Center Specialist

Great-Lakes-Community-Action-Partnership; Fremont (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work-Life Balance: 40-hour workweek

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and

Health Savings and Flexible Savings

Retirement: 403(b) match

Paid Time Off: Up to 5.5 weeks

Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays

Life insurance and long-term-dis

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance and training

Descripción de la vacante

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) is seeking a Center Specialist to manage daily operations at assigned site(s) and ensure a safe, inclusive, high-quality experience for children and families, in line with performance standards and licensing requirements.

You will collaborate with teachers to implement Conscious Discipline, Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD, while guiding lesson planning, parent engagement, and goal attainment to support school readiness.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in early childhood education or related field; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and database software preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage, direct and monitor daily operation of assigned site(s) in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Ohio licensing.
• Ensure teaching staff implement Conscious Discipline, Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies GOLD toward school readiness goals.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans with parent engagement and IFSP/IEP goals; support diverse multilingual needs.
• Support teacher-child interactions and provide varied opportunities for inquiry and critical thinking.
• Organize staff, parent, community and state meetings to build relationships and share updates.

Conocimientos

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet

Database software

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, Social Work, or related field

Descripción del empleo

• Job Category Child Development, FP-MVR-1176-HS Physical
• Employee Type Yearly Full Time

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Email [e-mail]

Center Specialist

Schedule:

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Summary:

Manage and direct the daily operation of assigned site(s). Provide a safe, positive, inclusive and high-quality experience for children and families in compliance with all performance standards, licensing requirements, policies, procedures and quality initiatives.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 40-hour workweek with weekends off
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Up to 5.5 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, Social Work, or a related field.

Experience:

At least one year of experience in early childhood education or a related field. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience using word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and database software preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, direct and monitor the daily operation of assigned site(s) in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Ohio Early Learning Standards, ODJFS Licensing, Step Up to Quality, NAEYC, and policies and procedures.
• In partnership with Teacher Coach, ensure teaching staff utilize and implement Conscious Discipline, the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD and demonstrate progress towards established school readiness goals.
• Ensure teaching staff develop and implement weekly lesson plans that incorporate parent engagement, individualization, IFSP/IEP goals, and multi-cultural and multi-lingual support.
• Support teacher-child interactions and ensure children are provided a variety of opportunities that prompt investigation and offer reflection and critical thinking skills.
• Ensure a regular schedule for conducting classroom observations; assist with making arrangements for classroom support; ensure progress is made towards established goals.
• Ensure timely completion and entry of screening and assessment data including; ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, ELA, and Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Monitor, evaluate and track implementation of classroom practices including but not limited to supervision of children, parent engagement, nutrition and health services, safe and inclusive environments, and education services.
• Maintain and monitor records and submit accurate reports and requested information on a timely basis.
• Organize and/or attend staff, parent, community and state meetings to build effective relationships, report updates and stay informed on the latest research and best practices in the Early Childhood field.
• Ensure staff professional development goals are established and training/learning opportunities are made available to staff; provide new teaching staff with training and support to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in their position.
• Ensure a team approach to service delivery; communicate, coordinate and collaborate with internal staff and external partners as appropriate; serve as the liaison between families, parent committees, landlords and/or local school districts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and supervision in accordance with organizational policies, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and federal, state, and local employment laws. Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and developing employees.
• Supporting employee engagement, professional development, and accountability consistent with the organization's mission,
• values, and goals.
• Planning, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work to ensure effective operations and service delivery.
• Setting performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Promoting compliance with organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
• Initial and periodic physical exams required.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours

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