Head Start Site Manager

WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Redford Township, MI

8d•$64,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

To manage and maintain 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/mentor coaching to staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education OR a minimum of eight years of experience in a related field OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
Working knowledge of intermediate internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).
Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.
Valid identification and reliable transportation.
Although the Covid-19 vaccination is no longer mandated, it is encouraged. Wayne Metro will always prioritize the safety of our staff and clients.
Ability to travel to various sites.
Work to be scheduled Monday through Friday with specific hours to be determined by program needs.

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.
Supervision of all staff at site: work with component area managers to ensure all staff is meeting mandates and requirements in accordance with regulations.
Assess staff professional development needs and assist them in setting professional development goals in accordance with performance and program need.
Coordinate and or provide training for all staff based on individual need and/or the needs of the site as a whole for quality improvement.
Complete performance evaluations on all teachers, food staff, family advocates.
Work with Content Managers and/or Content Coordinators regarding staff appraisals for staff assigned to the site.
Create and maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally focused learning environment.
Conduct ongoing monitoring of the site, lesson plans, classroom environments, adult child interactions, family participation, food prep area and children files.
Supervise, attend, monitor and conduct staff meetings and training.
Maintain and/or delegate the record keeping process, (i.e., home visits, parent/teacher conferences and assessments).
Review classroom activities and materials to ensure diversity is being addressed.
Ensure that activities foster a positive self-image of children are implemented in the Head Start site.
Ensure that the site is welcoming to parents/fathers and encourage their engagement in the child’s education as well as site activities.
Assist in the planning, writing and implementation of individual service plans on a quarterly basis.
Assist in the planning and scheduling of Home Visits, Parent Teacher Conferences, child study and multidisciplinary staffing.
Maintain a positive attitude towards assigned work, clients, and staff, and a willingness to work with others.
Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.