Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Position SummaryUnder the general direction of the Early Care and Education Coordinator, has primaryresponsibility for the daily oversight of center operations, including assurance ofcompliance with minimum standards and standards established to assure high-qualityearly childhood services. This position has oversight of a team of staff (infant and toddlercaregivers, teachers, teacher assistants, floaters, bus drivers, assistant site supervisor,administrative assistant, family advocates, cooks, and substitute pool) and facilitymanagement assuring the compliance with all funding source mandates, all applicablefederal, state, and local laws and regulations, and assures standards of excellenceincluding the Head Start Performance Standards are met. This position supports thedevelopment of the center structure, management systems, plans, policies andprocedures.Core ResponsibilitiesIn addition, this position has the responsibility for supporting the Early Care and EducationCoordinator with the administration, fiscal, legal, and center oversight for all within theprogram. It bears the responsibility of assuring that all classrooms are strategicallypositioned for future growth which allows the program to continue to support the agencyto fulfill its mission. This position also assists with determining eligibility, recruitment,selection, enrollment, and attendance of Early Head Start eligible children and families,including pregnant woman in accordance to the performance standards to support allEarly Childhood programs.Working Conditions1. Primarily an office position with various state or national travel (as deemednecessary or appropriate); noise level is usually moderate; sitting for long periodsof time.2. Regular and reliable attendance required.3. Should have a current and valid drivers license for on the job usage related to jobfunctions.Page 2 of 4Supervisory Relationships Directly supervises infant and toddler caregivers, teachers, teacher assistants,floaters, bus drivers, assistant site supervisor, administrative assistant, familyadvocates, cooks, and substitute pool within the GETCAP-HS/EHS early childhoodservices program. In a supervisory role follow staff disciplinary processes, plans, policies, andprocedures in accordance with the organization and program policy andproceduresMinimum Job RequirementsKnowledge and Skills: Ability to work independently and as part of a team and delegate responsibilitieseffectively to get the job done Ability to make decisions that are regulatory on organizational, federal, state,and local policy constraints, but occasionally requires independent decisionmakingas directed Excellent written, verbal and computer skills are required Frequently faces deadlines with attention to detail and must complete tasks in atimely and effective manner Knowledge and skills in Head Start system and services, adult learning styles,and coaching strategies Must gather and analyze data and regulatory material and make presentations toinform and educate staff, parents, and outside agencies utilizing variablemethods Strong management, organizational, problem solving skills, time managementskills, and positive interpersonal communicationPosition Qualifications: 2 to 5 years of management and supervisory experience and Direct/Relatedexperience in an Early Childhood Education program or a Head Start program ispreferred Bachelors Degree in Education, Early Childhood, Child development, Child SocialWork Special Education or Social Science field is required. A masters degree insimilar fields are preferred Criminal Background and finger print clearance Experiencing in managing organizational and programmatic experience inorganizing and development, or any equivalent combination of related trainingand experience Must adhere to Child Abuse Registry check and report child abuse/neglectaccording to agency procedures and the Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421 Must adhere to confidentiality standards, IDEA, and HIPPA laws Possess current First Aid and CPR cards with infant/child CPRPage 3 of 4 Working knowledge of early childhood development including social/emotionaldevelopment in early childhood and human services and supports and bestpracticesPhysical Requirements: To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), whichprohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, it isnecessary to specify the physical, mental and environmental conditions of theEssential Duties of the job The following codes are used to explain the frequency of physical activity:o F for frequently; O for occasionally; N for not at all; On the job theemployee must be able to carry/lift loads of:? (F) Light (up to 25lbs.), (N) Moderate (25-50lbs.), (N) Heavy (over50lbs.)o On the job the employee must:? (F) Bend, Sit, Squat and Kneel,? (F) Stand, Walk, Climb, and Push/Pull? (F) Handle objects (Manual Dexterity)? (F) Reach above shoulder level, and Use fine finger movements? (F) Talk and hear when working with officials, managers,colleagues, peers on the telephone or in person? (F) Specific vision abilities including close vision and distant vision? (O) Crawl Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, which work requires bending, stooping,lifting, pushing and pulling throughout the day To carry out this job an individual must be able to perform all essential andmajor functions of the job satisfactorily, however reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable any qualified person with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions of the jobOther/Special Requirements: 40 hours work week, generally Monday Friday, with some evening/weekendwork required; regular attendance required Primarily an office position with various state or national travel (as deemednecessary or appropriate; exposure to normal travel or traffic hazards) Should have a current and valid drivers license for on the job usage related tojob functions