Assistant Campus Manager

Assistant Campus Manager Harris County Department of Education HS-LA PORTE - La Porte, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Job Details Job ID: 5544315 Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Primary Purpose: Assist the Head Start Campus Manager in the overall administration of the program. Ensure compliance with all department policies, division procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and other local, state and federal regulations, in partnership with the Campus Manager. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred Must complete training and obtain certification in Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and recertify annually Must demonstrate proficiency annually in the child screening and assessment tools Special Knowledge/Skills: Advanced knowledge of early childhood education and child development best practices as identified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children Ability to mentor teaching teams through identified Head Start mentor practices Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to use a variety of software, including Microsoft suite Experience: A minimum of three years classroom experience working with young children ages 0 to 5 years in a Head Start program or other early childhood education program Major Responsibilities and Duties: Provide leadership and supervision to the campus staff, foster teamwork, and encourage active involvement in implementing the HCDE Head Start mission, vision and values. Review, analyze and interpret Head Start monitoring reports for use in campus-based decision making, with particular focus on child outcome data. Ensure that communication is disseminated appropriately to campus staff in a consistent and documented manner and that staff needs and concerns are shared with appropriate personnel as needed. Provide leadership in all areas of classroom instruction through modeling, observation and consultation with teaching staff to support highly individualized teaching and learning. Ensure that teaching staff have the resources and materials needed to support program goals. Ensure that students are screened and assessed in accordance with HCDE Head Start policies and procedures. Support on-going recruitment, enrollment, and attendance monitoring to ensure full enrollment and student participation throughout the school year. Assure that student and staff files are complete and accurate. Maintain all Child Care and Adult Food Program (CACFP) records accurately to ensure full reimbursement. Maintain information in the Head Start databases. Assist in the implement the center budget in accordance with budgetary guidelines. Review, analyze and interpret Head Start monitoring reports to lead campus-based decision-making. Effectively identify, document and respond to staff performance issues, including needs for professional development and/or progressive disciplinary action. Supervise the maintenance, repair, safety and security of the Head Start facility, materials and equipment to ensure a safe and healthy environment for Head Start children, families and staff. Conduct ongoing campus monitoring and audits to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, HCDE procedures, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and other local, state and federal regulations. Provide mentoring and support for the development of staff that promotes upward mobility within the program and/or organization. Meet Head Start's in-kind goals established for the campus. Maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $50,453 to $60,807 Per Year Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed. #J-18808-Ljbffr HS-LA PORTE