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The Site Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the center and meeting the Head Start Performance Standards, Public Health Regulations, and DCFS Licensing Standards. An important role of the Site Manager position is to provide vision and leadership to education staff in creating a positive learning environment where Head Start children gain the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that lead to future school success. Additionally, the Site Manager supports teachers and assistant teachers to become exceptional early childhood educators by engaging in their professional development, modeling effective teaching practices, and implementing agency policies and procedures. Our organization requires that the Site Manager ensures a supportive and welcoming environment every day and fosters a sense of safety for staff, families, and children.\ \

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or

a related field with coursework in early childhood education and early education teaching experience

Three years of supervisory experience

Education in Business Administration is preferred and will be given

preference

CLASS observer certified preferred

Knowledge of Head Start and other agency rules and regulations

preferred

Previous experience with recruitment, staffing, and operations

management

Prior direct supervision experience with teams of 20-30 people

Demonstrated organization and project management skills

Must Possess skills in oral and written communication, and

interpersonal and management skills necessary to effectively supervise staff, relate to children, families, and community agencies

Must possess strong skills in the use of common office software for

word processing, e-mails, internet, spreadsheets, and databases

Ability to learn the use of web-based systems

Learn the Head Start and other agency rules and regulations within

three months

Experience with populations, including at-risk families

Must meet all requirements of the Department of Children and Family

Services

Respect for family, staff and agency confidentiality

Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

Ability to adjust to change frequently

Ability to travel to meetings, trainings, and other work sites

Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

Respect for the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act

and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Summary

Status: Full-Time/Year-Round\ FLSA Classification: Exempt\ Hours: 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m., M-F\ Starting Wage: \$35.66\ \ Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, high-quality programming, and great work environment!

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