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Assistant Center Director

Kountze, TXOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 3 days ago

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Required skills

  • supervision of staff
  • operation of the center
  • written correspondence
  • supervise children
  • transportation component
  • contact parents
  • emergency situation
  • conferences
  • workshops
  • meetings

Role summary

The Assistant Center Director will oversee center operations and staff supervision, ensuring the smooth functioning of the Head Start program. Responsibilities include managing daily attendance, maintaining records and checklists, communicating with parents during emergencies, and assisting with case management and community outreach. The role also involves supervising children, managing inventory, and temporarily filling staff shortages. A strong focus on compliance with program standards and maintaining confidentiality is essential.

  1. Assume responsibilities, including supervision of staff and operation of the center, when needed.
  2. Prepare written correspondence between center and parents.
  3. Supervise children that are ill or injured until parents can pick child up.
  4. Assist in the supervision and implementation of the center’s transportation component.
  5. Contact parents when children become ill or other emergency situation occurs.
  6. Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings in order to promote the progress of the Head Start program.
  7. Temporarily fill in for staff shortages that are a result of absences and other factors.
  8. Prepare and maintain prescribed records and reports in accordance with required policies and standards, including, but not limited to center daily attendance.
  9. Maintain completion of Good Morning Checklist, Sanitation Checklist, and Playground Safety Checklist.
  10. Maintain accurate data collection for Health and Special Services components as related to Performance Standards and PIR.
  11. Assist MET-Head Start coordination and management staff in assuring that Head Start and Early Head Start participants receive appropriate case management services, as they relate to the family’s expressed needs, goals, and interests, as documented on appropriate program forms.
  12. Provide supervised assistance in locating and maintaining professional relationships with service providers and community partners within the project-area and surrounding communities.
  13. Maintain accurate inventory of center supplies and equipment.
  14. Report to work at scheduled time and maintain good attendance. Perform all duties in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Participate with a positive attitude and behavior in all program activities.
  15. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
  16. Assist in meeting agency non-federal share matching requirement.
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