Center Manager Jobs

Job Title: Center Manager Location: Spokane, WA Job Type: Exempt Department: CCS Head Start/ECEAP/Early HS Closing: 5/1/2023 4:00 PM Pacific Salary: \$62,202.00 - \$70,000.00 Annually

• Starting salary for this position is: \$62,202 (Annually) * The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with CCS.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.
Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
*The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Center Manager in the Head Start Department. *
GENERAL DEFINITION Under the guidance of the Operational Services Manager, the Center Manager is responsible for the Head Start/Early Head Start program operations at assigned locations, ensuring the program's mission to provide comprehensive early childhood, social, and health services to eligible children and families. This position is accountable for compliance with federal laws and regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, Washington State Law, policies and guidelines from the federally mandated parent Policy Council, and policies/procedures established by the Community Colleges of Spokane. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversight of the day-to-day operations assigned Head Start/Early Head Start site(s) that provides programs and services to eligible children and families in Spokane County. Responsible for the implementation and continuation of trauma informed, customer friendly, and high-quality services provided at the site(s) mandated by Head Start and Early Head Start Program Federal Performance Standards, e.g., medical and dental, nutrition and food, education and child development, social services, mental health, multi-lingual, special education, parent involvement, disability and other support services that support the well-being of the enrolled children and families. *
Maintain full site enrollment at all times through developing and implementing a site recruitment plan and providing oversight of staff with recruitment and enrollment duties. Ensure site compliance with state and federal laws, including the state quality improvement rating system and Head Start performance standards through consultation with Component Specialists and Senior Managers. Implement program policies and procedures in order to meet state and federal requirements. *
Establish and maintain a positive emotional site climate using a collaborative approach to accomplish program work. Model the highest standard of professional ethics, establish supportive relationships with all program participants, and oversee center communication systems and procedures. *
Supervise (train, schedule, evaluate, discip