Center Manager - Lexington, TX

UMOS • Lexington, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the center, including staff management, compliance with regulations, budget monitoring, and community engagement. This role involves direct supervision of coordinating staff and ensuring a safe and compliant physical environment. The position also requires data entry, reporting, and participation in various meetings and activities to support the center's goals and the well-being of the children and families served.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood required.
• Must possess one of the following to qualify for employment: 1-year Childcare diploma from an institution of higher education or Childcare Administrator Credential (Must be obtained within 1 year).
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or its equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Must have at least 2 years of classroom experience and/or combination of 1-year classroom and 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Have reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, and have adequate vehicle 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.
• Fire Extinguisher Training (Training is offered at the Center).
• Proof of Certification of Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
• Must complete the CLASS testing modules for reliability within 30 days of training.
• Register in the state Childcare registry.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is preferred.
• Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the hiring, orientation, and training of staff, completion, and submittal of the required hiring paperwork in accordance with UMOS policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain employee work schedules, submit overtime requests including justification and review, and approve timesheets.
• Plan and coordinate new employee orientation and training for new hires and volunteers.
• Provide direct supervision to coordinating staff such as the Child Development Coordinator, Bus Driver, Bus monitor, Family Service Advocate, Health Service worker and Food Services Manager, including providing training and technical assistance, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Develop, maintain, and secure Administrative and Personnel Records that includes Health Records and I-9 Forms in accordance with UMOS HR policy and procedures.
• Implement the employee accident/prevention program and workers’ compensation claims, as necessary.
• Work with Family Service Advocate & Family Services Managers to review and verify eligibility of children including documentation review, and signature of the certificate of Eligibility Form.
• Ensure physical environments conform to federal, state, and local regulations, including compliance with ADA, Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements and OSHA regulations by performing and/or assisting in completing the ADA compliance checklist, Facilities walk through initial inspection, licensing inspection of facility, renewals of facilities license, and all related paperwork for state quality rating and improve systems.
• Monitor CACFP/SFSP in accordance with USDA regulations which includes compliance with approved menus, scheduling of meals, special diets, reviewing and completion of necessary documents, monitor necessary food substitutions and monitoring food safety and sanitation procedures of food service personnel.
• Responsible for the collection and completion of assigned nonfederal share (In-kind) through planning and coordination of activities that generate in-kind.
• 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.
• Plan and coordinate mandatory case reviews, in-house staffing meetings, weekly core team meetings, workshops, monthly staff meetings and CLASS Reviews, and attend meetings, seminars, workshops, open houses, parent activities and fatherhood activities.
• Assist in development of Center Budget and monitor expenditures for compliance with budgetary allotments based on enrollment and nonfederal share collections.
• Implement and monitor procedures/methods for office and classroom files access, health emergencies, child abuse prevention and reporting, injury/accident prevention and reporting, transitions, sanitation, food handling, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinate the timely submittal of weekly, biweekly, and monthly assignments as directed by the Regional Director.
• Assist and/or coordinate all home visits conducted by the core team and teaching staff to maximize efficiency.
• Responsible for data entry in The Family and Child Data Base System, and DIRTS and/or other data base systems for program area assignments such as fiscal, transportation, facilities, and food services, and participate in data collection for community assessment.
• Report suspected child abuse & neglect per state law and UMOS policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor ongoing recruitment plan activities, including recruitment of children with disabilities.
• Assist in building and fostering partnerships and trust with families, center staff and the general community.
• Create and facilitate presentations and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree