Assistant Center Manager

Description

Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX

• Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas
• 20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
• The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit
• The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit
• After school youth services and academic enrichment
• Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs
• Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance
• Healthy Senior Living Program

RECOGNITION FOR DEI. Received Diversity Champion Award from Corp! in 2021. CEO, Brad Coulter honored by Crain’s as one of 2021’s most Notable Executives in DEI.

FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.

WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.

BENEFITS OPTIONS. Medical/Rx. Nonstop Visa Card. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.

CORE VALUES:

• Positive Attitude
• Always Learning
• Results Through Accountability
• Building Relationships

JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTIBILITY:

The Assistant Center Manager is responsible for supporting the center manager in the daily oversight of center operations, including assuring compliance with standards established to assure a high-quality program. This includes a strong commitment to Head Start’s mission of ensuring all children and families are ready for school and schools are ready for our children and families.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in early childhood education or child development.
• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a child-related field with 18 hours and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with at least 480 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development with 18 hours coursework in early childhood education or child development and 480 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Must meet other grantee and licensing requirements.
• A minimum of three years classroom and supervisory experience.
• Sound understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Effective, supportive supervisory skills, including the ability to assist staff in developing self-direction, and skills to develop a good team and team relationships
• Demonstrated evidence of good professional habits and attitude.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and impeccable integrity.
• Strong working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Michigan Childcare Licensing Regulations, and state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds
• Effective in an environment of cultural diversity, comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work setting
• Able to compile and analyze data to make effective recommendations and decisions
• Effective at problem solving, attentive to detail, organized, able to prioritize between multiple-tasks, flexible with changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in monitoring the inventory of site materials, supplies, and equipment
• Assures accurate, complete, and confidential maintenance of staff records
• Co- leads bi-weekly staff meetings and monthly one-on- one meetings with the teaching staff
• Conducts staff performance evaluations and professional development plans for the teaching staff
• Assists in organizing the parent committee
• Assists in assuming all center level documentation are complete, up to date and accurate
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as requested, to keep abreast of trends in various areas
• Supports to create and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Assists in managing related tasks as required by the program
• Assists in monitoring the planning, writing and implementation of individual lesson plans
• Assists in monitoring the completion of 2 parent-teacher conferences and 2 home visits for each child/family
• Supports the creation and maintenance of a team and strength-ba