Assistant Early Childhood Education Manager

Oakland Family Services; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Oakland Family Services as an Assistant Early Childhood Education Manager to support the Children's Learning Center. This role involves ensuring compliance with educational standards, managing enrollment and recruitment, and coordinating community events, with a focus on building brighter futures for children and families.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off benefits

Paid professional development

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years experience as GSRP teacher preferred.
• Experience in leadership roles within childcare is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Assists in recruiting and maintaining enrollment.
• Coordinates family and community events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Human Services, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Early Childhood Education Manager

Assistant Early Childhood Education Manager

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Oakland Family Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Oakland Family Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$37,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

Want to be a DIFFERENCE MAKER? Join our team and BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.

WHY WORK FOR OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES?

We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self. At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we care about our staff as people first. We treat our team members like family and understand the importance of their families at home. We recognize the significance of flexibility and work/life balance.

We also know that your success…is our success. That’s why OFS not only honors the talent and experience you bring; we actively seek to develop it.

Oakland Family Services has proudly been named a Top Workplace for ten (10) consecutive years, voted on by our own staff. We offer a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

About Oakland Family Services

Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle.

OUR MISSION: Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.

OUR VISION: Communities of thriving individuals and families.

Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Verizon cellular plan discount.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.
  
  

PLUS...

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Family friendly practices and support.
• Flexible work schedules, as appropriate.
• Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate.
• Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Paid professional development.
• Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• “Dress for Your Day” approach to dress code.
• Financial literacy education and workshops.
• Collaborative annual performance appraisals.
• "Dollars for a Difference" program for clients and staff in need.
• And more!
• Some benefits applicable to regular, full-time employees only.
  
  

WE KNOW CULTURE MATTERS…

We spend many hours of our day working. Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform . Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. That’s why we proudly have ten (10) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it!

…more About Our Award-winning Culture

• Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated.
• We practice giving the benefit of the doubt.
• We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions! That’s why we have a staff suggestion program.
• We want our team members to feel valued. That’s why we have a staff recognition program.
• Having FUN is an important part of the job! We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons , road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more.
  
  

About The Opportunity/Work

The Assistant Early Childhood Education (ECE) Manager provides administrative support to the Children’s Learning Center in maintaining high quality education. The Assistant ECE Manager will be responsible for providing administrative support to the center to ensure compliance with accreditation, funders and licensing requirements. The Assistant ECE Manager assists the Early Childhood Education Manager in creating and operationalizing the overall recruitment and engagement strategy.

The Assistant ECE Manager is responsible for acquiring and maintaining current knowledge of the Children’s Learning Center, including admission and eligibility criteria; for inquires, tours and enrollments of potential families and children for childcare and preschool. The Assistant ECE Manager is responsible for providing accurate billing and food program data. The position provides leadership in coordinating family and community events and volunteer opportunities.

The Assistant ECE Manager provides coverage in the absence of the ECE Manager and is a back-up at times the manager is unavailable. The position reports to the Early Childhood Education Manager in Pontiac.

Recruitment and Enrollment Management

• In partnership with the Early Childhood Education Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the overall recruitment strategy.
• Monitors and responds timely to all incoming calls, documenting all information and tracking specifics needs from the caller.
• Keeps accurate tracking of enrollment for tuition-based programming and GSRP program by week, month and year.
• Coordinates time to review enrollment paperwork with families and ensure paperwork is completed correctly and thoroughly.
• Screens and verifies eligibility for the Great Start Readiness Program according to State program implementation guidelines.
• Ensures enrollment criteria are met prior to attendance i.e. DHHS approvals, Health appraisals and all applicable licensing requirements.
• Partners with the ECE Manager on all child classroom placements based on age and/or developmental level of child and program availability.
• Maintains the center's waiting lists for Tuition, Great Start Readiness Program and Summer Camp programs.
• Works closely with Oakland Schools to obtain referrals, utilize training opportunities and other resources available.
• Schedules and facilitates center tours, open houses, enrollments fairs, family engagement events and community events.
• Effectively communicates with families regarding available funding for all programs.
• Works closely with management on enrollment goals for each classroom.
• Collaborates and communicates frequently with the Marketing Department on upcoming events, themes, and all social media needs.
• Coordinates outreach events and meetings with areas businesses, building relationships with community members for recruitment purposes.
• Will be responsible for managing data related to student demographics, assessments, and outcomes for various reporting needs. This includes coordinating with the Quality Assurance department to maintain data integrity and support Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) at the agency.
  
