Center Operations Manager Head Start

ADVOCAP; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation time

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Employer 401(k)

Job summary

ADVOCAP, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Center Operations Manager for Head Start centers in Berlin, NFDL and Ripon. The role will oversee daily operations, ensure child safety, supervise staff, and coordinate transportation and services to families.

This full-time position is 36 hours/week with a starting wage of $24.19 per hour, negotiable by experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, vacation, sick and holiday pay, plus a 401(k) with employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college/university and 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Strong communication, planning, team development, leadership, and activity organizing skills.
• Flexibility and capacity to manage all Head Start program areas.
• Class observer certification required or willing to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and insurance; occasional travel in personal vehicle.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Reliable attendance and professional work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff at centers and ensure a safe, professional learning environment.
• Maintain regular management presence at centers.
• Coordinate daily schedules and arrange substitutes to ensure continuity.
• Promote teamwork, values, and positive communication among staff and partners.
• Participate in meetings to address program needs of children and families.
• Collaborate with COM and Head Start management to improve programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Planning

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: We are hiring. Join a team that makes a difference!

ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services.

We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of \"creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency.\"

Center Operations Manager - Head StartBerlin, NFDL, Ripon - ADVOCAP’s Head Start program is accepting applications for a Center Operations Manager to oversee our Berlin Home Based, North Fond du Lac Ripon Head Start Centers!

ADVOCAP's Head Start program prepares children ages 3-5 with quality early childhood education in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties.

We help families reach financial, career, and educational goals, while building resilience and confidence for the entire family.

This position will ensure child safety and provide structure and stability to the Centers' daily classroom, transportation, and other essential services. This position will directly supervise all personnel engaged in activities at designated area Center and build teams with a focus on ADVOCAP's core values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff at Centers. Oversee all activities at assigned Centers ensuring a safe, professional learning environment for children, staff, volunteers, partners, etc.


• Establish a regular management presence at the Centers.


• Coordinate daily schedules for supervised staff and arrange for substitutes to ensure continuity of services.


• Promote team building, corporate values, and positive communication among staff and partners.


• Participate in meetings pertaining to program service needs of children and families.


• Work closely with other COM and Head Start management staff to plan, evaluate, and implement continuous program improvements to benefit program participants.


• Keep the Head Start Assistant Director and Director informed and seek guidance on issues arising pertaining to Staff, Partnerships, And Other Sensitive Matters.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university and three to five years of previous work experience is required to meet job standards.

Successful Experience Supervising Others In a Dynamic Work Environment

• Strong communication, planning, team development, leadership, and activity organizing skills.


• Ability to participate in training and secure certifications as required.


• Flexibility and capacity to manage in all areas of the Head Start program.


• Class observer certification required or willing to obtain.


• Valid driver's license and insurance as this position travels occasionally using a personal vehicle.


• CPR certified or willing to obtain.


• Physical/tb/drug screen and comprehensive background check required.


• Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic.

Salary and Benefits

This full-time position will begin immediately and will work 36 hours per week, MondayThursday with occasional Fridays and weekends. The entry/starting wage for this position is $24.19 per hour, negotiable based on experience. The full-time position will have access to health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and our employer contribution 401k.

Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADVOCAP, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.