Manages, plans, organizes, and implements the care, development, and education of typically and atypically developing children ages birth to 5 years old. Ensures overall program compliance with and carries out CII policies and procedures, Early Head Start (EHS) and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations, CA Department of Education, Child Development Division funding terms and conditions, Title 5 regulations and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations. Uses independent judgment and discretion to plan and administer an EHS/HS and/or CDE program for children and families; independently manages program to implement and support ECS philosophies, policies, goals and have a measurable impact on improving program quality and outcomes for children. Determines and implements procedures and methods to manage the monitoring and compliance with applicable local, state, federal rules and regulations and standards related to education and early childhood development, as well as with applicable health, safety regulations. Manages and supervises employees in their daily duties, including completion of daily records of each child’s attendance, health and behavior, reports of suspicions of child abuse or neglect, and communicates this information to appropriate content area specialists or Family Service Workers. Manages the physical condition of the facility where assigned. Identifies facility issues that impede a high quality of services, personally remedies situations as appropriate and brings all other issues to the attention of Operations to ensure a speedy resolution. Analyzes and evaluates employees and practices of center-based program. Prepares employee performance reviews and corrective action plans as required. Operates with little or no supervision. Creates and implements practices and methods to promote an atmosphere that actively embraces diversity; addresses any form of prejudice and promotes understanding of all cultures among enrolled children and staff. In collaboration with the ECS Manager, investigates any child or staff incidents, ensures that all agency/licensing forms are complete, and notifies appropriate authorities within the required timeframes. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with parents, Policy Council or committee representatives, community agencies, other staff, as well as enhancement of volunteer participation, representing CII and the ECS program to the community and others as needed. Participates in the annual program self-assessment and audits from funding sources. Adheres to family-style meal requirements. Ensures meal counts are recorded at the point of services. Maintains working knowledge of current practices and research in the early childhood education field through reading, participation in seminars and other educational opportunities and personal contacts/memberships in the field. Other duties and special projects as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level