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Matrix Human Services Assistant Center Manager in Detroit, Michigan
JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTIBILITY:
The Assistant Center Manager is responsible for supporting the center manager in the daily oversight of center operations, including assuring compliance with standards established to assure a high-quality program. This includes a strong commitment to Head Start's mission of ensuring all children and families are ready for school and schools are ready for our children and families.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in early childhood education or child development.
- Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in a child-related field with 18 hours and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with at least 480 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching.
- Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development with 18 hours coursework in early childhood education or child development and 480 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting.
- Must meet other grantee and licensing requirements.
- A minimum of three years classroom and supervisory experience.
- Effective, supportive supervisory skills, including the ability to assist staff in developing self-direction, and skills to develop a good team and team relationships
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in monitoring the inventory of site materials, supplies, and equipment
Assures accurate, complete, and confidential maintenance of staff records
Co- leads bi-weekly staff meetings and monthly one-on- one meetings with the teaching staff
Conducts staff performance evaluations and professional development plans for the teaching staff
Assists in organizing the parent committee
Assists in assuming all center level documentation are complete, up to date and accurate
Attends all meetings and trainings, as requested, to keep abreast of trends in various areas
Supports to create and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
Assists in managing related tasks as required by the program
Assists in monitoring the planning, writing and implementation of individual lesson plans
Assists in monitoring the completion of 2 parent-teacher conferences and 2 home visits for each child/family
Supports the creation and maintenance of a team and strength-based center environment
Assists in monitoring the completion of anecdotal notes into the COR Advantage system
Assists in developing a schedule to support the teaching staff during break times
Monitors classrooms during teaching staff breaks
Assists in monitoring staff time and attendance
Reports suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law, in accordance with agency policies and procedures, maintain documentation of reports made on behalf of the center
Participates in program sponsored activities including community events
Assists in the recruitment for children in the center and assist to maintain enrollment
Meets regularly with the Center Manager and the Senior Operations Manager
Participates in weekly supervisory meetings with the Center Manager
Supports the completion of developmental screenings, assessments, Individual Education Plans and any other services necessary for the child's growth and development
Ensures the operation of the center are following active supervision practices, health & safety rules, licensing, performance standards and agency policies and procedures
Participates in ongoing professional development
Coordinates the submission of Incident Reports
Participates in the monitoring and completion of the Health & Safety Classroom Daily Checklists
Conducts the Health & Safety Center Daily Checklists
Completes and submits weekly