Child Development Manager at United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) in Donna, Texas

Job Description:

Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be considered at UMOS.org.
Resumes alone are not accepted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Will help facilitate cohesiveness and structure among regions and establish lines of communication and protocols with respect to Program Area Services.
2. Revise Program Service Area in conjunction other Program area staff that includes Policies and Procedures, Forms, Manual updates and submit recommendations to the Regional and Child Development Director.
3. Develop a systematic approach in reporting, tracking, and monitoring of program services area with input from other program area service manager.
4. Maintain best practices across regions by adhering to most stringent program requirements when possible.
5. In coordination with other program staff, develop a comprehensive workplan that includes Infant/Toddler and Pre-School services, and provides training and technical assistance to the Child Development Coordinators and other program personnel.
6. Design and implement a Child Development Program that includes a School Readiness Plan, updating the child development manual, selection of appropriate curriculums, screening and assessment tools that are researched based which addresses school readiness and formulates a documentation process that captures child's progress.
7. Is responsible for the development and/or maintaining of a School Readiness Advisory Committee includes representation from parent, staff, board members, school, and higher institution.
8. Ensures that all lesson plans, classroom environments address individualized needs of children, and it conforms to Developmentally Appropriate Practices as evidence through CLASS review.
9. Manage the purchases of developmentally appropriate classroom supplies, materials, equipment and ensures appropriate inventory measures are implemented.
10. Works closely with management to assure adequate classroom supplies and equipment are available to staff and that buses (where applicable) and schedules are appropriate for young children.
11. Assists classroom staff in a system for maintaining an inventory of classroom materials and supplies that are checked at least annually.
12. In coordination with Early Intervention personnel, ensures that classroom environments, lessoning plan and individualized plans addresses the needs of children with disabilities and transitional activities are conducted as part of the overall "transitional program" that facilitates parent record transfer, services continuity, information sharing, etc.
14. Attends home visits, parent conferences and IEP/IFSP meetings when requested or as necessary.
15. Conduct CLASS observations monthly and ITERS and ECERS classroom observations twice during the season to provide T/TA to teaching staff as part of professional development and program quality improvement.
16. Will work closely with Child Development Coordinator and/or CDC/CM in tracking Child Development services and ensure specific education services are performed within the perspective timeframes in accordance with policy or Head Start Performance Standards.
17. Assists Child Development Coordinators and teaching staff in understanding and interpreting child observation data and establishing appropriate individual child goals based on knowledge of child development.
18. Assists teaching staff in developing a system which offers parents opportunities for enhancing their skills as first educator of their children with home learning activities, family nights, planning educational activities and providing opportunities to volunteer, attending training, etc.
19. Assists other managers/coordinators and teaching staff with transition of Head Start children to kindergarten as well as children transitioning into Head Start and into or out of Early Head Start.
20. As part of Record Keeping and Reporting system, work with Regional Management Team in gathering/compiling, analyzing, and interpreting relevant data that will be utilized for the completion of the Community Assessment, program Information Reports, Program Information Reports, Proposals and other required reporting requirements and timely reporting.
21. In Coordination with Family Services personnel, work with Policy groups and/or parents to obtain feedback and approval on Child Development program requirements as delineated in the Head Start regulations.
22. In coordination with Program Managers, assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive Child Development Training and Technical Assistance Plan including orientation to new personnel and ensure all training elements have been covered before teaching staff assumes duties.
23. Conduct regular center visits to assess the implementation of Child Development Program and provide T/TA, as necessary.
24. Develop and track information in the Child Development Program for the development of monthly and annual reports and analysis and compile reports for end of year Program Information Report.
25. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops.
26. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field. Preferred Master's Degree
2. Must have at least 3 years' experience in Early Childhood Education program setting including demonstrated training skills
3. Able to communicate in both English/Spanish. PREFERRED
4. Must possess Presentation and communication skills
5. Must possess basic computer skills
6. Willing to travel and work irregular hours.
7. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time, both intrastate and interstate.
8. Must have a car, valid driver's license, and adequate auto insurance.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
1. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.
2. Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 20 lbs.
3. Occasionally required to drive.
4. Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
5. Noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used:
1. Phones, computer system.
2. Fax machine, copy machine, laminator, typewriter, calculator.
3. Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.

Usage varies by position.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment. In accordance with licensing regulation, the Mentor Coach position:

Must have physical exam and TB test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation. Must complete approved Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children, Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation. Must submit all relevant education documentation at the time of hire (transcripts, certificates, trainings). Complete the online training modules and become reliable in Teaching Strategies Gold within 30 days.

Must register with State Childcare Registry (WI or MO) within 30 days of employment.
Must be CLASS Reliable or become Class Reliable within 180 days of employment.

Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be considered at UMOS.org.
Resumes alone are not accepted.

UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.