  

Program Administration

• As part of the ECE leadership team, provides coverage and back-up to the ECE Manager when they are off, on vacation or unavailable.
• Organizes and maintains appropriate documentation and an efficient database system for funder, state and national reporting purposes as it pertains to enrollment.
• Tracks and audits staff professional development and credential records to ensure state and/or national compliance. Will coordinate with the ECE Manager when there is non-compliance.
• Maintains all child files (electronic and physical), ensuring they remain in compliance with licensing, funding, and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) requirements.
• Audits Child Files quarterly to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for data reporting for Michigan Department of Education, the Bureau Licensing and Regulations, Oakland County Health Department, Oakland Schools and the Great Start to Quality.
• Processes all billing and payment information in accordance with the agency and MDHHS protocols and submits information to the RDMA for final processing.
• Tracks all DHHS approvals, monitoring status and expirations. Keep a record of family correspondences and reviews with the ECE Manager for additional follow-up.
• Maintain all necessary financial documentation for billing and financial audits.
• Submits and reviews the weekly tuition payments and balance report to the ECE Manager.
• Maintains the ProCare database; enters and updates family profiles, ensures information remains up to date and assists families in setting up digital access.
• Maintains all necessary enrollment and documentation for compliance with the CACFP program.
• Distributes, collects, and reviews all CACFP meal and attendance documentation, and enters all classroom meals and attendance sheet data. Submits required documentation to RDMA for billing.
• Ensures all new staff complete the appropriate CACFP trainings and current staff complete annual trainings as needed.
• Supports ECE Manager in the maintaining and auditing of program files to ensure compliance with GSRP, State Licensure and NAEYC accreditation.
• Attends CLC and Agency staff meetings and all agency Leadership meetings as directed.
• Maintains and adheres to standards of State licensure including knowledge of all licensing rules and timely reporting of potential violations to both internal and external authorities.
• In partnership with the ECE Manager, determines each child’s free lunch status according to Federal guidelines, A, B and C coding.
• Assists the ECE Manager with maintaining and auditing of program files to ensure compliance with GSRP, State Licensure and NAEYC accreditation.
• As requested, meets with other departments to review quality assurance standards, compliance expectations and data reporting.
• Provides support to the program in maintaining high quality education by providing training on key administrative and reporting processes within the centers.
• Completes necessary center and agency paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for assisting with licensing required on-boarding processes for new staff under the direction of the ECE Manager, fingerprinting, on-line trainings, etc. Assures all documents are filed in the personal file timely and in accordance with requirements.
• Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Engagement

• Preplans classroom events partnering with teachers on scheduling i.e. vision and hearing screenings, dental visits, picture days, special guest/volunteers, etc.
• Creates an annual calendar of planned events that is distributed to employees and families and is posted throughout the center.
• Coordinates all events as listed above, communicating with families, teachers and strategically organizes all aspects of the events, including set ups, purchases, requesting assistance from facilities etc.
• Actively seeks out other resources for events, volunteer opportunities and parent engagement.
• Supports the program and teachers in making appropriate referrals to services for families that need additional support.
• Utilizes and updates the onsite community resource frequently board and materials for families. This may include recalls, upcoming events, announcements, etc.
• Coordinates program volunteer opportunities, donations, and supplies drives with the Development Department. Presents volunteer opportunities at interested organizations and businesses.
• Represents the Agency in the community by participating in community events to promote and recruit for the Children’s Learning Centers and the Early Childhood Department.
• Frequently communicates, initiates and meets with the Marketing Department for social media needs related to enrollments, upcoming external and internal planned events.
• Ensures media releases are updated annually.
  
  

Does this Describe YOU?

• Bachelor/s degree in Early Childhood, Human Services, Business, or related field.
• Two to four years' experience as a GSRP teacher with supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Has experience with demonstrating a strong foundation in child development and education in a past role(s).
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a childcare setting is highly valued.
• Advanced skills in childcare recruitment, marketing and enrollment strategies preferred.
• Experience working with GSRP and tuition-based programs strongly preferred. Similar settings will be considered.
• Experience using the High Scope approach to learning is preferred. Similar curriculum approaches will be considered with the understanding the candidate will adapt to High Scope.
• Proficient in problem solving and critical thinking strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating and building positive relationships with parents, teachers and children.
• Accurate and excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Has experience building relationships and a proven track records with both internal and external partners.
• Understanding and knowledge of state and local regulations governing childcare centers is crucial for ensuring a safe and compliant environment
• Demonstrated skills and proficiency in documentation, tracking, billing, auditing and other related administrative skills including DHHS billing, knowledge of CACFP preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure and able to balance multiple demands at one time and work with frequent interruptions to perform duties and tasks to expected levels of professionalism.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to accept supervisory direction and to work independently on assigned tasks and meet deadlines as required.
• Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the Agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Special abilities and skills that are necessary to perform the required tasks and that best meet the needs of the Agency will also be considered. Any standard above may be waived when compensating specifications or circumstances exist.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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