Preschool Center Manager - Mabton

Preschool Center Manager - Mabton

Position Purpose The position purpose describes the responsibilities of the overall responsibilities of day to day activities that occur at each Child Development Center. Furthermore, and more importantly, the role of Center Manager is a key middle management role for Inspire Development Centers. This role is responsible for building positive relationships not only with our children, parents, and staff, but also the communities in which they represent Inspire Development Centers.

Distinguishing Characteristics Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to more than 4000 children, in center based and home based setting, at more than 27 Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the State of Washington. Inspire provides services under various federal and state funded programs with differing regulations and stipulations, which must be coordinated and adhered to, including, but not limited to:
Regional Head Start (RHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Early Head Start (EHS). The agency is required to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds. A large majority of children's first language is Spanish.

Supervisory and Other Relationships Center Manager reports to the Regional Director and guides and manages the overall supervision of Center Staff. They work closely with program and corporate staff, children and families and build and maintain strong relationships in the communities where their centers are based.

Examples of Essential Duties and Accountabilities The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Supervises the local service delivery plan to assure quality services are received by all children and parents, in keeping with Inspire Development Centers' Mission Statement and service delivery plan.
• Mentor and coach Core Team members and line staff in performance of position duties; model the expected duties and activities; follow local service delivery plan and other governing documents.
• Identifies the personnel needs of the center and adheres to agency protocol to recruit, interview, hire staff, and coordinates and/or provide staff orientation to personnel committee. Responsible for conducting weekly Core Team staff meetings and monthly general staff meetings, or as needed, coordinating monthly Parent Center Committee (PCC) meetings and providing transportation.
• Performs essential administrative tasks such as: completion of performance evaluations, accounts payable, records control, Human Resources and payroll documents.
• Collects, reviews, and approves local center reports to be submitted to Program Office and monitors timely submittal of all reports. Site visit reports will be utilized in the development of staff Performance Appraisals.
• Closely monitors service delivery expenditures of multiple programs (Requisition(s), inventory, monthly budget, and allocation reports) in coordination with center Core Team members.
• Facilitates the local transition plan and activities between center and local school(s); provides guidance with local center/community partnership development, and functions as an ex-officio member in the local Parent Committee (said ex-officio should not be delegated without prior approval).
• Transmits pertinent information to line staff by serving as liaison between local center management, program office staff, training/technical assistance staff, and administrative staff. Participates in program trainings and workshops.
• Coordinates with Safety Committee Members the inspection of the local facilities on an on-going basis to assure needed repairs and replacement of damaged equipment or supplies are done timely
• Shows interest in furthering professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars.
• Maintains confidentiality of program and client related information at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Incumbents are required to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in these areas:

• Acquire an ECE state certificate OR 45 ECE related college credits with experience in teaching infant/toddler and/or Preschool children;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices;
• Experience in supervision and management;
• Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment;
• Experience in policy and procedure processes;
• Experience in planning and facilitating groups;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems;
• Ability to review concise lessons plans for implementation;
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to…