Assistant Center Manager

Commission On Economic Opportunity•Troy, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

CEO is seeking an Assistant Center Manager to assist with the management of center operations and assigned staff. The Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. It is a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.

Requirements

AAS degree in Early Childhood or a related field or CPAC Credential
Knowledge of Daycare licensing regulations
Prior supervisory or program management experience
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned location.
Implement and enforce all ECS department policies, procedures, and regulations as they pertain to Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework, Performance Standards, and Day Care licensing program requirements.
Actively participate in the NYS OCFS Day Care Licensing Renewal Process.
Supervise assigned staff and assist with the supervision of all center staff in compliance with all agency and personnel policies, procedures, OCFS regulations, and contracts (if applicable).
Assist with conducting a comprehensive orientation to new staff.
Provide daily support, observations, and monitoring of all assigned classrooms and staff.
Build a positive working relationship with the community and collaborating agencies and/or partners.
Promote parent involvement activities and refer families to other CEO programs, as needed.
Ensure the timely review and submission of all required paperwork, and reports including electronic approvals of time timesheets, purchase orders, in-kind and enrollment following CEO policies and procedures.
Supervise all assigned substitutes, volunteers, student teachers, interns, and service providers in classrooms following agency and department policies and procedures.
Works in partnership and communicates effectively with building tenants or service providers, as applicable at each location.
Act as a role model for all staff to follow, consistently supporting and enforcing policies, procedures, and agency mission.

Benefits

Healthcare
dental
vision insurance
Flexible spending
dependent care accounts
Cash payment for waiving health insurance
Telemedicine
PTO
Sick time accruals
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
12 paid holidays annually
December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package
Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible.
Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program