Assistant Site Administrator

Assistant Site Administrator

George Forbes Learning Center - East Cleveland, OH 44112

Overview

Salary Range $45,015.00 - $54,626.00 Salary

Description

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to assist the Site Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Head Start Facility and classrooms. Provides sound judgment, adheres to professionalism, ethical practices and implements the various Head Start standards under the State of Ohio and Day Care regulations.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists the Site Administrator and works as a team member with the administrative team and program staff: maintains cooperative relationships with the child's parents and family members; develops and sustains good personal relationships with a variety of individuals, children, parents, families, other staff members and agency services providers; encourages involvement in the various Head Start programs and supports the child's relationship with the family; works with individuals of diverse populations and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Assists in the orientation, training and oversite of center volunteers in order to acclimate them to the centers policies, procedures, processes and standards.

Assumes the role of the Site Administrator in their absence; substitutes in the classroom in the absence of teaching staff.

Adheres to Head Start, State of Ohio regulations and professional, ethical policy and procedures and other professional standards and contracts that effect the center.

Performs administrative duties: utilizes automated office equipment to input data and prepare reports of various documents including records, assessments and assists in preparing payroll reports, assorted other written reports, logs, schedules, budgets and spreadsheets.

Engages in ongoing professional development and training to keep up with best practices and certification requirements; attends meetings as required and serves as a spokesperson and advocate for the Early Head Start program.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Social Services or related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in a classroom with infants and toddlers; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Additional Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Successful results of pre and continued employment assessments including fingerprinting, drug testing, medical examinations and background check(s).

Step Forward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Agency will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.