Manager of Center Operations Job Ocala area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Description

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Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well-being.

These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida.

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Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
403(b) plan with 5% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long-term & short-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Career development
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Manager of Center Operations administers the policies and programs for Head Start and Early Head Start. This person is responsible for the planning, daily operations, and evaluation of assigned centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Select, recruit, supervise and train assigned Center Managers.

In the absence of the Center Manager, assist with the day-to-day operations of the center.

Monitor contract compliance with Child Care Partners (CCP) to ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards. Monitor compliance with all ECS HS/EHS policies and procedures.

Coordinate with the Center Managers for the recruitment and selection of center-based staff.

Develop and maintain relationships with CCP’s.

Develop individual professional development plans for Center Managers/CCP Directors. Work with Center Managers, Center Directors, Education Managers, Director of Training, Education Training Coordinator and management team to coordinate training for new staff.

Work with Center Managers, Education Manager and management team to coordinate training for new center staff/CCP staff.

Interprets ECS HS/EHS programs to CCP’s, their parents, families and the community.

Monitor and adhere to the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten contracts.

Ensure that regular performance reviews and goal development for all center staff is conducted in a timely and meaningful manner.

Work with Director of Educational Operations, management team and Policy Council to develop program plans and goals for Head Start and Early Head Start that meet the needs of the community.

Ensure that CCP’s are providing educational services; guide curriculum, program planning, development of training.

Monitor program quality and adherence to governmental and educational standards by use of the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC Criteria, APPLE and Florida Department of Children and Families Regulations, and other program assessment tools used by the agency.

Assist with reports and maintain accurate data up-to-date records for each CCP site. Works in collaboration with the Director of Educational Operations and Central office team.

Support Center/CCP staff to maintain quality programming that meets the needs of the parents, children and staff.

Monitor the approved program budget for Head Start/Early Head Start and take appropriate action to correct variances.

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