EHS Center Based Manager

MATERNITY CARE COALITION INC•Philadelphia, PA

11d•$60,800 - $77,382•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for coordination of all aspects of the Education Services Area at the South Philadelphia Site, including program development, assessment & monitoring of the quality of the education services, implementing the curriculum, and the Early Head Start Framework for the Home-Based and Center-Based programs.

Requirements

Understanding MCC’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.
Expert-level knowledge of the concepts and practices associated with community health and early childhood education issues, particularly with pregnant women. Prenatal care, child development, parenting, and other services for mothers, young children, and their families.
Ability to travel in and around Montgomery County/Philadelphia region to provide services as needed.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the issues facing the community served, as well as knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of child development, health service delivery systems, and parent involvement in early childhood.
Experience in staff training and child services delivery systems.
Ability to collaborate with other agencies.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Good record-keeping and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills (comfortable with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Five-plus years of experience working in an early childhood educational setting preferred.
Three plus years of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in program planning and monitoring.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required.
Ability to engage in extended periods of sitting, computer work, and sustained concentration to complete financial analysis, reporting, and related tasks.
Ability to occasionally bend, reach, lift, carry, push, or pull training materials or equipment, generally not exceeding 30 pounds.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence and the ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle record check, where driving is an essential function of the role.
Ability to travel occasionally to attend conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.
Ability to work non‑traditional hours on an occasional basis based on operational needs.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required post‑offer pre‑employment background clearances, as well as any additional post‑hire background, compliance, or programmatic clearances required by the organization, funders, or applicable regulations.
This role supports compliance for regulated funding streams, including Early Head Start, through timely financial reporting, audit readiness, and escalation of material risks to executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a key member of the Education Service Area Team and participates in all Education Team Meetings
Supports as a point person between the South Center-Based Program and the EHS Service Areas
Attends and participates in all monthly meetings including but not limited to Supervision for self and Lead Teachers, Service Area Meetings, Management Team Meetings, Teacher Meetings, Lead Teacher Meetings, Socialization planning meetings and Site Team Meetings.
Supports and attends School Readiness Task Force Meetings with counterparts to ensure children’s progress toward school readiness goals.
Ensures adherence to Head Start Performance Standards and high quality of educational services by conducting classroom observations for South Philadelphia classroom teachers.
Strengthens own and staff professional development in collaboration with the Training and Coaching Coordinator.
Leads Week of the Young Child Committee with support of the Education Services Area and Lead Teachers and Lead Advocates. Holds monthly meetings to prepare for the Week of the Young Child.
Monitors DHS and Keystone Stars paperwork and updates as needed. Monitors DHS and Keystone Star Policies and implements updates as needed.
Provides orientation for the Education Service Area for all EHS Staff at the South Philadelphia Site.
Develops service area guidelines, policies, and procedures in keeping with Head Start Performance Standards and reviews annually.
Supports all Service Areas with implementation and follow-up of Policies and Procedures.
Monitors and renews yearly subscription to Teaching Strategies Gold/Smart Teach for South Philadelphia and Partner Site Classrooms.
Supports South Philadelphia in classroom coverage, as needed.
Takes the lead on running the EHS South Child Care Classrooms.
Recruits and hires for the Lead Teacher position and conducts annual appraisals.
Provides direct supervision and support to the Lead Teachers, advising and orienting them in the oversight of lesson planning, curriculum implementation, material ordering, and developmentally appropriate practice.
Supports Lead Teachers in orienting new teachers to health and safety policies and ensures that new staff implements these practices in the classroom.
Follows up with Lead Teachers to ensure that they are in the classroom supporting, teaching, and modeling appropriate work practices.
Ensures Lead Teachers conduct monthly classroom observations.
Ensures ongoing communication between Teachers and Lead Teachers throughout the parent concerns process and ensures that concerns are shared with FEA/PEAs, the Director of Social Services, and the Director of Education.
Attends and prepares for monthly South Philadelphia Teacher meeting with Lead Teachers.
Reviews all ASQ and ICDP forms for all teachers.
Supports yearly Socialization Planning with the Lead Advocates and Advocates in South Philadelphia.
Supports Home-Based Advocates, Lead Advocates, and FEAs in the guidance of Education services.
Reviews Parents as Teacher, ASQ, and ICDP forms for Home-Based Advocates and FEAs.
Conducts yearly home visit observations for each Advocate, Lead Advocate, and FEA.
Attends Group Socializations at South Philadelphia bi-monthly to provide feedback to Advocates and attends Socialization Planning Meetings to ensure age-appropriate activities are planned. Orders age-appropriate materials for Socialization.