Childcare Group Dallas , TX 75201
Posted 2 weeks ago
Make an Impact as an Early Childhood Center Manager
You will lead a center program that is a model Early Head Start and Head Start site. You will ensure that all standards are met that provide a safe and healthy environment for the children in the center, including NAEYC, Head Start, state licensing, local requirements and building grounds and sanitation. In addition, you will manage all center staff positions and activities in the areas of education, social services, parent involvement, health, mental health, special services, and food services.
Why work for ChildCareGroup?
Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup's (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.
ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:
SERVICE - Lead with a servant's heart
PROFESSIONALISM - Perform our best every day
INTEGRITY - Do what is right
RESPECT - Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
INCLUSION - Value individual differences
TEAMWORK - Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Position Details
Responsibilities
Center Management: Facilitates and maintains current documentation and certificates to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and CCG program standards and NAEYC standards. Ensures building repairs and other maintenance needs are reported and corrected in a timely manner. Ensures that the center is maintained as an exemplary site ready for tours from donors, public officials, educators, & other visitors.
Monitors Program Service Delivery: Manages activities related to service delivery of education, social services, parent involvement, health, mental health and special services and nutrition services.
Supervision: Supervises and ensures staff compliance to company personnel policies and procedures, as well as compliance with all CCG policies and procedures including but not limited to EEO/Affirmative Action, ADA, Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Solicitations and Safety, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Integrity.
Budgeting: Participates in the development and preparation of center budget and monitors monthly center expenditures.
Community Collaboration: Communicates and participates with community agencies, companies and other groups and services to articulate program goals and needs.
Database Maintenance: Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System, ChildPlus, and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies monthly.
Assists with the development of criteria to create "Centers of Excellence."
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Social Work required. Master's Degree Preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted. Early Childhood Education with some courses in business administration and personnel management (Early Childhood Director's Certificate preferred)
Minimum of 5-7 years successful management experience with significant financial accountability required; Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required. Also, two (2) years' work in a social service and child care setting required
Comprehensive knowledge of the child growth and development and or family studies, day care programming, curriculum planning and programming for individual child's needs
Professional leadership skills and the ability to function as a team member
Excellent analytical, communication, planning, and organizing skills
Ability to work and communicate effectively with the public
Comply with all CCG policies and procedures including but not limited to EEO/Affirmative Action, ADA, Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Solicitation and Safety, Child Abuse, and Integrity
Travel and Compliance Requirements
Must have a valid Texas driver's license
Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment
ChildCareGroup's Generous Health and Wellness Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Short Term, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Telemedicine at no cost
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off
(12) Paid Company Holidays
And more!
Become a part of the team that supports the education and assistance of over 50,000 lives per year in Texas!
ChildCareGroup is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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