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Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc. is seeking qualified individual for the position of Site Manager at our Madison/Hanover Head Start centers. The Site Manager will ensure quality operation of Head Start center and activities designed to promote social, physical and cognitive development of children to reach School Readiness Goals through partnership with the parents and staff. Individual must be at least 21 years of age. Some of the job duties include: Maintain necessary documentation to ensure program meets Head Start Program Performance Standards, Indiana Daycare Licensing requirements and Paths-to Quality rating as appropriate. Organize and schedule general and routine maintenance of the facilities. Develop staff work schedules to assure appropriate child/staff rations and adherence to Indiana Labor Laws. Ensure that center operates according to all OVO agency and Head Start program policies and procedures. Maintain safety and oversee facilities and playground safety related maintenance and repair needs and environmental concerns for staff and children. Adhere to all Personnel Policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards, Program Policies and Procedures and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations. Must be flexible and willing to adjust work hours and deemed necessary to accommodate families, program activities and/or training. Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community. Be a liaison for the company and program within the community. Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times. Work collaboratively with all staff to provide for the needs of the children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. Utilize, monitor and maintain program databases to accurately track child, family and staff information. Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in other activities to generate in-kind. Provide ongoing communication and information sharing with staff and parents. Submit timely, neat and accurate reports with appropriate data. Attend all assigned training and meetings. Ability to recognize and manage one's own behaviors, moods, and impulses. Substitute within classrooms as needed as mandated by ratios

Education Requirements:

1) A bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education or elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement and grades of C or better. 2) Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one of the following: (A) Fifteen credit hours in college level courses with documented content relating to the needs, skills, development, or teaching methods of children six years of age or younger and grades of C or better. (B)

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two year associate's degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with a grade of C or better and a minimum of three years of experience in an early childhood program. OVO is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.30 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person