APPLE Program Manager Position Available In Brevard, Florida

APPLE Program Manager Florida Association for Child Care Management 4840 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL 32904 APPLE Program Manager

OVERVIEW

The Florida Association for Child Care Management (FACCM) is a professional business membership organization that strives to be the business leader of early learning.

FACCM advocates and believes in:

• Responsible regulation and legislation;
• Appropriate funding for early learning programs with higher reimbursement rates;
• Providing positive learning experiences through accreditation;
• Professional development, shared resources, and being a partner to all in the early learning industry.

Founded in 1988 by child care business owners who needed a greater advocacy voice, shared resources, and a pathway to higher quality, FACCM has evolved into the leader of the child care industry. Today, FACCM represents every segment of the child care industry to ensure their voices are heard and valued during the regulatory decision-making process that impacts this industry. FACCM members operate over 1,000 centers, employ over 12,000 staff, and care for over 135,000 children from birth through school-age. FACCM’s early learning center members meet the needs of working parents, while supporting a child’s developmental needs with the end goal of preparing children for lifelong success.

FUNCTION

The APPLE Program Manager will manage FACCM and APPLE program functions to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. The APPLE Program Manager will champion the objectives through effective prioritization of organization procedures and will communicate and collaborate to support the mission through alliances with supervisor, co-workers, members, and partners. This position works in-person at the association office located in Melbourne, Florida – Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm and is not a virtual/hybrid position.

SUPERVISION

: Reports to the Director of Operations

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships to support the mission and goals.
• Friendly and enthusiastic approach to promote a positive organization image; treat others with courtesy and respect.
• Meet/exceed expectations by understanding and anticipating member needs. Exhibit proactive communication; act and think with members in mind.
• Partner with the work team to ensure branding and marketing of FACCM, APPLE, CORE, and SEEDS products and services. Develop growth and marketing strategies through service analysis, community out-reach and education, and streamlining business practices.
• Actively participate in work team collaboration to build an environment of collective accountability.
• Ensure integrity in workflow, responsibilities, and processes. Observe, evaluate, and communicate changes over time for optimal team performance. Identify, implement, and make recommendations for process upgrades and member service and experience enhancements.
• Maintain organization records, correspondences, contact information to distribute to members, share on website, and social media. Regularly update member information in database.
• Submit membership, accreditation, and status reports to Executive Director as needed.
• Deliver timely and exemplary technical assistance to members. Provide appropriate feedback and targeted support to members addressing membership and/or accreditation processes.
• Maintain current knowledge of APPLE Accreditation Standards, National Accreditation Standards, and research-based early childhood education practices.
• Review, monitor, and facilitate accreditation and annual report processes. Deliver timely reminders and assistance to members in the accreditation process.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing organizational events, campaigns, initiatives, and projects; partner with supervisors, co-workers, and vendors to facilitate successful outcomes.
• Attend approved job-related staff meeting and training programs and stay current on topics related to Childcare accreditation and early childhood education.
• Perform other related work required by the Director of Operations and/or Executive Director
• Facilitates the school’s attendance at workshops
• Responds to questions and provides technical assistance
• Arranges for any requested on-site training/services or presentations and meetings
• Assists

FACCM/APPLE

staff and monitors submission of any requests for information or supplementary reports

• Maintains phone or email contact with school on activities due Ongoing Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a system to regularly contact potential/current member institutions
• Maintains up to date notes on the member institution using the online school files and journal section
• Assists staff in the preparation of materials for the quarterly Board of Directors meetings Other Responsibilities
• Participates in the planning and presentation of workshops
• Serves as additional liaison/resource to cooperative partners, governmental agencies and professional associations in collaboration with the staff
• Works with special projects and new constituent groups
• Collaborates with the support staff and evaluation team as it relates to member institutions
• Participate in seminars and professional meetings to represent the association

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Some professional level work experience in an early childhood organization, business operations, or a similar field. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the required education
• Possess a valid and current Florida Driver’s License, good driving record, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance policy
• Pass a level 2 background screening and drug screening prior to the date of hire
• Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of the work team. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ point of view
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Retain strong and concise verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Skilled in exercising sound and accurate judgement within established guidelines
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Must be respectful, possess cultural awareness and sensitivity. Must always exhibit a professional demeanor
• Aptitude for decision making, handling conflict, and judgement to escalate matters of significance in a professional manner
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be in good health with energy and enthusiasm to meet the physical and mental challenges of the position
• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally required to stand, reach, stoop and handle or lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be physically able to drive a car, ride a train, or airplane
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individual to perform essential job functions
• Have the ability to work a minimum of 35 hours each week

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person