Center Manager Early Head Start @Early Learning Center

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Center Manager Early Head Start @Early Learning Center

Division

Division Research and Sponsored Programs

Department

Number of hours per week

Number of hours per week 40

Days to be worked

Months per year

Months per year Fiscal (12 months)

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Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus Main Campus

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Position Number

Position Number 121215

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $33,860.53 - $40,632.64

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences invites applications for the position of Center Manager for the Early Head Start program at the Early Learning Center located on the university’s main campus.
The Center Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the TSU Early Head Start program, ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing regulations, and other federal and state requirements
. This role supervises teaching staff, maintains high-quality educational programming, supports children and families, and ensures a safe, well-equipped learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classroom operations and ensure compliance with Head Start, licensing, and safety regulations.
• Manage staff schedules, assign duties, and oversee substitutes to maintain required staffing levels.
• Support and monitor teachers in lesson planning, child assessments, and implementation of the Creative Curriculum.
• Coordinate services for children with disabilities and ensure appropriate accommodations and referrals.
• Ensure developmental screenings, health and nutrition requirements, parent conferences, and home visits are completed on schedule.
• Oversee classroom and playground materials, order supplies, and support classroom setup.
• Maintain accurate records related to USDA meal programs, licensing, health screenings, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation drills, and maintain First Aid/Infant CPR certification.
• Submit purchase requests and maintenance work orders as needed.
• Support staff during DHS 3-Star Rating assessments.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, including DHS Child Care Licensing, the State Fire Marshal, and the County Environmentalist, ensuring all licensing standards and inspections are successfully maintained.

Overall, the Center Manager ensures the center operates efficiently, provides a high-quality early childhood education program, supports staff development, and maintains full compliance with all applicable regulations while promoting positive outcomes for children and families.

Minimum Qualifications

An associate degree in Early Childhood Education, management, or a closely related field is required.
Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, management, or a closely related field preferred.
Two (2) years of successfully evaluated classroom teacher experience required; experience in an infant-toddler classroom preferred.
One (1) year of program supervisory experience is required.

Open Date

Open Date 08/12/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/26/2026

Job Category

Requisition Number

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more. Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

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