Center Manager; Part

Description

Job Title: Center Manager

Department: Early Childhood and Family Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours/Weeks: Part Year, Full Time

Hiring Range
: $26.73 - $33.69

NEKCA Mission Statement:

To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.

The Center Manager works in management partnership with the Director, Associate Directors, and Content Area Managers to assure provision of quality services to enrolled families and the communities in which they are served. The Center Manager supervises the day-to-day operation of the Family Resource Center in accordance with NEKCA Core Values, Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Strategic plan, policies and procedures (applicable Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, Parent Child Center Quality Standards, and the NEKCA Head Start Standard of Conduct).

• Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, and NEKCA Standard of conduct.
• Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized Professional Development Plan.

• Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol
• Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into practice
• Attend and participate in staff, agency, and service provider meetings deemed necessary for job performance

• Lead a work culture that fosters NEKCA’s Core Values in your work environment.
• Develop a clear vision for the team's work and align it with NEKCA's mission and strategic goals.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate time entries for all staff
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices, employee reimbursements, staffing changes, and credit card receipt submission
• Review and approve transactions in a timely manner
• Directly provides support and supervision of staff and programmatic guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Conducts annual written evaluations of all staff that assess performance.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with NEKCA policy.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities to ensure best practices.
• Initiates appropriate action plans to ensure staff work in a safe working environment.
• Actively listen to employees and stakeholders to address their concerns and input while leading staff to self-reflect and develop goals.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to help employees grow and succeed.
• Lead teams through periods of change and uncertainty.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently while ensuring financial sustainability.
• Collaborate and integrate across programs and departments.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and funders.
• Understanding grant requirements and maintaining accurate files and records accordingly.
• Ensure that NEKCA adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Utilize reflective practices in support of staff as they work with participants.

• Create a space that is welcoming and inviting to children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the center and facility management
• Be an active participant in community-related activities and meetings
• Support staff and families in completing applications, subsidy paperwork, intake forms, UPK information, and all other documentation needed.
• Plan and lead weekly staff meetings – provide an agenda and meeting minutes
• Monitor and ensure all center records and files are up-to-date and meet all program timelines and requirements
• Complete monthly reports as required
• Contribute to data collection and be active in the analysis and sharing of information to…