Center Service Manager I

Position Summary

The Center Service Manager I is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a single Early or Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program site and supervises up to 20 staff. They manage center operations and ancillary service needs, promote school readiness, and actively supervise children.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

• Education / Background: Associate degree in education, child development or early childhood education (ECE) or in a related field is required. A BA, MA, or Higher Degree with coursework equivalent to a major in ECE is preferred. Additionally, a combination totaling 2 years of progressive experience in an early childhood setting and/or administrative/supervisory experience is required.

• Other requirements: Ability to provide leadership, handle multiple priorities/tasks through various program components. Knowledge of early childhood development and/or Head Start Performance Standards (issued 9/1/16) and the Head Start Act (12/7/07) is preferred. Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred. Knowledge in managing program finance, budgets, data entry, and use of computer, computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems are required.

• Texas Department of Family and Protective Child Care Center Director’s Certificate and/or New Mexico Family and Protective Child-Care Center Director’s Certificate.

Benefits

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