Center Coordinator (Nonprofit Head Start)
CENTER COORDINATOR
Status: Exempt / Salary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
· Monitor, implement and plan for the center to ensure compliance of Head Start educational and operational Standards, CC Idaho/MSHS policies and procedures, and Employment and Safety laws and practices
· Have direct oversight of center and serve as the lead administrator of that center
· Responsible for all daily center operations
· Gather community information to analyze trends and make operational recommendations
· Take the lead on recruiting children & families
· Monitor data on enrolled children and families
· Monitor the parent-involvement program
· Maintain community linkages to locate and access resources for enrolled families
· Administer funding-source budgets, report budget projections and seek authority to adjust prior to incurring overruns
· Train and model safety practices
· Oversee Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
· Oversee and participate in Case Management processes
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, prepare, maintain, and present records, log documents, files, reports, reviews, and databases
· Coach and mentor, all center staff
· Supervise the Center Management Team, Cooks, Lead Bus Driver/Custodians, and other staff may be assigned
· Interview, hire, and evaluate employee performance
· Work a variety of hours and be able to travel for training purposes
· Manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and pay close attention to detail
· Monitor the maintenance of inventory, facilities, and equipment
· Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
· Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, local, state, and federal regulations, and standards
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in early childhood education, Special Education or a related field, or a minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
- 3 or more years’ experience in a supervisory role
- Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
- Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
- Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
- Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
- Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification
- Food Handler’s Card
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education, Social Services, or a related field
Required Physical Demands
· Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated
BENEFITS:
Yes! We offer benefits for our Seasonal Staff. What’s in it for you……….
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Low deductibles
- Low employee premiums
- Group Life Insurance
- Roth & Traditional 401K
- Available after 1 yr. of employment
- Employer match up to 4.5%
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- AFLAC
- Legal Shield
- Benefit Continuation (COBRA)
LEAVE:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- First year of service - 16 hours up front and up to 5 PTO days each year
- After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and up to 8 PTO days each year
- After 10 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 12 PTO days each year
- After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and up to 16 PTO days each year
- After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and up to 20 PTO days each year
- Paid Holidays
- Educational Leave