Join Our Team!
Do you desire to be part of a team that is making a difference in your own community? Are you driven to help kids and families succeed? Come join Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC)!
We are a non-profit organization running Head Start and comparable state funded early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon. Our staff is comprised of educators, social workers, transportation, facilities, and administrative staff; all talented and skilled individuals, and all passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.
Position Summary
Assists Program Director in the management and administration of the overall county operation within the guidelines of local, state and federal regulations. Provides leadership to the county. Acts as Program Director in absence of the Program Director. Supervises staff as designated by the Program Director.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for program monitoring to include Self-Assessment preparation and follow up as well as SAMOA monitoring and reporting for all service areas.
- Assists Program Director in ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and all state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for the management of programs such as Migrant, Seasonal or Oregon Head Start as identified by the Program Director. This will include program planning, budgeting, hiring of staff, supervision, compliance etc.
- Complies with federal, state, and local regulations to ensure center(s) certification by working directly with Site Coordinators.
- In the absence of the Program Director acts as Program Director in establishing and maintaining a secure climate for staff, children, and parents.
- Establishes a safe and appropriate environment in collaboration with Program Director.Assists Program Director in managing and maintaining overall fiscal operations of the county.
- Assists in facilitation of parent involvement throughout the program.
- Assists Program Director in managing the administration of county personnel.
- Establishes and maintains a cohesive working team.
- Assists in ensuring positive program staff performance results.
- Maintains effective collaboration of Workers Compensation requirements and occupational safety and health practices.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
- Maintains confidence and protects agency operations.
- Provides emergency services as a Mandatory First Responder.
- Applies safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties by demonstrating commitment and safety leadership.
Education And Experience Requirements
AA/AS degree in Business Management or Early Childhood Education (ECE), with 3 years experience working in a management capacity in a related industry utilizing strong administrative skills, OR equivalent combination of education and 5 years experience in program planning, management and supervision of staff.
Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,689.60 - $73,569.60 per year
Work Location: In person