Center Manager

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A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education. You are a personable, energetic,

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Director, Early Head Start

$30.22/Hourly

Bronx, NY

Exempt

Full Time Position, Five days per week, 40 hours per week, 12 months a year

Responsible for three major functions in the administration of the Early Head Start Program. The first major responsibility involves implementing and supervising all aspects of the center's operations. The second major responsibility involves collaboration with the EHS Director, the Program Managers, the teachers, and center staff to assure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the State Child Care licensing requirements in the operation of the center. The third major responsibility is the implementation of the human resources policies and procedures applicable to center staff. In all major functions a systems approach is desired.

The ideal candidate for our program is:

A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education.
You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prioritized manner to meet the goals and objectives of our internal Urban Strategies goals and within compliance of all current Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Family and Human Development or equivalent in a related field.
Must have a New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education.
Three plus years’ experience working in an administrative capacity in an education setting with at least three years of supervisory experience.
Experience in Human Resources management and operations and the use of management information systems with Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Experience and/or knowledge of childcare licensing.
Experience in the CACFP guidelines and implementation.
Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
Must have Valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle, and Liability Insurance required.

Master’s Degree in Education Curriculum & Instruction or Administrator’s Certification.
Five plus years’ experience working in an administrative capacity in an educational setting with five years of supervisory experience.
Significant experience in educational administration, with knowledge and skills in finance and human resources.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Minimum Standards.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) *

Responsibilities

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Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds and use hands and fingers to fill out required forms. Ability to lift infants and toddlers weighing up to forty (40) pounds, twenty (20) pounds overhead and forty (40) pounds from waist to shoulder; occasional lifting of fifty (50) pounds is required and must be able to push/pull up to fifty pounds horizontally. Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time.

Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.

What We Offer

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✓Remote work for eligible positions.

✓Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).

✓Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).

✓401K matched contributions up to 4%.

✓Employee Assistance Program.

✓Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.

✓9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.

✓Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.

✓Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.

✓Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.

✓Meaningful employee engagement programs.

✓Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.

Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.

To apply:

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer