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Northern Virginia Family Services · 4 months ago

Early Head Start - Center Manager

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. They are seeking a Center Manager for their Early Childhood Education team to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate services of the child development center while ensuring compliance and quality of service.

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Responsibilities

Identify and fulfill staffing needs; work collaboratively with each staff member on talent development process to set job and development goals; approval of timesheet, leave and reimbursement requests, provide ongoing staff training to enable direct service staff to deliver client service effectively

Supervise program staff including regular individual and group staff meetings and client consultation; ensure proper classroom ratio and monitors classroom activities for quality and completeness

Identify and work with Director on reviewing administrative areas that are affecting direct service providers, their work with clients, and the fiscal integrity of the program

Keep apprised of legislative activity and developments that may impact the Agency’s EHS program

Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet federal guidelines

Make sure staff is aware of agency’s strategic plan and how ECD fits into it

Monitor, observe and guide classroom activities and standards and discipline of center employees as appropriate

Develop, implement and monitor client recruitment/referral efforts to meet the program and division goals; maintain active waitlist and ensures full enrollment

Create and maintain a strong working relationship with parents. Respond to parents’ concerns in a timely and respectful manner. Encourage active participation from parents on local Parent Committees and Policy Council

Develop or assist in the development of new program services

Ensure that service delivery is performed according to and within the NVFS mission, policy/statewide directive/procedural directions/case management model, COA standards, health and safety and contractual/licensing (Head Start Performance Standards and National Association for the Education of Young Children) requirements

Prepare narrative and statistical reports to the Agency and contract monitors measuring program effectiveness

Responsible for goals and objectives of contract for programs; includes NVFS outcomes and reporting

Act as liaison with community, civic, and business groups on behalf of Early Childhood programs; participates in appropriate community task force committees; develops and monitors public relations within the scope of Agency mission and goals

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationProgram ManagementStaff SupervisionClient Service DeliveryCompliance ReportingCommunity OutreachMicrosoft Office SuiteOralWritten FluencyBasic Technological ToolsAdditional Language Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required

Must meet state and county requirements for site administrator

At least three (3) years of experience providing direct supervision of staff

At least three (3) years program management experience specializing in human services

Oral and written fluency in English required

Proficiency in usage of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet required

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required

Successful completion of background checks upon hire

TB test and physical examination

May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Work is primarily done at a child development center, but some travel to community locations, agency office sites and meetings may be required

Preferred

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited college or university

Experience managing an Early Head Start center-based program

Company

Northern Virginia Family Services

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) ensures everyone, at every life stage, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community.

Founded in 1924

Oakton, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees