Child Development Center Program Director (Jane's House Child Development Center: Yakima)

Child Development Center Program Director (Jane's House Child Development Center: Yakima)

Full-time; posted: Monday, Aug 21 2017

Easterseals Washington Send resume to:

Charissa Manglona
Washington

Email: [email protected]

Please review the position description to learn about the responsibilities and requirements. If you or someone you know would be interested in applying, submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Summary:

Responsible for the cost effective and efficient development and operation of the assigned Easterseals Child Development Center.

Basic Responsibilities:Financial Management: 

• Assures accurate billing and timely receivables for the center.
• Prepares and revises program budgets. 
• Works to meet or exceed financial goals.
• Initiates program adjustments based on current budget performance.
• Tracks program utilization for optimum program performance. 

Human Resource Management: 

• Provides for the recruitment and selection of center staff.
• Conducts all employee discipline in accordance with Easterseals Washington standards. 
• Performs annual evaluations on or before staff anniversary dates.
• Effectively delegates responsibilities to team members.
• Provides for and maintains records of staff training, orientation, and meetings as dictated by personnel policies, contractors, and licensors.
• Recruits and manages volunteers.
• Negotiates agreements with outside entities.
• Approves staff timesheets, expense reports, mileage reports, leave requests, and other employee action forms.

Program Management:

• Assures that all services offered through the center meet or exceed internal and external (NAEYC, GSA, Head Start, ECEAP, etc.) quality assurance guidelines. 
• Monitors curriculum development and facilitation.
• Ensures that services are offered in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Offers presentations on a variety of child development training topics.
• Responds effectively to crisis situations.
• Develops and distributes service delivery policies.
• Provides and communicates program direction to all stakeholders. 
• Responsible for center contracts administration including: compliance, performance, demographics and budget reporting, and program record keeping. 
• Successfully markets the center to targeted groups.
• Strives to meet agency goals for inclusion.
• Provides information and referral for Easterseals Washington programs and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or child development and family studies, early childhood special education, or combination of work experience and education commensurate with above duties (preferred).
• Has an associate’s degree in ECE – CD and at least three years of experience as a program administrator (minimum).
• Prior experience working with Head Start and/or ECEAP programs (preferred)
• STARS completion and minimum one year experience supervising programs that provide comprehensive coordinated services to young children and their families.
• Working knowledge of programs serving infants and young children with special needs and their families.
• Flexible schedule of availability.
• Washington State Drivers License, availability of personal automobile, proof of adequate level of auto insurance coverage.
• Must pass DSHS background check (and federal background check, if applicable)
• Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work.
• Must meet Easterseals Washington minimum computer literacy standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible for maintaining relationships with many individuals and organizations.    Frequent contacts may include managers, coworkers, children, families, government entities, volunteers, staff, and other potential funding sources.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most duties will be carried out in the center and on the playground.  Successful program operations will necessitate travel to vendors, agencies, out-of-town meetings, offices, and other program sites.

Additional Notes:Please review the position description to learn about the responsibilities and requirements. If you or someone you know would be interested in applying, submit a resume and cover letter to Charissa Manglona, Vice President of Human Resources at [email protected].