Preschool Center Manager

Company Description

Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials (ELE) We are a non profit organization that offers preschool services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up.

Full-time positions enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position is 204 working days and 11 paid Holidays; a typical work week Monday - Friday with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Some occasional evening work may be required. Summer work may be available and may be required depending on agency need.

The Center Manager/Coach is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a center, providing leadership in the role of site administrator and Instructional Coach of a comprehensive high-quality preschool and family service program. The position supervises and coaches 6 - 11 teaching staff employees who provide services for approximately 49 - 80 children and families.

This position is chiefly responsible for supporting educational quality, the achievement of school readiness goals, curriculum implementation and positive child outcomes for children. Monitors the overall implementation and design of educational activities at the center level by supervising teaching staff, working cooperatively with other service area front line staff and coordinators, adhering to ELE policies and procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards, monitoring supply inventory, including facility and technological needs to maintain a welcoming and safe learning environment and providing support and guidance to Head Start parents, guardians, and volunteers.

In support of Early Learning Essentials's (ELE) School Readiness plan, promotes high quality learning and works toward the overall achievement of agency's school readiness goals for children, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act and ELE's Policies and Procedures. Functionally supervises teaching staff of assigned center. This position is not eligible for telecommuting as it is front-line work in nature working face-to-face with children and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a BA Degree with major in Early Childhood Education, or a related field as agreed equivalent at the discretion of the agency that supports high quality implementation of our educational program (Official transcript must be attached to the employment application).
• Previous relevant experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start or preschool setting.
• Currently CLASS reliable or able to become reliable within six (6) months.
• Must be currently or able to become Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater reliable within two (2) months.
• Official or unofficial transcript which shows the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the employment application.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable and may be required depending on location.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to handle/re-redirect child challenging behaviors.
• Thorough knowledge of Early Childhood developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, ChildPlus, Google Docs.
• Strong conflict resolution, team building and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to translate theory into practice and to coach adult learners to apply professional knowledge.
• Ability to recognize existing strengths of teaching staff and build positive, supportive relationships.
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, be detail-oriented, and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow strict federal regulatory requirements and agency established guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, staff, co-workers, community groups, area specialists, and other related agencies and people.
• Ability to write and speak the English language in a proficient and professional manner to meet requirements of the job.
• Must be able to travel to and from classrooms in private vehicle; must provide a copy of state-required proof of insurance every six months.

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