Center Administrator
On-siteReading, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide strong, stable leadership for up to 45 staff by solving routine and non-routine daily operations problems. Administer oversight for comprehensive Head Start services, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal mandates while managing budgetary and fiscal responsibilities. Submit program data accurately within mandated timelines, coordinate pre-service training, and delegate tasks with regular feedback. Review and evaluate center operations to maintain regulatory compliance and implement the School Readiness Plan. Assist in facility maintenance including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing. This role requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends, some overnight travel, and the ability to work with cleaning products. Bilingual candidates are preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred/Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Human Development or related field
- State Licensing requirements
- 2 years experience in child care
- Must demonstrate strong written, verbal and computer competencies
- Must demonstrate strong arbitration competencies with regard to personnel and family issues within the confines of established policies
- Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances
- Must be able to work flexible hours (some evening/week-end hours)
- Must be able to travel (some overnight)
- Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants
- Moderate exposure to disease agents
- Includes outdoor work
- Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds
- Transportation Requirement: automobile, driver's license and insurance
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of families in program)
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