Center Coordinator-Sanders Head Start Center

Primary Purpose / Job Summary

To ensure the daily operations and delivery of services to Head Start Program participants, including education, nutrition, recruitment, parent involvement, volunteers, staff supervision, security and property maintenance are in compliance with the federal, state and local regulations which govern early childhood programs. To coordinate with Head Start components and local resources.

• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the Head Start Program at the Center level, ensuring compliance with policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform administrative activities including recruitment, attendance, property inventory, needs assessment, volunteer participation, in‑kind donations, fundraising, extracurricular activities, parent committees, public communications, staff meetings, and problem‑solving/trouble‑shooting.
• Assist with coordinating and implementing full parent involvement, volunteer services, education services and other resource components in all phases of Head Start Center operations and activities to secure support that will enhance the success of the program.
• Assist in developing curriculum and assign work to Center staff in cooperation with the Children Services Manager.
• Recommend selection, retention, transfer, promotion, and discipline of personnel assigned to the Head Start Centers.
• Encourage and assist in implementing training, technical assistance and continuing education for Center staff.
• Conduct orientation for Center staff, including policies and procedures, and maintain and encourage supervisory relationships.
• Coordinate and cooperate with component managers for efficient and effective implementation of performance standards and the work plan at the Center level.
• Ensure a secure, safe environment and appearance of facilities; requisition supplies, equipment and services needed for the centers.
• Prepare and disseminate internal communications on the Center level, and promote positive public relations within the community.
• Perform other related work and acquire related job skills as required by management.

For the effectiveness of the Center.

Supervisory responsibilities:

Head Start Center Staff.

Personal computer.

Office environment.

Must have ability to communicate with a variety of people, work independently, and maintain strict confidentiality of program data. Must be cooperative and display a positive attitude towards working as a team with other staff members. Must exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties. This position assumes a team relationship with other program components and the performance of any other related duties.

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field plus 18 hours in Early Childhood Education.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience; two years teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of early childhood development education programs, program design, material development and classroom presentation techniques.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and exhibit cooperative, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, dependable and friendly attitude.
• Ability to relate to disadvantaged children and their parents.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required; must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days.