Center Specialist

• Job Category Child Development, FP-MVR-1176-HS Physical
• Employee Type Yearly Full Time

• Name Human Resources
• Email employment

Manage and direct the daily operation of assigned site(s). Provide a safe, positive, inclusive and high-quality experience for children and families in compliance with all performance standards, licensing requirements, policies, procedures and quality initiatives.

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour workweek with weekends off
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Up to 5.5 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, Social Work, or a related field.

At least one year of experience in early childhood education or a related field. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience using word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and database software preferred.

• Manage, direct and monitor the daily operation of assigned site(s) in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Ohio Early Learning Standards, ODJFS Licensing, Step Up to Quality, NAEYC, and policies and procedures.
• In partnership with Teacher Coach, ensure teaching staff utilize and implement Conscious Discipline, the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD and demonstrate progress towards established school readiness goals.
• Ensure teaching staff develop and implement weekly lesson plans that incorporate parent engagement, individualization, IFSP/IEP goals, and multi-cultural and multi-lingual support.
• Support teacher-child interactions and ensure children are provided a variety of opportunities that prompt investigation and offer reflection and critical thinking skills.
• Ensure a regular schedule for conducting classroom observations; assist with making arrangements for classroom support; ensure progress is made towards established goals.
• Ensure timely completion and entry of screening and assessment data including; ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, ELA, and Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Monitor, evaluate and track implementation of classroom practices including but not limited to supervision of children, parent engagement, nutrition and health services, safe and inclusive environments, and education services.
• Maintain and monitor records and submit accurate reports and requested information on a timely basis.
• Organize and/or attend staff, parent, community and state meetings to build effective relationships, report updates and stay informed on the latest research and best practices in the Early Childhood field.
• Ensure staff professional development goals are established and training/learning opportunities are made available to staff; provide new teaching staff with training and support to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in their position.
• Ensure a team approach to service delivery; communicate, coordinate and collaborate with internal staff and external partners as appropriate; serve as the liaison between families, parent committees, landlords and/or local school districts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Provides leadership and supervision in accordance with organizational policies, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and developing employees.
• Supporting employee engagement, professional…