Head Start Site Manager

WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Garden City, MI

79d • $64,000 - $74,000

About The Position

The position involves managing and maintaining an early childhood site in accordance with the State of Michigan Licensing Bureau, federal guidelines, program goals, and the agency’s mission while providing support and mentor coaching to staff. The role requires ensuring compliance with various regulations and standards, supervising staff, and creating a positive learning environment for children and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a minimum of eight years of experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of intermediate internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and professional skills including professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
• Ability to provide services for those facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all licensing rules and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Child Adult Care Food Program regulations.
• Implement all policies and procedures governing the operation of the program.
• Direct, monitor and evaluate the program development within the site and implement change as necessary.
• Participate in Federal Review Audits and Self Assessments.
• Supervise all teachers, food staff, and family advocates at the site location.
• Assess staff professional development needs and assist them in setting professional development goals.
• Coordinate and/or provide training for all staff based on individual and site needs.
• Complete performance evaluations on all teachers, food staff, and family advocates.
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally focused learning environment.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of the site, lesson plans, classroom environments, and family participation.
• Supervise, attend, monitor, and conduct staff meetings and training.
• Maintain and/or delegate the record keeping process.
• Review classroom activities and materials to ensure diversity is being addressed.
• Ensure that activities foster a positive self-image of children.
• Encourage parent engagement in the child’s education and site activities.
• Assist in the planning, writing, and implementation of individual service plans.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of Home Visits and Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees