Education Site Manager - Head Start & Early Head Start

Mt. Hood Community College•Gresham, OR

55d

About The Position

Under general direction, manages assigned classroom sites for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Provides ongoing coaching and supervision of assigned education staff in the areas of curriculum, assessment, individualizing, learning environments, and other areas of Early Childhood Development. Serves as a resource to staff and parents on child development services, Head Start Performance Standards, and program policies and procedures. Coordinates the efficient operations of assigned site, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.Manages department policies and procedures, assists with and carries out strategic goals, collaborates with applicable college employees and external liaisons, and manages site budget. Works independently and in a team environment to support the vision, mission and goals of the College and the Child Development and Family Support programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor's degree in any other field of study and equivalent coursework in early childhood education
Minimum (3) years of experience working with children and families in an early childhood program, including at least (2) years as an early childhood education classroom teacher
Minimum (2) years of supervisory experience or site lead experience
Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity
Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
TB screening
Health appraisal
Complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire
Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire
Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire
Knowledge of early childhood education/child development theories and practices
Knowledge of or ability to establish relationships with local community programs
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
High performance through creativity, positive spirit, and multi-tasking
Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and make decisions
Strong organizational, communication, human resource and interpersonal skills, with a team-based approach to leadership
Knowledge of institutional budgeting and accounting processes
Skills in motivating, training and developing a high performing staff
Skills in building collaboration and sustaining productive and respectful working relationships, both internally and externally
Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
High personal integrity and sound professional ethics
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including mediation and public speaking skills
Computer proficiency (preferably in Microsoft Windows environment) to effectively communicate, gather data and generate reports
Knowledge of and commitment to the use of information technology to support advancement programs

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency also in Spanish, Arabic, or another language that meets community/department's needs.
Previous experience in Head Start or Early Head Start

Responsibilities

Collaborates effectively with the education team to develop work plans, procedures that will guide classroom staff.
Observes classrooms and home visits on a regular schedule, and reviews lesson and home visit plans. Meets with education staff to identify areas of compliance, non-compliance, and best practices. Ensures performance expectations are met.
Coordinates all site operations. Ensures safe and efficient operations at assigned location(s). Establishes and monitors site level procedures for provision of quality services. Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, accrediting commissions, licensing requirements, and with CDFS and administrative regulations and Board policies as appropriate
Recruits, selects, orients, schedules, and supervises staff. Evaluates staff performance, helps develop professional goals, and provides coaching and ongoing training; rewards and recognizes employees; holds staff accountable and takes disciplinary action, as needed.
Acts as the liaison and information conduit between central office leadership, staff, and community collaborators.
Meets and collaborates with content staff and consultants, and ensures compliance and quality services in the areas of health, nutrition, disabilities, parent involvement, and mental health.
Coordinates and participates in parent meetings, reviews parent goals, and encourages parent involvement in conjunction with education and family services staff. Works with staff on issues and concerns, and investigates and resolves complaints.
Assesses classroom equipment needs and makes appropriate recommendations.
Provides strategic support and input to the design and improvement of the department and related programs and services; carries out strategic initiatives. Assists with the preparation of short- and long-term plans in support of College and CDFS mission, vision and goals.
Manages the day-to-day site budget operations ensuring spending within budget allocation; provides input and direction to the budget planning process.
Performs all other duties as assigned.