear when working with officials, managers,
colleagues, peers on the telephone or in person
▪ (F) Specific vision abilities including close vision and distant vision
▪ (O) Crawl
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, which work requires bending, stooping,
lifting, pushing and pulling throughout the day
• To carry out this job an individual must be able to perform all essential and
major functions of the job satisfactorily, however reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable any qualified person with disabilities to perform essential
functions of the job
Other/Special Requirements:
• 40 hours work week, generally Monday – Friday, with some evening/weekend
work required; regular attendance required
• Primarily an office position with various state or national travel (as deemed
necessary or appropriate; exposure to normal travel or traffic hazards)
• Should have a current and valid driver’s license for on the job usage related to
job functions