School Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW The School Manager at the center will initiate and coordinate the secretarial functions necessary to run an organization efficiently while implementing administrative policies and procedures according to Head Start Performance standards and other regulating entities.

All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socio- economic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services’ core values and to perform at standards of excellence at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promote, encourage and display examples of leadership for the agency in accordance with the agency’s mission driven culture.

Commit to providing developmentally sensitive, evidence based, hope entered and trauma informed services and leadership.

Lead and directly supervise school administrative staff, setting and upholding expectations for individual and team performance.

Represent Sunbeam in community collaborations as directed by supervisor.

Perform daily clerical duties, including answering and screening telephone calls, taking messages, copying and collating, and scheduling, setting up and attending meetings as assigned, taking/transcribing minutes.

Maintain program efficiency by planning and implementing administrative systems; designs and implements office policies by program standards and procedures.

Assist in coordinating the activities involved in program planning, goals and objectives.

Ensure that facilities, including buildings and grounds, are monitored and maintained to assure the safety of children and staff at all times.

Assist in design, preparation, updates, printing, and distribution of school calendar, parent handbook, parent newsletter, brochures, flyers, and other documents as directed.

Responsible for all aspects of managing staff including interviewing, recommending for hire, onboarding, directing work, and evaluating employee performance.

Maintain professional integrity, exemplifying the values of, and expected within, the program while promoting the mission of the organization.

Responsible for ordering supplies, monitoring expenditures (POs, classroom budgets, etc.) and staying current with subsidy swipes.

Promote culturally sensitive practice.

Perform all duties and attend required training related to supervisor role.

Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.

Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed in this job description are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Minimally Required Preferred Education High  School Diploma or GED Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Experience

One (1) year of experience with staff supervision in an office with general administrative duties.

One (1) year of experience working in an early childhood or childcare setting.

Skills Knowledge Abilities Caring  and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families.

Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities.

Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of families served

Excellent command of English language and grammar, both written and verbal.

Intermediate knowledge of computer operations and applications and the ability to master other computer technology/ software and office equipment.

Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experience of families served.

Good organizational and time management skills.

Must work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Exercise independent judgment.

Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for our internal, external, and…