What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day?
Why Work for Wonders Early Learning Extended Day?
Play isn't just fun, It's fundamental! Children need playtime, it is crucial for healthy development. Children learn about the world by exploring ideas, manipulating objects, investigating creative materials, and problem-solving with others. Using imagination and creativity, children take on new roles and test new concepts. Wonders teachers use observation and planning to create learning experiences that are intentional and provide meaningful context for children to practice skills and express ideas.
Join the Wonders family of caring, dedicated, and fun educators!
About Wonders
Our Mission - To create and advance high quality, diverse educational communities that teach children the foundations of life-long learning and social responsibility.
Since our inception in 1976, our goal has been to provide non-profit, quality child care to working families. Over the years, we have grown from a single center in the basement of All Saint's Church in Chevy Chase, Maryland to multiple accredited early learning, extended day, and summer camp programs across the DC Metropolitan Region.
Our programs support today's workforce, while growing the workforce of tomorrow.
Benefits & Compensation
Our benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, winter break, medical with HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, critical illness, accident insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, Wonders tuition discounts, and professional development training. Benefits eligibility is dependent on job type status.
We provide paid pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting, medical exams, & drug screens as well as paid New Hire Orientation.
Wonders values its educators and leaders and we invest in our workforce by prioritizing compensation and nurturing meaningful careers. Our educators are regularly engaged in efforts towards continuous improvement in their skills and knowledge in the classroom. Approximately 80% of our annual budget is directed to staff compensation.
Job Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for the implementation of Wonders policies and procedures that ensure consistent and efficient business practices. Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Wonders administrative team, the Operations Manager will provide leadership, collaboration, and active support in business functions and human resources. The Operations Manager will provide thoughtful leadership contributing to the implementation of best practices in the operations of the organization.
Essential Functions
As a core member of the Wonders administrative leadership team, the Operations Manager will:
- Collaborate thoughtfully and enthusiastically to support Wonders' mission and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate and manage the Wonders calendar to ensure it captures program information and Wonders-wide activities.
- Serve as the point of contact for leasing entities and manage lease renewals.
- Oversee program emergency preparedness protocols, ensuring best practices and licensing compliance.
- Support the Controller with bi-weekly payroll processing.
- Act as a liaison between Wonders staff and the human resources consulting team, and manage HR files.
- Serve as the point of contact with the IT consulting team and manage IT inventory.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A firm commitment to advancing equity through program delivery, policies, and practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in operations or business, or related field.
- Nonprofit experience is an asset.
- Experience in a child care/educational setting is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organizational skills including records and reporting management.
- Organization development or human resources management experience.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness and sound judgement in decision-making.
- Proven ability to collaborate with consultants and team members.
- Capacity to set goals, develop strategies, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Are you worried you don't meet all of our qualifications for this position? We still encourage you to apply!
Additional Information
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Work Schedule: 35 hours per week (Hybrid)
Work Location: Kenwood Office - 5272 River Road, Ste 530, Bethesda, MD 20816
EEO Statement
Wonders provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, citizenship, current or future military status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
ADA Compliance
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Wonders to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.
Salary : $62,000 - $65,000
