Head Start & ECEAP Assistant Center Manager

Enterprise For Progress In The Community; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Sick Leave

Annual Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

403 B (Employer match)

Job summary

Enterprise For Progress In The Community (EPIC) seeks an Assistant Center Manager to support the Center Manager in leading Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP operations at Jefferson, East Valley and Fairview sites. You will supervise cooks and custodians, ensure adherence to licensing, USDA and policy standards, and help drive program quality and family engagement across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes ensuring child welfare, school readiness and a strong EPIC culture of Speak Up, Speak

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood or related management field or equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Three+ years leadership experience in Head Start/Migrant Head Start, child care, or similar programs.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Center Manager with leadership and supervision of Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP site activities.
• Ensure compliance with program standards, licensing, USDA requirements and agency policies.
• Coordinate ERSEA content (eligibility, recruitment, enrollment, attendance) and involve parents in program activities.
• Maintain safe, sanitary facilities and supervise staff to meet ratios and guidelines.
• Support staff development through coaching and training plans.
• Assist with timekeeping, purchasing and USDA documentation and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Program management

Community collaboration

Communication

Coaching

Documentation

Staff scheduling

Time management

Travel

Education

BA in Early Childhood

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Enterprise For Progress In The Community (EPIC) seeks an Assistant Center Manager to support the Center Manager in leading Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP operations at Jefferson, East Valley and Fairview sites. You will supervise cooks and custodians, ensure adherence to licensing, USDA and policy standards, and help drive program quality and family engagement across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes ensuring child welfare, school readiness and a strong EPIC culture of Speak Up, Speak