Position Purpose: The position will support the Center Administrator in managing and overseeing programmatic operations for the assigned Head Start Center. 

 

• Supervise center staff in the absence of the Center Administrator.

• Inform the Center Administrator of staffing needs and changes immediately.

• Assist in mid-year and annual performance evaluations of center staff. 

• Maintain an up-to-date listing of all staff credentials and records on professional development pursuit status for those pursuing degree course work to assure staff progress towards educational requirements as supported by MAP and Head Start Performance Standards.

• Monitor the use of supplies, equipment, and materials to ensure sufficient operating levels are available at all times; report waste and abuse to the Center Administrator immediately; prepare and submit requests for replenishment as needed in accordance with established RFS procedures. 

• Attend monthly Parent Committee to establish and support positive rapport with parents. 

• Perform other duties as requested by the Center Administrator.

• Assist in the coordination and arrangement of services in all functional areas, utilizing internal and external resources to provide quality service as deemed appropriate for each enrolled family to include but not limited to the following areas: 

• Monitor all classrooms daily to observe staff: child interactions and to assure staff: child ratio is being maintained.

• Notify the Center Administrator immediately of staffing or Teacher needs identified.

• Ensure cleaning schedules are posted and followed accordingly; report variances to the Center Administrator immediately.

• Assure daily walk-through of playground areas prior to children’s outside activities.

• Submit a bi-weekly written report on center operations to the Center Administrator.

• Create and/or maintain up-to-date documentation as appropriate to support center operations.

• Regular written memos, correspondence, and reports.

• Responsible for monthly safety checks, fire drills, safety meetings, and updating the safety log.

• Investigate any child or staff incidents, assuring all forms are complete and notifying the appropriate authorities and/or supervisor.

• Implement and support “best practices” in early education programming in conjunction with the early childhood staff when applicable.

• Responsible for monitoring and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and standards, as well as with any state and federal contracts, health, safety, and childcare licensing regulations and renewal.

 

• Complete active supervision training and follow active supervision policies and procedures at all times when working with children.

• Ensures all staff working with children also complete active supervision training and follow active supervision policies and procedures at all times.

• Understand and implement all required policies and procedures related to the active supervision of children at all times, including:

o Observation of the environment, evaluating that children have a place to play and they can be observed and listened to at all times.

o Continuously scan & count for children under care and report accurate numbers when asked.

o Listen to children at all times to identify potential danger, like specific sounds or the lack of any sound that may trigger an action.

o Develop knowledge of the children under care to anticipate their behavior, perform wellness checks, and be proactive and avoid putting children in danger.

• Collaborates with the Bus Driver in teaching children the correct safety procedures for boarding and exiting a bus as well as the danger zones around the vehicle.

• Checks independently from the bus driver that the bus is empty at the end of each run and that all children are accounted for.

• Interacts with children throughout their time on the bus to extend and reinforce classroom learning.

• Ensure that indoor and outdoor equipment and facilities are clean and do not present any hazards.

• Ensure that classrooms and centers are equipped with safety supplies that are readily accessible to staff.

• Associate’s degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or an equivalent combination.

• Strong knowledge of Head Start practice of Early Childhood Development.

• Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care regulatory environment, and child development, social service programs, or related areas in a non-profit organization. 

• Demonstrated experience in administration and supervision, office management, case management, or related areas.

• Oral and written communication skills, which support positive feedback among operational levels.

• Ability to prioritize, organize, problem-solve, and effectively handle multiple tasks. 

• Ability to accurately transcribe verbal communications to written format.

• Occasional lifting of 50 lbs.

• Some kneeling, stooping, bending, and extended periods of sitting throughout the day.

• Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time throughout the day.

• Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, and with short notice.