Assistant Center Director
About The Position
The Assistant Center Director supports the operation of the center and the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The role may assume center responsibilities, including staff supervision and center operations, when needed, and may temporarily fill in for staff absences or other staffing shortages. The position also supports transportation, health and special services, case management coordination, and relationships with service providers and community partners. The Assistant Center Director maintains required center records, checklists, data, supplies, and equipment while performing duties safely, professionally, and confidentially.
Responsibilities
- Assume center responsibilities, including staff supervision and center operations, when needed.
- Prepare written correspondence between the center and parents.
- Supervise children who are ill or injured until their parents can pick them up.
- Assist with supervision and implementation of the center’s transportation component.
- Contact parents when children become ill or another emergency occurs.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to promote the progress of the Head Start program.
- Temporarily fill in for staff shortages resulting from absences and other factors.
- Prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports in accordance with required policies and standards, including center daily attendance.
- Maintain completion of the Good Morning Checklist, Sanitation Checklist, and Playground Safety Checklist.
- Maintain accurate data collection for Health and Special Services components related to Performance Standards and PIR.
- Assist MET-Head Start coordination and management staff in ensuring participants receive appropriate case management services related to families’ expressed needs, goals, and interests, as documented on program forms.
- Provide supervised assistance in locating and maintaining professional relationships with service providers and community partners in the project area and surrounding communities.
- Maintain accurate inventory of center supplies and equipment.
- Report to work at the scheduled time and maintain good attendance; perform duties safely, promptly, and professionally; and participate positively in program activities.
- Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
- Assist in meeting the agency’s non-federal share matching requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
