Center Manager

Ceoempowers; City of Troy (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO & Sick time

12 holidays

Job summary

CEO seeks a Center Manager to oversee the Community Resource Center in Troy, NY. You will manage daily operations, staff, and compliance with Early Head Start/Head Start standards, while fostering community partnerships and ensuring health and safety protocols.

The role requires supervisory experience, a degree in early childhood or related field, and valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits and full-time schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year supervisory or program management experience.
• Knowledge of daycare licensing regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field, CPAC, or associate’s with OCFS plan.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and enforce policies and licensing requirements.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate staff performance.
• Provide orientation, ongoing support, and classroom monitoring.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Daycare licensing knowledge

Driver's license

US work authorization

Early childhood education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field

OCFS-approved plan of study (associate’s with OCFS plan)

Tools

OCFS regulations

Job description

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Center Manager

Full Time Community Resource Center Early Childhood, Troy, NY, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 2799

Salary Range: $30.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Job Description

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 a Center Manager to manage day-to-day operations of the Community Resource Center located in Troy. The Center Manager will coordinate and manage all assigned staff and Center operations.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day operations and implement and enforce all policies, procedures, and regulations as they pertain to Early 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, direct, and evaluate the performance of all assigned staff in compliance with all agency and personnel policies, procedures, OCFS regulations, and contracts (if applicable).
• Conduct comprehensive orientation to new staff. Provide daily support, observations, and monitoring of classrooms.
• Ensure compliance with all child, staff and facility related Health and Safety protocols as outlined by agency policy and procedures and regulatory entities.
• 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 to include electronic approvals of time sheets, purchase orders, in-kind and enrollment following CEO policies and procedures.
• Supervise substitutes, volunteers, student teachers, interns, and service providers in classrooms following agency and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field, CPAC, or associate’s degree in early childhood with an OCFS approved plan of study.
• Knowledge of daycare licensing regulations
• A minimum of one year supervisory or program management experience
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for Visa Sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above; NYS Teacher certification in Birth through 2nd grade and experience in a Head Start program.

Compensation and Benefits information:

• $30-$33 per hour depending on experience and education- 35 hours per week
• Full Year Schedule
• December, February, and Spring School Break Included in Vacation Package
• 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
• 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.