Center Dir, Family Services Coordinator

Center Director & Family Services Coordinator

HS-Arkoma, OK
3114 State Line Road
Arkoma, OK 74901, USA

Position Title: Center Director & Family Services Coordinator
Position Structure: Specialist - Exempt
Employee Type: Full-Time Regular
Supervisor

Title:

Education Manager
Division: United States Programs
Child Safety: Frequent Contact

The role is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center or cluster of outlying centers. You will provide coverage to multiple classrooms, ensure regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, communicate with parents to learn about and use community resources, work with parents on goal setting, and encourage parent involvement in their child’s education.

You will also assist families in identifying and meeting their goals through a case management model by developing and carrying out the program’s Family Partnership Agreements, and assisting with completion of child health requirements and other required screenings and assessments.

As a front-line representative of Save the Children, the Center Director & Family Services Coordinator must ensure the safety and security of Head Start children and families encountered and adhere to the agency’s values of Accountability, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. The role also emphasizes child safeguarding, including prevention of abuse, awareness, reporting, and training to minimize risk to children.

• Supervise and coach staff; facilitate resolution of conflicts; encourage and support professional development opportunities; develop and monitor center and staff schedules.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, support staff training, and monitor/provide ongoing feedback for performance improvement and appraisals; submit accurate information in a timely manner, including written documentation, scheduled reports, and mandated reports.
• Work with all center staff to ensure quality teaching and learning environments.
• Track and monitor staff attendance, including timesheets verification, on-site record keeping; responsible for monthly reports, safety checks, annual safety inspections, and licensing requirements.
• Assist in identifying, purchasing, and annually inventorying center supplies and equipment.
• Arrange family and staff workdays for center improvement; plan and implement all center parent meetings; maintain children/family files and privacy in collaboration with others.
• Work with managers/specialists/coordinators to ensure tracking and data entry related to ERSEA, health, education, mental health, disabilities, and family needs; maintain full attendance with a 72-hour turnaround to fill vacancies.
• Ensure regular communication with families regarding screening, assessments, and surveys to provide needed information regarding medical, nutritional, educational, and social services; ensure requirements are met per Head Start Performance Standards while maintaining confidentiality.
• Report all incidents involving children, staff, family, or other center-related matters; monitor and report family-related services to appropriate Head Start superiors.
• Attend case coordination meetings with appropriate staff to fully integrate services.
• Maintain up-to-date individualized continuing education plans including CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and discretion in handling individual cases.
• Monitor and support interactions among children, families, providers, and vendors on the facility premises.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related field, plus at least two years of relevant experience
• Proven work experience in program operations implementation and monitoring
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and best practices in infant/toddler and preschool center-based programs
• Knowledge of general business practices including supervision, accounts payable, inventory control and risk management
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with individuals and teams at all levels
• Ability to…