CENTER ADMINISTRATOR

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Woodville (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Mississippi seeks a capable leader to manage Center operations and coordinate program activities.

The role includes staffing planning, supervision, and ensuring alignment with education and human services standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Services, with experience in office/case management and knowledge of Head Start regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or equivalent.
• Experience in office management or case management.
• Strong knowledge of Head Start theories and practices in Early Childhood Development.
• Working knowledge of Head Start and Child Care regulatory environment.
• Oral and written communication skills to support feedback among operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Mange staffing needs and changes immediately.
• Monitor classrooms daily to assure staff:child ratio is maintained.
• Coordinate services across functional areas using internal and external resources.
• Coordinate and arrange services for enrolled families as appropriate.
• Demonstrate experience in administration and supervision.

Skills

Staffing management

Administration

Supervision

Oral & written communication

Non-profit experience

Head Start knowledge

Regulatory environment knowledge

Staff development coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or equivalent

Tools

Office management software

Job description

Mange staffing needs and changes immediately.Manage mid-year and annual performance evaluations of Center staff.Maintain an up-to-date listing of all staff credentials and records on professional development pursuit status for those pursuing degree course work to assure staff progress towards educational requirements as supported by MAP and Head Start Performance Standards.Center Operations and Program CoordinationCoordinate and arrangement of services in all functional areas, utilizing internal and external resources to provide quality services as deemed appropriate for each enrolled families to include but may not be limited to the following areas:Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentMonitor all classrooms daily to observe staff: child interactions and to assure staff: child ratio is being maintained.Mange staffing or T&TA needs identified.Demonstrate experience in administration and supervision.Strong knowledge of Head Start theories and practices of Early Childhood Development, Human Services and/or Human DevelopmentWorking knowledge of Head Start and Child Care regulatory environment.Bachelor's degree or above in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or an equivalent combination.Demonstrated experience in office management, case management or related areas.Working knowledge of child development or social service programs; human resources management or related area in a non-profit organizationOral and written communication skills which facilitate and support positive feedback among operational levels.