Assistant Center Manager

Commission on Economic Opportunity; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Flexible spending accounts

PTO and Sick time

403(b) Retirement Plan

12 paid holidays

Employer sponsored pension

Federal School Loan Forgiveness access

Job summary

Commission On Economic Opportunity in Rensselaer, NY is hiring an Assistant Center Manager for the Head Start program. You will supervise staff, oversee UPK collaboration with the local school district, and support center operations to meet licensing and program standards.

The role requires a background in early childhood education, NYS certifications, and experience with preschool-age children. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field with plan to attain Bachelor's degree and teacher certification.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the assigned location and ensure compliance with Head Start policies and licensing requirements.
• Supervise center staff and coordinate orientation and ongoing support for classrooms.
• Foster community partnerships, promote parent involvement, and connect families to CEO programs.
• Ensure timely submission of time sheets, purchase orders, and enrollment documentation.

Skills

Preschool teaching

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Community engagement

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

New York State Pre-K (General Ed. or Special Ed) or B-2 certification

Job description

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Head Start Full Time Rensselaer, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2811

Salary Range: $24.00 To $29.00 Hourly

Overview of CEO:

CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork. Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

Overview of Team:

CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program creates partnerships and develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families, and communities. We are a federally funded program that provides comprehensive early childhood services to children aged 6 weeks to age 5 and families throughout Rensselaer County.

Position Summary:

CEO is seeking an Assistant Center Manager to supervise and provide oversight to the UPK collaboration with Rensselaer School District. Additionally, this role will assist with the management of center operations and assigned staff.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned location. Implement and enforce all ECS department policies, procedures, and regulations as they pertain to Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework, Performance Standards, and Day Care licensing program requirements. Actively participate in the NYS OCFS Day Care Licensing Renewal Process.
• Supervise assigned staff and assist with the supervision of all center staff in compliance with all agency and personnel policies, procedures, OCFS regulations, and contracts (if applicable).
• Assist with conducting a comprehensive orientation to new staff. Provide daily support, observations, and monitoring of all assigned classrooms and staff.
• Build a positive working relationship with the community and collaborating agencies and/or partners. Promote parent involvement activities and refer families to other CEO programs, as needed.
• Ensure the timely review and submission of all required paperwork, and reports including electronic approvals of time timesheets, purchase orders, in-kind and enrollment following CEO policies and procedures.
• Supervise all assigned substitutes, volunteers, student teachers, interns, and service providers in classrooms following agency and department policies and procedures.
• Works in partnership and communicates effectively with building tenants or service providers, as applicable at each location.
• Act as a role model for all staff to follow, consistently supporting and enforcing policies, procedures, and agency mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education required.
• A New York State certification in Pre-Kindergarten (General Ed. Or Special Ed) or B-2 certification required.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field with plan of study to attain bachelor's degree in early childhood education and teacher certification.
• Experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits information:

• $28-$29 per hour with Preferred Qualifications*
• $24-$28 per hour with Minimum Qualifications*
• 35 hours a week
• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Cash payment for waiving health insurance
• PTO and Sick time accruals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 12 paid holidays annually
• December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package
• Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible.
• Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. We are proud to be an EEO employer.