Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to oversee the daily operations of the facility and 10-12 classrooms in the direct operated program. Uses initiative and professional judgement in the implementation of Head Start Performance Standards and the State of Ohio and other child care regulations.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Collaborates as an essential member of the Site Administration Team and upper management teams; provides support to the Teachers and Teacher Assistants and to colleagues when completing necessary documents such as: Step Up To Quality and Early Childhood Expansion; maintains an open cooperative relationship with each child’s family; encourages family involvement in the program and supports the child’s relationship with his or her family in a family friendly center.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
Tracks, monitors and enforces State Licensing Regulations and contracts that affect the center; participates in the center’s ongoing monitoring and oversees the thoroughness and accuracy of classroom files and children’s records.
Ensures staff coverage is in place daily for opening and closing the building; prepares and maintains records of weekly staff schedules and ensures the review and accuracy of timekeeping and other record-keeping tasks; and manages and supports the many phases of the renovation process and the Breakthrough Schools transition.
Works closely with facility staff to make sure the center is safe and clean on a daily basis; reviews and completes environmental checklist to ensure the building is clean and safe inside as well as outside.
Attends meetings, trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops for professional development and to obtain best practices to enable improving job knowledge ability and skills.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Services or a related field required; supplemented by three years of work experience in a preschool setting and lead or supervisory experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Additional Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Successful results of pre and continued employment assessments including fingerprinting, drug testing, medical examinations and background check(s).
Step Forward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Agency will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
