Site Manager Child Development

JOB SUMMARY:

The Site Manager is the designated Director of the facility per OEC, and is responsible for coordinating and administrating the overall operations of the Child Development Center and supervision of all head teachers and administrative staff.  Ensure a safe environment for children and staff.  Learn, implement and ensure center and staff are in compliance with State of CT licensing codes, funding requirements, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and NAEYC standards.  Work cooperatively with Head Teachers to ensure center schedules and adequate staffing meet OEC licensing standards.  Responsible for all required administrative paperwork for the center, including but not limited to enrollments of children and weekly fee collections.  Must have compassion and understanding of needs of children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field plus four years related work experience in an approved program and three of which were administrative and supervisory in nature.

·         Must have, or be willing to obtain within 12 months of hire, 3 credits in the administration of early childhood education programs or educational administration from an institute of higher education accredited by the Board of Governors of Higher Education or from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

·         Must have reliable, insured transportation.

·         Strong computer and communication skills

·         Provide current physical (less than 2 years) and negative TB test results (less than 1 year) before or upon hire.

·         Be able to work 35/40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM to cover center operational hours.