Manager of Center Operations

@ ECS4KIDS

Manager of Center Operations

At ECS4Kids, we honor young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. Through programs like VPK, Head Start, School Readiness, and Child Care Resource & Referral, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers to promote children’s well-being.

Partner with us to empower communities to rise above generational poverty through comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support across the Savannah River Region.

General Description

The Manager of Center Operations oversees planning, daily operations, and evaluation of assigned Head Start centers. The role ensures compliance with program standards while delivering high-quality educational programming. The Manager supervises Center Managers, Site Supervisors/Lead Teachers, and Education Specialists, integrating operational leadership with educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Supervise and support center staff, develop professional plans, recruit, onboard, and train staff.
• Educational Oversight: Ensure curriculum fidelity and adherence to Head Start Performance Standards, analyze child assessment data.
• Coaching & Training: Collaborate on staff training, provide in-class coaching, conduct site visits and evaluations.
• Operational Management: Oversee center operations, ensure timely reporting, monitor budgets, and address community concerns.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work with Regional Director and stakeholders; maintain a professional communication standard.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration or related field (Master’s preferred), minimum 3 years of experience in Head Start or center operations, familiarity with CLASS, curriculum implementation and coaching.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Sound knowledge of early childhood education best practices and regulatory standards.
• Ability to analyze data to inform instruction and operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ChildPlus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications & Environmental Conditions

Includes required TB screening, First Aid, Pediatric CPR, annual training, driving record requirements, and various curriculum/course certifications. Work involves office and classroom settings with frequent travel and occasional evening/out-of-town work.

Key skills/competency

• Leadership
• Operations
• Educational Oversight
• Coaching
• Training
• Compliance
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Team Development
• Child Development