Child Care Operations & Compliance Lead

TULSA EDUCARE INC in; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Educare Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to provide administrative support and ensure compliance with licensing and program standards.

The role includes managing staff scheduling, timekeeping, and purchasing, while supervising kitchen operations and staff to ensure adequate classroom coverage. The position emphasizes collaboration with a diverse workforce, maintaining dependable schedules, and supporting inclusion services for children in a Head Start setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Family Relations/Child Development or related field.
• Experience with families with young children preferred; early childhood/social service setting is required.
• Food Managers Certification and 20 hours of annual training required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local licensing requirements and funder guidelines.
• Manage staff scheduling and approve timesheets for payroll.
• Oversee kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff and aides.
• Coordinate inclusion services for children and case consultations with specialists.
• Create purchase requisitions and assist with school budgets.
• Support staff development and onboarding; maintain CECPD training portal.

Skills

Head Start Standards

NAEYC criteria

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written skills

Record auditing

Multitasking

Confidentiality

MS Office

Google Suite

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Tulsa Educare Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director to provide administrative support and ensure compliance with licensing and program standards.

The role includes managing staff scheduling, timekeeping, and purchasing, while supervising kitchen operations and staff to ensure adequate classroom coverage. The position emphasizes collaboration with a diverse workforce, maintaining dependable schedules, and supporting inclusion services for children in a Head Start setting.