Metro Action Commission Early Childhood Assistant Center Manager

JOB
This is a Full-Time Non-Civil Service position with Metro Action Commission with medical, dental, pension, and other insurance benefits. Using both leadership and management skills, this position plans and executes an individualized program for the students of Head Start/Early Head Start encompassing students’ needs in areas of social, educational, emotional, cognitive, language and motor development. Maintains a safe and healthy environment and accessible program for all staff, children, and community. Upholds the Mission, Vision, Values, and Philosophy of the Metropolitan Action Commission.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Supervise daily operation of assigned center along with the Early Childhood Center Manager (ECCM).Supervise total daily operation in the absence of the ECCM.Assist center teaching staff in the planning and implementation of all daily program activities.Work cooperatively and directly with teachers and other appropriate staff to devise and implement programs and procedures necessary for monitoring and evaluating the total effectiveness of the program.Provide instructional leadership, training and professional development to the Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) teaching staff.Collect and review lesson plans for the HS/EHS teaching staff.Order and distribute educational materials for HS/EHS teaching staff.Comply with procedures and guidelines in regard to special education services.Administer pre- and on-going assessments to determine development levels of children.Assist the ECCM in maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of teachers’ performance.Write recommendations and provide feedback to teaching personnel to ensure adherence with Performance Standards.Responsible for implementing and supervising all approved instructional programs.Utilize child assessment and family outcomes data to plan individualized instructional programs for children and to support instructional decision making.Report needs for equipment repair and replacement.Attend monthly meetings with the HS/EHS parents.Conduct home visits as needed.Actively involve parents in planning classroom activities.Develop and maintain a program of community involvement as a means of interpreting and improving the program.Conduct fire and tornado evacuation drills for the center monthly.Responsible for supervision of all students on school grounds.Maintain daily adult/child ratios in classrooms.Visit classrooms to observe and assess the instructional program.Coordinate and schedule bus monitors.Monitor assessments conducted with HS/EHS children.Monitor bus routes and logs for accuracy and safety of children and staff.Responsible for coordinating with the Transportation Manager and/or Assistant Transportation Manager in providing bus routes and maintaining discipline on the school buses.Establish positive, professional, and productive relationships with families, staff and volunteers.Ensure compliance with all DHS, NAEYC, ECERS, HS/EHS, and agency regulations.Supervise and coordinate reports and activities for State, Federal, and other agencies which affect programs and curriculum.Prepare and submit monthly reports.Assist in the preparation of Licensing and Accreditation paperwork.Conduct and record staff meetings as necessary.Plan special activities for the HS/EHS children.Perform related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Experienced in planning, organizing, and directing staff activities.Experienced in training and evaluating employees.Working knowledge to operate general office equipment.One (01) year experience in preschool management.Be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with the Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and the Metropolitan Action Commission are equal opportunity employers. In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure. Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to Rickie McQueen at (615) 862-8860, Ext. 70103. For questions contact the Human Resources department at: 615-862-8860 Ext. 70105.