Center Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

Columbiana Head Start - Columbiana, AL 35051

The Center Manager serves as the educational lead for one or more centers in the Head Start program, with responsibilities including the following:

• Ensure full implementation of all aspects of Family Guidance Center Early learning system, policies/procedures, and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals.
• Supervise center staff (teachers, assistant teachers, program aides, and cooks)
• Provide assistance to teaching staff to successfully fulfill all aspects of their role, including but not limited to effective practices in the following:
  • CLASS™ Teacher-Child Interactions
  • Learning Environments
  • Curriculum
  • Child Assessment
  • Meeting All Children's Needs
  • Working with Families
  • Professional Growth and Collaboration
  • Work with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity.
  • Work with teachers to implement child assessment systems reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize.

• Associate degree with at least 2 years of managerial experience OR a bachelor's degree in any field related to children or business (per Licensing requirements). Bachelor's degree in early education preferred.
• Previous experience teaching in an early childhood setting; experience with supervision, management or coaching preferred.
• Experience managing an infant/toddler or preschool program.
• Experience with collaborations and community partnerships (if applicable)
• Experience in Fiscal management/budget preparations (if applicable)
• Obtain Serv Safe Certification.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.