Program Manager (66869)

Volunteers Of America Western Washington•Lynnwood, WA

21d•$78,909 - $87,216

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the comprehensive Volunteers of America Early Learning preschool program. Duties include supervision, and evaluation of the staff; program planning and quality assurance; coordination of the preschool curriculum, parent involvement, family support, and health components; purchasing supplies and equipment; completing and submitting reports to Volunteers of America, Child Care licensing, and the Washington State Department of Early Learning as required; attending meetings and trainings with Volunteers of America’s Executive Director, Director of Operations, managers and staff. Collecting child care subsidies and payments. Enrolling children and families.

Requirements

BA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 5 years of experience in supervision and management and at least 2 years of post-degree experience working in preschool programs, supervision, management, program development and evaluation, and agency networking.
Ability to work as a team leader
Effective and professional oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of age and developmentally appropriate practice
Familiar with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, ELMS, child care licensing.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to pass and maintain an acceptable background check record
All employees are required to obtain the following within 90 days of employment: Current infant, child and adult first aid/CPR certification HIV/AIDS and Blood-Borne Pathogens training Hepatitis B vaccination TB test

Responsibilities

Ensure all services are age and developmentally appropriate for all children and culturally responsive to all families
Maintain required adult-child ratios at all times
Build relationships with children and families based upon mutual respect and equality
Ensure all services culturally and linguistically appropriate for all children and families
Support parent involvement, empowerment, and leadership
Maintain professional competence of staff through on-going evaluation, feedback, and quality control
Provide input to the Director of Operations surrounding the needs of the program, working together to develop and manage the Early Learning budget
Represent Volunteers of America Western Washington, and the Department of Early Learning to families, volunteers, and the community-at-large
Implement agency policies and procedures and licensing contract requirements.
Responds to other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned