Purpose:
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Position Objectives:

• Comply with and utilize the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, State of Michigan Child Care Center Licensing Rules, the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten, GSRP Implementation Manual (GSRP funded), Great Start to Quality, Program Procedure Manual Guidance, 5 Year Grant, USDA/CACFP/MDE Requirements, and NMCAA Personnel Polices.

• Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.

• Ensure facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.

• Responsible for the general management of the center.

• Oversee staff and ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate program and center policies.

• Administer day-to-day operations, including being available to address parent, child, and staff issues.

• Oversee child assessment and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the classroom program.

• Provide remote services when necessary, to support children and families in a home environment.

• Lead and/or team with the Family Engagement Specialist to facilitate family engagement activities.

• Monitor staff and conduct employee performance reviews for each staff member.

• Consider opportunities to participate in setting program goals and committing to making progress on an ongoing basis.

Education:

• Have at least an associate or bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education.

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a ZA or ZS endorsement or a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development with specialization in preschool teaching.

Additional Qualifications Required:

• Two semester hours or 3.0 CEUs in childcare administration or an administrative credential approved by Licensing.

• Be at least 21 years of age.

• Pass a comprehensive background check.

• Ability to meet the State of Michigan and federal health requirements (medical clearance, mental wellness, and TB examination).

• Be suitable to meet the needs of children.

• Obtain the Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire, dependent upon site location