Center Manager/Child Dev. Coordinator - Plymouth, Wisconsin

About the role

Employment references are required. The Center Manager/Child Development Coordinator (CDC) position requires employment with UMOS.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the hiring, orientation, and training of staff, complete and submit the required hiring paperwork in accordance with UMOS policies and procedures.
• Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely, organized, and legible manner.
• Monitor the Child Development and Wellness program, which includes, but is not limited to, mandatory Case Reviews, classroom observations, child file reviews, in-house staffing, monthly CLASS observations, classroom transitions, case notes and coordination of services while maintaining confidentiality of child and family.
• Ensure that physical environments conform to federal, state, and local regulations, which includes compliance with ADA, Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements and OSHA regulations by performing and/or assisting in completing the ADA compliance checklist, and renewals of facilities license and all related paperwork.
• Review and verify eligibility of children including documentation review, and signature of the certificate of Eligibility Form.
• Maintain and monitor classroom teachers for compliance of job duties (ex: screenings/assessments, home visits, conferences, individualization, lesson plans, child outcomes, portfolios, case recording, reports, classroom files, transitions, curriculum implementation).
• Provide guidance and support to include supervision of Health Services Worker in the implementation of Health, Nutrition and Disabilities program to include transition services, and ensure the coordination of services to children among staff.
• Monitor CACFP/SFSP in accordance with USDA regulations, which includes compliance to approved menus, scheduling of meals, special diets, reviewing and completion of required documents, monitoring necessary food substitutions and monitoring food safety and sanitation procedures of food service personnel.
• Implement UMOS Purchasing procedures through submittal of requisitions/ purchase requests and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment in DIRTS Inventory and/or other inventory control system.
• Complete all required documentation for assigned program areas (early education, mental health/wellness, Food services, transportation, and facilities) and activities thereof (ex. data entry, CACFP forms, child progress, family database, etc.).
• Plan and coordinate case reviews, weekly core team meetings, monthly staff meetings, monthly CLASS Observations, and attend meetings, seminars, workshops, open houses, parent activities and fatherhood activities.
• Develop and monitor the center budget and ensure expenditures comply with budgetary allotments based on enrollment and nonfederal share collections.
• Support and maintain active supervision, loading and unloading of children on and off buses, checking of buses, and maintaining staff-child ratios throughout the center.
• Assist in building and fostering partnerships and trust with families, center staff, and the general community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Possess a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
  • Have a Childcare Administrator’s Credential or be able to obtain within two years.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).
  • At least 2 years of classroom experience and/or combination of 1-year classroom and 1 year of supervisory experience.
  • Possess presentation/training experience.
  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Own transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, and have adequate insurance.

  Work Environment, Physical, And Sensory Demands

  Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending. Occasional lifting and moving up to 30 lbs. Frequent exposure to moderate temperatures. Frequent exposure to tools and equipment used in the workplace, including phones, computers, fax machines, copy machines, laminators, calculators, first aid equipment, and fire extinguishers. Frequent exposure to physical demands such as driving. Frequent exposure to sensory demands such as frequent exposure to moderate temperatures, tools and equipment used in the workplace, and physical demands such as standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting.

  Additional Eligibility Requirements

  • A criminal background check prior to employment.
  • A physical exam and TB screening test showing absence of tuberculosis within 30 days of employment.
  • SIDS & Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children (pre-service training).
  • Fire Extinguisher Training (Training is provided at the Center).
  • Proof of Certification of Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days.
  • Complete the online training modules and become reliable in Teaching Strategies within 30 days.
  • Register and provide evidence of Childcare Registration.
  • Complete the CLASS testing modules within 30 days.

  Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be considered at UMOS.org. Resumes alone are not accepted. UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.