Community Development Manager jobs in Altus, OK

HEAD START ON-SITE MANAGER/TEACHER

DEPARTMENT Head Start

GRADE 3

CLASSIFICATION Exempt

REPORTS TO Program Manager/Head Start Director

Employee must understand that he/she is an ambassador for the Agency and represents Agency values and principles. Attitude and personal appearance are important ingredients to public relations and representation of Community Action Development Corporation (CADC). Dress and personal appearance requirements may be made by program Directors and the Executive Director that project appropriate image or impact health and safety issues.

CADC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICE PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.

Job Summary

To carry out an inter-disciplinary approach to early childhood education for children three to five years of age; to perform duties of teacher (See additional job description for “Head Start Teacher”).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the total operation of the Head Start Center, including:

a) A meaningful education program;

b) Involvement of the community and parents as shown by an adequate volunteer program;

c) A comprehensive health program.

2. Supervise center staff and maintain work records.

3. Ensure that all required records and paperwork current and are accurately and reported according to deadlines.

4. Make all center purchases (except for the food program).

5. Administer screening of children.

6. Hold Center staff meetings at least monthly.

7. Plan and teach any part of the curriculum using the team approach as needed.

8. Ensure the use of only Head Start approved materials (ex. tapes, videos) and ensure that ditto sheets, lined paper and patterned art is not used in the classroom.

9. Participate in Chat Rooms. Participation in Literacy activities.

10. Encourage teachers to incorporate activities learned at Chat Room.

11. Be responsible for seeing that a minimum of two visits to the home of each child are made within the “deadline” time frame.

12. Conduct two parent conferences a year, two Home visits a year and/ or as needed.

13. Comply with the Head Start Performance Standards and State Licensing Requirements.

14. Promote and implement Active Supervision at all times.

15. Establish good public relations with the community at large through news media, speaking engagements, etc.

16. Attend trainings such as pre-service, in-service and state workshops.

17. Attend parent meetings.

18. Other duties assigned by management staff.

19. Ensure confidentiality of Head Start Records.

Behavior Standards

1. Conduct self as representative of the Agency.

2. Regular attendance on job.

3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the child, parent, other staff members and the community.

4. Have good personal hygiene and be well groomed.

5. Dress according to CADC’s dress code.

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of early childhood development and educational approaches or techniques.

2. Must obtain a CDA Credential within 24 months of hire date.

3. Ability to relate to children and adults.

4. Ability to work with low-income families and different ethnic groups.

5. Have reliable transportation, valid Oklahoma driver’s license and liability insurance.

6. Must provide documentation that employee meetings health requirement set forth in CADC policies.

7. Must not work at the Center while infected or carrier of communicable disease.

Physical Demands

Employee must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to work under stress and to organize and conduct several activities simultaneously. Must be able to participate and be engaged in Head Start activities. Travel is required.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to manage physically active children ages 0 to 4 within a weight range up to 60 pounds including lifting, guiding and withstanding sudden movements.

2. Physically able to perform essential job responsibilities.

3. Ability to lift several times in an 8 hour day.

4. Bending at waist, kneeling, stooping and sitting on floor, or crouching to maintain direct eye contact with children.

5. Ability to lift items and equipment up to 60 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

6. Must pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• You MUST submit 3 references (NO family members) including name and phone number with resume to apply.

Ability to Relocate:

• Hammon, OK 73650: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person