Center Service Manager II ECD CO Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC)

This Endorsed; Colorado; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Position Summary The Center Service Manager II is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a single Head Start Program site and responsible for the supervision of 21 to 30 staff within CPLC’s Early Childhood Development.; or responsible for more than one site and for the supervision of up to 20 staff. Manages center operations and ancillary service needs, such as early childhood educational services, calendars, staff schedules, transportation, supplies, and food service, in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards Head Start Act (12/7/07), USDA requirements and CPLC Policies and Procedures. Promotes opportunities for parents to enhance their role as the primary influence in their child’s education and development. Works in coordination with the Regional Operations Manager, Content Program Coordinators, and Statewide Coordinators to promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education /Background

• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development or early childhood education (ECE) preferred or in a related field.
• A BA, MA or Higher Degree with coursework equivalent to a major in ECE may be considered.
• Additionally, a combination totaling 2 years of progressive experience in an early childhood setting and/or administrative/supervisory experience is required.

Other Requirements

• Ability to provide leadership, handle multiple priorities/tasks through various program components.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and/or Head Start Performance Standards (issued 9/1/16) and the Head Start Act (12/7/07) is preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred.
• Knowledge in managing program finance, budgets, data entry, use of computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems are required.

Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully Vaccinated at the time of hire, are expected to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.