Center Manager - Mission Texas

UMOS•Mission, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the center, including staff management, program compliance, and facility maintenance. This role involves ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as UMOS policies and procedures. The Center Manager plays a key role in fostering positive relationships with families, staff, and the community, and ensuring the well-being and development of children in the program.

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.
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, including developing and maintaining employee work schedules, submitting overtime requests, and approving timesheets.
Plan and coordinate new employee orientation and training for new hires and volunteers.
Provide direct supervision to coordinating staff, including training, technical assistance, and conducting performance appraisals.
Develop, maintain, and secure Administrative and Personnel Records, including Health Records and I-9 Forms.
Implement the employee accident/prevention program and workers’ compensation claims.
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.
Monitor CACFP/SFSP in accordance with USDA regulations, including compliance with approved menus, scheduling of meals, special diets, and food safety procedures.
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 and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
Plan and coordinate case reviews, staffing meetings, workshops, and other meetings.
Assist in development of Center Budget and monitor expenditures for compliance with budgetary allotments.
Implement and monitor procedures 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.
Assist and/or coordinate all home visits conducted by the core team and teaching staff.
Responsible for data entry in The Family and Child Data Base System, and DIRTS and/or other data base systems.
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.