Head Start Manager on Point

Serve as the primary supervisor for the Centers to which assigned. This includes possessing a working knowledge and understanding of all Head Start Component areas and applicable Standards. The Manager on Point is responsible for ensuring compliance in all aspects of Head Start to include regulations as required by the Health
Department and the Department of Children and Family Services. The Manager on Point is the supervisor for all classroom staff members. He/She shall handle all first-level discipline and grievances of the staff and has the authority to make recommendations for both promotion and termination.

1. Provide direct day-to-day supervision of the classroom staff in the assigned area(s)
2. Provide leadership and mentoring to teachers

3. Maintain working understanding of all of the Head Start and Agency Policies:

• Head Start Education Policy
• Head Start Mental-Physical Health Services and Disabilities Policy
• Client Management Services Policy (Family Services Component)
• Head Start Risk, Safety and Compliance Management Policy
• Agency Fiscal Policy
• Agency HR Management Policy
• Head Start Home-Based Program Management Policy

4. Execute procedures as outlined in the principle processes governed by the aforementioned policies
5. Monitor and implement necessary activities to ensure that all calendar items, timeline items and checklists are followed safeguarding Head Start Standards, Health Department Regulations and DCFS Regulations

6. Assist staff in the completion of the Professional Development Plan as required by Head Start standards
7. Monitor classroom and staff needs
8. Assist Director and Deputy Director in the planning of area meetings and trainings

9. Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding children, families, and staff
10. Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, workshops and conferences
11. Assist with the recruitment and engagement of parents as participants in family night events, Policy Council, and classroom activity

11. Document at least 15 hours of in-service training annually
12. Develop and execute a site recruitment plan and assist with the implementation of the Head Start Recruitment,
Selection, and Enrollment processes
13. Support School Readiness and the Parent Family Community Engagement process to ensure children and family participation as directed.
14. Work directly with the Client Management Systems Director and Family Assistance Director to ensure compliance with all Family Service component requirements as required by Head Start

15. Perform other duties and assist in other areas as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Communication Proficiency

2. Collaboration and Problem-Solving Skills

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois JOB DESCRIPTION

3. Leadership and Leadership Development Skills

4. Organizational and Time Management Skills

5. Financial Management Skills

6. Technical Capacity

7. Business Management Skill

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Salary : $19 - $0