Child Development Manager - Donna, Texas

UMOS•Donna, TX

13h•$54,901•Hybrid

About The Position

The Child Development Manager will help facilitate cohesiveness and structure among regions and establish lines of communication and protocols with respect to Program Area Services. This role involves revising Program Service Areas, developing systematic approaches for reporting and tracking program services, and maintaining best practices across regions. The manager will coordinate with other program staff to develop a comprehensive workplan, including Infant/Toddler and Pre-School services, and provide training and technical assistance. A key responsibility is designing and implementing a Child Development Program that includes a School Readiness Plan, updating the child development manual, selecting appropriate curriculums and assessment tools, and formulating a documentation process for child progress. The position also involves developing and maintaining a School Readiness Advisory Committee, ensuring lesson plans and classroom environments meet individualized needs and Developmentally Appropriate Practices, and managing the purchase of classroom supplies and equipment. Collaboration with Early Intervention personnel is crucial for addressing the needs of children with disabilities and facilitating transitional activities. The role includes conducting CLASS observations, tracking Child Development services, assisting staff in interpreting child observation data, and supporting parents in enhancing their skills. The manager will also assist with the transition of children to kindergarten and other transitions, gather and analyze data for reporting requirements, and obtain feedback from parents and policy groups on Child Development program requirements. This position requires regular in-state travel (60%+) and intrastate travel (up to 10%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field.
Must have at least 3 years’ experience in Early Childhood Education program setting including demonstrated training skills
Able to communicate in both English/Spanish.
Must possess basic computer skills
Willing to travel and work irregular hours.
Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and adequate auto insurance.
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.
Must have physical exam and TB test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Must complete approved Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children, Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Must submit all relevant education documentation at the time of hire (transcripts, certificates, trainings).
Complete the online training modules and become reliable in Teaching Strategies Gold within 30 days.
Must register with State Childcare Registry (WI or MO) within 30 days of employment.
Must be CLASS Reliable or become Class Reliable within 180 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Master’s Degree
Must possess Presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

Facilitate cohesiveness and structure among regions and establish lines of communication and protocols with respect to Program Area Services.
Revise Program Service Area in conjunction other Program area staff that includes Policies and Procedures, Forms, Manual updates and submit recommendations to the Regional and Child Development Director.
Develop a systematic approach in reporting, tracking, and monitoring of program services area with input from other program area service manager.
Maintain best practices across regions by adhering to most stringent program requirements when possible.
In coordination with other program staff, develop a comprehensive workplan that includes Infant/Toddler and Pre-School services, and provides training and technical assistance to the Child Development Coordinators and other program personnel.
Design and implement a Child Development Program that includes a School Readiness Plan, updating the child development manual, selection of appropriate curriculums, screening and assessment tools that are researched based which addresses school readiness and formulates a documentation process that captures child’s progress.
Is responsible for the development and/or maintaining of a School Readiness Advisory Committee includes representation from parent, staff, board members, school, and higher institution.
Ensures that all lesson plans, classroom environments address individualized needs of children, and it conforms to Developmentally Appropriate Practices as evidence through CLASS review.
Manage the purchases of developmentally appropriate classroom supplies, materials, equipment and ensures appropriate inventory measures are implemented.
Works closely with management to assure adequate classroom supplies and equipment are available to staff and that buses (where applicable) and schedules are appropriate for young children.
Assists classroom staff in a system for maintaining an inventory of classroom materials and supplies that are checked at least annually.
In coordination with Early Intervention personnel, ensures that classroom environments, lessoning plan and individualized plans addresses the needs of children with disabilities and transitional activities are conducted as part of the overall “transitional program” that facilitates parent record transfer, services continuity, information sharing, etc.
Attends home visits, parent conferences and IEP/IFSP meetings when requested or as necessary.
Conduct CLASS observations monthly and provide T/TA to teaching staff as part of professional development and program quality improvement.
Will work closely with Child Development Coordinator and/or CDC/CM in tracking Child Development services and ensure specific education services are performed within the perspective timeframes in accordance with policy or Head Start Performance Standards.
Assists Child Development Coordinators and teaching staff in understanding and interpreting child observation data and establishing appropriate individual child goals based on knowledge of child development.
Assists other managers/coordinators and teaching staff with transition of Head Start children to kindergarten as well as children transitioning into Head Start and into or out of Early Head Start.
As part of Record Keeping and Reporting system, work with Regional Management Team in gathering/compiling, analyzing, and interpreting relevant data that will be utilized for the completion of the Community Assessment, program Information Reports, Program Information Reports, Proposals and other required reporting requirements and timely reporting.
In Coordination with Family Services personnel, work with Policy groups and/or parents to obtain feedback and approval on Child Development program requirements as delineated in the Head Start regulations.
In coordination with Program Managers, assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive Child Development Training and Technical Assistance Plan including orientation to new personnel and ensure all training elements have been covered before teaching staff assumes duties.
Conduct regular center visits to assess the implementation of Child Development Program and provide T/TA, as necessary.
Develop and track information in the Child Development Program for the development of monthly and annual reports and analysis and compile reports for end of year Program Information Report.
Attends meetings, seminars, workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned.