Preschool Center Manager

Company Description
Welcome, and thanks for considering a position with Early Learning Essentials, formerly Mountainland Head Start. We are a non profit organization that offers preschool services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up. If you would like to make a difference in someone's life, come work for us. Our benefits are exceptional with medical, dental, life and a 401(k). We also offer a sign-on Incentive for selected positions working with children and families. We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy evenings and weekends off and twice the normal holidays! We hope to see you in an interview.

Position is 204 working days and 11 paid Holidays; a typical work week Monday - Friday with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Some occasional evening work may be required. Summer work may be available and may be required depending on agency need.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Center Manager/Coach is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a center, providing leadership in the role of site administrator and Instructional Coach of a comprehensive high-quality preschool and family service program. The position supervises and coaches 6 - 11 teaching staff employees who provide services for approximately 49 - 80 children and families. This position is chiefly responsible for supporting educational quality, the achievement of school readiness goals, curriculum implementation and positive child outcomes for children. Monitors the overall implementation and design of educational activities at the center level by supervising teaching staff, working cooperatively with other service area front line staff and coordinators, adhering to MHS policies and procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards, monitoring supply inventory, including facility and technological needs to maintain a welcoming and safe learning environment and providing support and guidance to Head Start parents, guardians, and volunteers.

Position offers full benefits, including: Health, Dental, Life, HSA Contributions, 401K, and EAP counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a BA Degree with major in Early Childhood Education, or a related field as agreed equivalent at the discretion of the agency that supports high quality implementation of our educational program (Official transcript must be attached to the employment application).
• Previous relevant experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start or preschool setting.
• Currently CLASS reliable or able to become reliable within six (6) months.
• Must be currently or able to become Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater reliable within two (2) months.
• Official or unofficial transcript which shows the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the employment application.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable and may be required depending on location.