Center Manager/Child Dev. Coordinator - Plymouth, Wisconsin

UMOS•Plymouth, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Manager/Child Development Coordinator (CDC) is responsible for overseeing various aspects of the center's operations, including staff management, program monitoring, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role involves direct supervision of coordinating staff and other center personnel, ensuring the physical environment meets all required standards, and monitoring the Child Development and Wellness program. The position also includes responsibilities related to child eligibility verification, monitoring classroom teachers, managing health and nutrition programs, overseeing food services, and completing all necessary documentation. The CDC plays a key role in financial management, including budget development and monitoring expenditures, as well as ensuring the collection of nonfederal shares. Additionally, the role involves fostering partnerships with families and the community, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Be 21 years of age or older.
Possess a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Childcare Administrator’s Credential or ability to obtain within two years.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must have at least 2 years of classroom experience and/or combination of 1-year classroom and 1 year of supervisory experience.
Possess presentation/training experience.
Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Have own transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, and have adequate insurance.
A criminal background check prior to employment.
A physical exam and TB screening test showing absence of tuberculosis within 30 days of employment.
SIDS & Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children (pre-service training).
Fire Extinguisher Training (Training is provided at the Center).
Proof of Certification of Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days.
Complete the online training modules and become reliable in Teaching Strategies within 30 days.
Register and provide evidence of Childcare Registration.
Complete the CLASS testing modules within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

Participate in the hiring, orientation, and training of staff, complete and submit the required hiring paperwork in accordance with UMOS policies and procedures that includes developing and maintaining employee work schedules, submit overtime requests including justification and review and approve timesheets.
Provides direct supervision to coordinating staff, Teachers, Health Services Worker, Family Services Advocate, Bus Driver, Bus Monitor and Food Services Manager that includes but is not limited to training and technical assistance, performance appraisals, creating and monitoring Professional Development Plans, and using various tools including the CLASS Observation Tool.
Ensure that physical environments conform to federal, state, and local regulations, which includes compliance with ADA, Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements and OSHA regulations by performing and/or assisting in completing the ADA compliance checklist, and renewals of facilities license and all related paperwork.
Monitor the Child Development and Wellness program, which includes, but is not limited to mandatory Case Reviews, classroom observations, child file reviews, in-house staffing, monthly CLASS observations, classroom transitions, case notes and coordination of services while maintaining confidentiality of child and family, and, as necessary, perform classroom teacher duties.
Review and verify eligibility of children including documentation review, and signature of the certificate of Eligibility Form.
Monitor classroom teachers for compliance of job duties (ex: screenings/assessments, home visits, conferences, individualization, lesson plans, child outcomes, portfolios, case recording, reports, classroom files, transitions, curriculum implementation), employee evaluations, classroom child and teacher observations, classroom management and organization, file reviews referrals and follow-ups to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, Head Start performance standards, and state licensing requirements.
Provide guidance and support to include supervision of Health Services Worker in the implementation of Health, Nutrition and Disabilities program to include transition services, and ensure the coordination of services to children among staff.
Monitor CACFP/SFSP in accordance with USDA regulations, which includes compliance to approved menus, scheduling of meals, special diets, reviewing and completion of required documents, monitoring necessary food substitutions and monitoring food safety and sanitation procedures of food service personnel.
Complete all required documentation for assigned program areas (early education, mental health/wellness, Food services, transportation, and facilities) and activities thereof (ex. data entry, CACFP forms, child progress, family database, etc.)
Is responsible for the collection and completion of assigned nonfederal shares through planning and coordination of activities that generate In-kind, and ensure nonfederal share is monitored for processing and weekly submittal.
Implement UMOS Purchasing procedures through submittal of requisitions/ purchase requests and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment in DIRTS Inventory and/or other inventory control system that includes collection and completion of assigned non-federal share (In-kind) through planning and coordination of activities.
Review and process all teaching staff documentation which includes but is not limited to field trip requests, recruiting volunteers, coordination of home visit schedules for teachers and core team, child case reviews, health emergencies, budget expenditures, child and classroom files, daily attendance, participation reports, injury/ accident prevention, child abuse prevention and reporting, food handling, and maintaining confidentiality.
Will plan and coordinate case reviews, weekly core team meetings, monthly staff meetings, monthly CLASS Observations, and attend meetings, seminars, workshops, open houses, parent activities and fatherhood activities.
Will assist in the development of center budget and monitor expenditures for compliance with budgetary allotments based on enrollment and nonfederal share collections.
Will promote, support, and maintain active supervision, loading and unloading of children on and off buses, checking of buses, and maintaining staff-child ratios throughout the center.
Will complete and submit all required documentation in a timely, organized, and legible manner that includes, but not limited to, all classroom tracking systems, reports, referrals, and related documents.
Will assist in building and fostering partnerships and trust with families, center staff, and the general community.
Will perform other duties as assigned.