This position is accountable for on-going growth and management of Center Operations (Child Care Center), ensuring that all program standards are met and provides liaison functions with community agencies. This position includes the planning, execution and communication of long range plans and annual service delivery plans for the business ensuring implementation of Relationship-Centered Child Care (RC³) practices and school readiness initiatives.

This position oversees the educational services provided to the children, which includes assessing the processes and outcomes of the children’s program. This position plans and implements staff development activities that address needs based on program and staff assessments. This position supervises, monitors, and provides support to the center management staff and content area managers and performs under very limited direction of VP of Program Services with considerable demand for independent judgment.

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required. Masters Degree Preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years successful management experience with significant financial accountability required. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with Head Start programs preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of the child growth and development and or family studies required. Must demonstrate professional leadership skills. Excellent analytical, communication, planning, organizing and supervisory skills are required. Ability to work and communicate effectively with the public.

 Please apply online at www.childcaregroup.org

Early Childhood Center Manager - Garland - Texas   

The basic job functions of this position are establishing and maintaining safety and program standards that meet or exceed all CCG, NAEYC, Head Start, state licensing and local requirements; managing activities in the areas of food services, education, social services, parent involvement, health, mental health, and special services; insuring building and ground maintenance and sanitation; assisting in budget development; collaborating with community agencies, corporations and groups; participating on committees; managing center staff.
Facilitates and maintains current documentation and certificates to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and CCG program standards and NAEYC standards; Ensures building repairs and other maintenance needs are reported and corrected in a timely manner

 Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with some courses in business administration and personnel management required. M.A. in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred. Early Childhood Education with some courses in business administration and personnel management. Minimum of four (4) years supervisory experience in an Early Childhood setting required. Also, two (2) years work in a social service agency and child care setting required. Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of child growth and development, day care programming, curriculum planning and programming for individual child needs. Must demonstrate leadership ability and the ability to function as a team member. Prompt and regular attendance. Must be able to travel to events. Must have reliable transportation; valid Texas driver’s license, proof of liability insurance and driving record acceptable to CCG’s automobile liability insurance carrier.

Please apply online at www.childcaregroup.org