Head Start Child Development Center Manager

Wu Yee Children's Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start.
The Center Manager is responsible for daily operations at the center, in accordance with State licensing requirements, Federal regulations, and program policies and procedures. S/he takes the lead in articulating program philosophy and communication of expectations with staff, families and the community served. The Center Manager is responsible for the supervision of a staff and providing direct mentorship and coaching to Lead Teachers and assuring quality service delivery for children and families.
Locations:

• 1010 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94133

Early Childhood Center Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Manage daily operations, ensuring the center is fully staffed to maintain required Title 5 adult- child ratios, and that staff, volunteers, and interns are properly trained and follow program performance standards and Wu Yee policies.
• Administer Admissions Agreements with enrolled families and complete required data entry to CP.net.
• Facilitate parent orientations, case management meetings, consultations, staff and family meetings.
• Develop and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and culturally relevant center environment for all children and families.
• Oversee the implementation of age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children, including daily open-ended activities to expand their competencies across developmental domains; review and monitor written lesson plans from Teachers.
• Understand, follow, and monitor that all center activities are conducted in accordance with licensing requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, and California Department of Education regulations.
• Monitor the performance of staff through analysis of reports, direct observation of practices and develop professional development plans to evaluate their performance.
• Ensure that all formal observations, ongoing screening, and assessments of children are completed in accordance with the Service Area Timeline.
• Maintain regular and timely communication with all program staff to facilitate effective program performance.
• Ensure documentation of all significant contacts with families and maintain up-to-date file records for all children; including attendance and meal count records.
• Collaborate with management team to arrange and facilitate meetings and mandated trainings at the center.
• Submit weekly reports on direct service activities and status to the content team.
• Provide leadership and training to the teaching staff on early childhood best practice in accordance with program philosophy and curriculum.
• Observe all center staff and provide suggestions for classroom lesson planning and management to Teachers.
• Monitor and assure availability of supplies, equipment and maintenance of the facility based on licensing standards, state and federal guidelines and program standards of quality.
• Using data from regular classroom monitoring, including formal evaluations of the environment and child-teacher interactions, administer work plans and provide regular feedback to staff and volunteers for ongoing reflection and development of teaching skills.
• Review child screening and assessment data and understand school readiness goals to support adaptations to classroom environments and lesson plans to increase skill building opportunities for all children.
• Encourage and promote families participation in center activities, field trips, special events and the Parent Committee and Policy Council; Provide orientations for parent and community volunteers, as needed.
• Ensure children with special needs and/or suspected delay receive individualized care and classroom modifications; escalate concerns to the Education Manager and Multi-disciplinary team.
• Work with program staff to ensure IFSP/IEP goals are supported through integration in lesson plans and classroom routines; provide guidance to teaching staff and volunteers for meeting individual needs.
• Communicate with program staff, the Mental Health Consultant and Family Advocate about concerns or issues related to a child's development.
• Ensure that Daily Health Checks are being conducted appropriately in each classroom and health procedures are being followed.
• Oversee sign-in/out sheets for accuracy before submission to the Data Associate.
• Monitor safety checks in the park/playground to ensure the equipment and area is safe for children, prior to the commencement of outdoor activity; ensure safety checks are being done appropriately by all staff.
• Monitor that children are taught appropriate health and hygiene practices, including tooth brushing, potty training, hand washing, etc.
• Participate, when needed, in food preparation for the center in accordance with program policies and procedures and state food safety requirements.
• Ensure meal counts are provided to the Health Services Manager and recorded accurately at the time of service and before submission to the Data Associate.
• Participate in the annual program Self-Assessment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities, as required by the program.
• Assist in the development of training plans for center and program.
• Understand and provide guidance on all roles and responsibilities for the center, including planning for staffing needs across the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Early Childhood Center Manager Knowledge/Experience/Skills required:

• Minimum three years successful supervisory experience in an early childhood program.
• Demonstrates excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Capacity to plan, deliver and implement and evaluate early childhood training.
• Experience working with culturally diverse staff and families desired.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Early Childhood Center Manager Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Early Childhood Education or relevant field preferred; Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education desired.
• A valid California Child Development Site Supervisor permit.

Early Childhood Center Manager Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Frequently walks, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talks or hears.
• Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40 pound child.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Early Childhood Center Manager Compensation and Benefits:

• $92,000 - 94,000 /year.
• A $2,000 sigtning bonus is in effect, payable at successful completion of the 90 introductory period.
• Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision.
• 403b with matching contribution after 1 year.
• 14 holidays, 10 days vacation, and paid sick leave.
• Lots of opportunities for advancement across the organization.
• Extensive paid training and professional development.

Healthcare/vulnerable client employer, verified COVID vaccination required.
NOTE: This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different and additional duties as assigned.
Wu Yee Children's Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action. We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. Wu Yee Children's Services is an equal opportunity employer.