ELC Program Manager

Job Code: 11-9031

Salary: $42,536.00 - $$79,601.60

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Education Division

Location: Early Learning Center

Reports To: Director of Education

Telecommute: Yes

Fleet: No

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: PL101-630 & OCFS

SUMMARY: The Early Learning Center (ELC) Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, development, monitoring and improvement of the Early Childhood Development Program to serve the educational, health and safety needs of children attending the ELC.  The ELC Program Manager will ensure a professional and trained staff carry out all responsibilities properly and in accordance with applicable licensor and funding agency regulations. The Early Learning Center Program Manager provides leadership and mentorship to support to the supervisors and staff in carrying out the key roles assigned to them. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the ELC Program through mentorship, observation, and supervision of all program staff and children
• Ensure that all children feel safe and are safe in the program setting at all times
• Ensure all ELC staff understand and acknowledge NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) and/or Office of Head Start (OHS) Mandated Reporter/Hotline responsibilities and understand and acknowledge the SRMT ELC Mandated Reporter Policy
• Ensure regular Mandated Reporter, Active Supervision, Behavioral Management, and other relevant and required training for all staff occurs and is tracked properly
• Provide strong financial oversight of all grant awards to ensure proper management of Child Care & Development Fund (CCDF), Office of Head Start (OHS), TGF and 102-477 funds
• Monitor projects and review building maintenance needs to ensure the health and safety of all children and staff are met
• Seek out grants and other resources for the betterment of ELC programs, staff and student offerings. Manage existing grants
• Assist with hiring, orientation, evaluation and disciplinary action of program staff
• Ensure Policy Council and Parent Committee meetings occur as required
• Ensure proper oversight of Home-Based Child Care centers occur per 102-477 Plan
• Provide monthly and annual reports to the Director of Education and as needed
• Provide supervision to staff to ensure all employees adhere to Tribal, Federal, and OCFS State regulations
• Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit/sustain program funding in coordination with the Education Supervisors
• Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets as they relate to the Head Start and Child Care program regulations in coordination with the Education Supervisors
• Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes
• Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases
• In consultation and collaboration with the Child Care and Education Supervisor, will set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out
• Promote opportunities for staff to participate in annual professional development trainings offered to SRMT staff in addition to required OCFS and OHS required annual trainings.
• Serve in identified Child Care Director role as recognized by NYS OCFS standards
• Collaborates with the Director of Education and other SRMT Education Division Programs
• Communicate and relate effectively with program staff, families and children
• Positively deal with crisis situations. Strong ability to deal with hostile, aggressive persons or situations.
• Promote a positive image of the ELC program through healthy relationships with the families and employees served by the program
• Exhibit a friendly and courteous demeanor when interacting with colleagues, parents, and community members
• Other related duties as assigned

Mandated Reporter: Must receive appropriate mandated reporter training prior to having contact with children in a job-related capacity and receive annual Mandated Reporter training in compliance with OCFS and OHS regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Early Learning Center Program Manager is responsible for the supervision of the Head Start Supervisor, Child Care Supervisor, Grant Specialist, Quality Assurance Officer, Office Manager, Health & Safety Officer and the Education & Disabilities Coordinator. The Program Manager works in collaboration with the Head Start Policy Council.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and personnel files maintained within the ELC, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Education, or related field, AND
  • Two (2) years’ experience managing programs, staff and operations, AND
  • Two (2) years supervisory experience.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills including word, excel, and experience with varying databases. Knowledge of budget preparation, control and management. 

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.