Position Purpose
Maintain quality Pre K environments with attention to safety and health prevention measures. Provide general program management for one region: coach, mentor, supervise and train all regional classroom and support staff. Provide short term and long range planning for service delivery and training; act as an integrator of components, including health, nutrition, disabilities; function as liaison and information conduit between central office leadership, staff and community collaborators.
Essential Job Responsibilities: Performance Indicators
Staff Supervision and Development
- Assist Human Resources in the hiring process for regional and substitute staff, inform the HR department of staffing needs and changes.
- Monitor the performance, attendance, certifications, required documents and timecards of all regional staff.
- Communicate areas of performance improvement to staff and promote training that reflects the individual needs of staff members and/or the team as a whole.
- Document and administer both positive and negative feedback and utilize Performance Improvement Plans when warranted. Ensure documentation is forwarded to Human Resources.
- Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations based on quantifiable and objective criteria, utilizing agency forms and checklists designed for evaluations.
- Ensure teaching staff progress towards educational requirements as mandated by the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with staff and provide for mandated trainings and updates to policies and procedures.
- Monitor, report and provide feedback for all employee related accidents.
- Monitor, evaluate and provide training of classroom volunteers.
Regional and Program Coordination
- Ensure program compliance with codes of all state and local licensing agencies and grant requirements.
- Attend case management meetings, consultations, and staff meetings as necessary.
- Observe children and provide suggestions for behavior management and education programming to meet the individual needs of all children
- Monitor home visiting component.
- Monitor and manage direct service budgets.
- Establish and monitor regional systems and services that ensure program quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
- Submit monthly reports on direct service activities and status to the Head Start Director.
- Arrange for services in all functional areas, utilizing internal and external resources to provide medical, social, mental health, educational, and special services as deemed appropriate, as well as facility maintenance.
- Monitor and manage the maintenance and safety of facilities and availability of supplies.
Community Networking
- Coordinate with local agencies, community service organizations and educational providers and partners.
- Design and deliver training and formal presentations. Provide information on the Head Start program to the community.
- Participate in and assist with community events.
All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start’s policy on confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or a closely related field is required
- Three years progressively responsible professional experience which demonstrates significant supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Education/Development typically gained via experience and or education.
- Experience in design and delivery of training
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License/proof of auto insurance/annual DMV check required.
- Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified and have a current Food Handler’s Card.
- Health Questionnaire is required at time of hire and will be updated annually.
- Current enrollment in Child Care Division-Central Background Registry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Sustained concentration and ability to handle multiple tasks often simultaneously.
- Significant diagnostic and problem solving skills.
- Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
- Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
- Strong organization and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Driving to various work sites, trainings, workshops etc.
Position Information
- Position – Exempt/Non Bargaining Unit
- 48 to 52 weeks depending upon regional models.
- Supervised by Head Start Director.
Job Description Created 08/01/01, revised 10/07, revised 06/11, revised 3/19
Head Start of Lane County is an EEO Employer.
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