Education Center Operator 12 month

About the role

The Education Center Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of each Head Start center. Functions include the delivery of the Head Start curriculum and effective instructional practices according to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Licensing Minimum Standards, policies and procedures that lead to effective school readiness and a high quality learning environment for children and families.

Essential Functions

• Center Oversight: Ensures that clients have access, as needed, to all five pillars of the social determinants of health with a trauma informed lens through Agency services and/or community partners.
• Supervise and provide oversight of day-to-day operations of assigned Head Start Center to ensure operations conform to Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Licensing Minimum Standards, agency policies and procedures.
• Identify service gaps and/or duplication in services to facilitate a well-coordinated service delivery system within the Head Start program and throughout the agency; and establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Support the effective implementation of all content areas, implementing all relevant policies and procedures.
• Manage the collection of data and service questionnaires/surveys through the completion of data and contractual tracking through the data management system and/or other tracking systems required by contract or agency needs correctly and on time.
• Prioritize workload, manage time, and meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Serve as an ambassador in supporting and contributing to healthy and productive communication throughout the agency with clients, staff and stakeholders.
• Communicate the rationale, methodology, and goals of the agency and Head Start program to community groups and organizations through written materials, oral presentations and media appearances; and participate in multi-agency coordination and collaboration activities focusing on culturally sensitive customer service.
• Aid in identifying and securing funds that enhance and expand program implementation efforts and overall development of Head Start services.
• Maintain and oversee assigned budgets.
• Work with senior management and staff regarding center fiscal management.
• Record Keeping and reporting of purchasing and tracking of supplies and equipment, staff timekeeping, and attendance.

School Readiness

• Has oversight of learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness; their understanding and use of language; their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary; their appreciation of books; their understanding of early math and early science; their problem-solving abilities; and their approaches to learning;
• Support the social and emotional development of children.

Supervision

• Supervise the recruitment, interviewing, training and placement of Head Start staff and volunteers, and the identification and recruitment of Head Start enrollment and participation.
• Support teaching staff in understanding child outcomes data and using it to improve practice and outcomes.
• Provide staff with coaching and support for quality improvement and professional growth through regular observation and formal and informal feedback.
• Provide leadership to staff to ensure the coordination and effective use of resources to accomplish the various programs and agency stated goals and objectives and infrastructure.
• Supervise staff by monitoring accountability responsibilities including, but not limited to, activity or service reports and documentation, approval of timesheets, travel, requests for paid time off, and training registrations; conduct individual development plans and performance appraisals; and structure staff development training and provide coaching for ongoing development.

Agency Responsibilities

• Represent the agency at meetings with groups and partners as requested.
• Maintain good relationships with stakeholders, current and potential Head Start children and their families, community and co-workers, focusing on providing excellent and culturally sensitive customer service and always presenting a positive image of the agency.
• Maintain a working environment which encourages mutual respect, promotes respectful and congenial relationships between employees and is free from all forms of harassment.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience Required: 2 years: 1. 2 years in the respective field.
• Licenses & Certifications Required: CPR/First Aid

Pay

$47,520 per year