Position: Program Manager
Department/Site: Child Development Programs
Salary: $ $80,543 - $126,802 (placement dependent on experience) with Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
Length of Work Year
8 Hours per Day/12 Months per Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/5/2024
Apply: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1950891
Job Summary
Plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of various Child Development programs and work teams. Assists the Director in ensuring by monitoring performance and compliance of Child Development programs to conform to state and federal requirements.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Program Manager is a supervisory management position that organizes and integrates functions such as, but not limited to Disabilities, Mental Health, ERSEA, Health, Nutrition, Staff Support, and one or more classroom programs. The Manager also provides staff support to the Director by monitoring program performance, compliance (e.g., special education and nutrition), and external committees to promote the interests of the Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the planning, organization, coordination of services, and compliance review of Child Development programs and Manages specific child development services and programs, including the supervision of assigned staff.
- Prepares applications and grant proposals for renewal, acceptance, and expansion of services. Compiles supporting documentation such as but not limited to community needs assessments, service and performance monitoring proposals, and budgets.
- Monitors on behalf of the Director, service-level standards, funding source requirements, and performance of assigned working supervisors and support staff. Provides and/or coordinates training for staff on new rules, legislation, and professional development.
- Assists the Director by coordinating annual program self-assessments using federal and state review instruments. Prepares program information, staff characteristics, and other reports as required for program compliance.
- Facilitates operation of Head Start program services to include developing and sustaining family and community partnerships, enrollment and attendance, program governance, and access to health, nutrition, mental health, disability and other services.
- Oversees, establishes and trains early childhood education teams at target elementary school sites on school readiness and transition principles and Oversees testing and student assessment for acceptable student progress and program compliance.
- Identifies opportunities for enhancing service delivery using ‘best’ administrative practices. Recommends interventions contributing to program compliance, and service quality to meet the needs of students transitioning to the K-8 environment.
- Participates in the development of curriculum in the area of parent and preschool education. Works with supervisors and staff to provide research support and resources for developing age appropriate curriculum and learning environments.
- May work in conjunction with appropriate offices of the State Department of Education, California State Licensing Department and Los Angeles County Office of Education in relation to parent and preschool education, including serving on committees as a representative for the department.
- Determines need for recruitment and employment of classified and certificated Child Development program Oversees and conducts screening of applicants and job interviews. Participates in the selection of staff.
- Trains, establishes standards, and evaluates staff Works with assigned staff to enhance skills, learning, and performance.
- Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates professional, technical and clerical personnel. Provides or coordinates staff training.
- Monitors procedures for all levels of student and parent access including provision of key health, developmental, and special needs.
- Represents the department and district at outside meetings and conferences on emerging topics ranging from but not limited to, program design and development, compliance, self- assessment, and monitoring techniques.
- Responsible for tracking and reporting all Unusual Incident
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires specialized knowledge the principles and practices associated with of early childhood education and funding and program compliance mechanisms. Requires working knowledge of program development, organization, curriculum design, and performance measurement. Requires in-depth knowledge of pertinent federal, state, regional oversight agency, and district regulations, policies, and decision support processes. Requires working knowledge of modern supervisory and performance review practices. Requires well-developed skills knowledge of and skills at using statistical methods to assess program development and compliance. Requires advanced knowledge of proper English usage to prepare professional reports, policies, procedures, and learning materials. Requires well developed, self-starting human relations skills to convey technical concepts in individual and group settings, facilitate team building, conduct training and outreach internally and in community-based environments.
Abilities
Requires the ability to independently perform all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Must be able to oversee, coordinate, and perform leadership and professional duties in support of assigned programs, compliance and administrative support to the Director. The position requires the ability to learn, interpret and apply District and department functions, policies, rules, regulations, goals and objectives. Requires the ability to compile and maintain complex program materials and records and prepare professional reports to support continuous operations and funding. Requires identifying and resolving issues and concerns of students, parents, and staff. Requires the ability to prepare spreadsheets, graphs and charts, and enter, import, and export data to and from databases. Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines. Requires the ability to analyze situations and accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Requires the ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts within and outside the District, be engaging working with a diverse cultural and socio-economic population, and outreach in a manner that reflects positively on the District.
Physical Abilities
The position incumbent must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time and to move about various district locations. Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials. Requires auditory ability to project voice and carry on conversations in person and over the phone. Requires the ability to retrieve work materials from overhead, waist, and ground level files. Requires sustained repetitive motions and manual and finger dexterity to write, use a pointing device and keyboard at an advanced rate, operate a computer, and operate other office equipment. Requires the ability to attend evening and off-site meetings.
Education and Experience
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education, or similar discipline and four years of progressively responsible experience that includes teaching and program monitoring or site leadership.
Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid driver’s license. Requires a Child Development Director Permit.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health and safety issues.