Child Development Manager - Houston, United States - GULF COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION

Description

Job Title:
Child Development Manager


Department:
Office of Head Start/Early Head Start


Funding Source/Program:
HS/EHS


Supervisory Responsibilities:
Yes


FSLA Status:
Exempt


Compensation Level:
Level 8


Reporting to:
HS/EHS Assistant Director of Support Services


Date Prepared: 12/19/2011


Revision Date:09/01/2022

***The primary scope of this position is to be responsible for leading the curriculum development, implementation, and on-going monitoring processes to ensure age-appropriateness, cultural, social, language, literacy, and other cognitive developmental needs of children. Responsibilities also include partnering with school districts, and partner programs and agencies to ensure the Head Start and Early Head Start programs are meeting expectations for preparing children for school; while actively and consistently striving to provide an exemplary, innovative birth to five program that provides comprehensive, high-quality services through commitment and leadership to empower the 'whole child and whole family' by partnering with family, staff, and the community.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all Head Start and Early Head Start standards and philosophy are ingrained in all activities and approaches.
• Responsible for hiring, supervising and professional development of the Child Development content area staff.
• Train teachers, other staff, and parents in Head Start/Early Head Start core areas regarding child development (including developmentally appropriate practices).
• Partner with Center Administrators to provide consultation services in the areas Child Development.
• Assist site staff in designing children's areas that are environmentally stimulating and create an atmosphere that is warm and caring and welcoming to the children.
• Assist in planning, designing, and purchasing of childcare furnishing, equipment, and consumable supplies.
• Conduct an annual review of curriculum being taught in the childcare centers to ensure it continues to address the children's needs, is culturally sensitive, and meets with the approval of Head Start Policy Council.
• Collect data and prepare reports on department tasks.
• Ensure parents and relevant staff are involved in the choosing of curriculum and related teaching. Coordinate with appropriate staff to set information sessions for parents to make them aware of teaching materials and strategies to be used for their children (ensure all curricula/activities/materials are developmentally appropriate).
• Assist teaching staff in developing and measuring learning outcomes and individualizing curriculum to meet children's needs.
• Partner with site staff to ensure all developmental screenings and ongoing assessments occur within timelines.
• Partner with site staff to ensure that curriculum, lesson plans and daily schedule is implemented/followed daily.
• Establish policies, procedures, and database tracking system for effective and efficient Child Development service provision.
• Ensure there is a monitoring system in place so that all children and their families are receiving all needed services.
• Collaborate with Operations Support Managers to ensure that all sites are NAEYC accredited.
• Collaborate with Special Services Manager regarding child development services for children with special needs.
• Coordinate with Specialists, Licensing and Accreditation in the development of new or improved teaching approaches.
• Coordinate with the Head Start/Early Head Assistant Directors to identify the needs, problems, and expectations, of staff in relation to materials and teaching strategies.
• Coordinate with all content area Specialists to understand the needs that should be addressed in the children's curriculum.
• Responsible for the ongoing monitoring of the Child Development content area.
• Oversee service contracts and service delivery agreements pertinent to the department.
• Oversee department budget.
• Participate in proposal and budget preparation.
• Develop a Written department plan detailing objectives, outcomes, and procedures.
• Partner with site staff to ensure home visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences are completed within timelines.
• Identifies inkind donations and secures necessary documentation.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by their supervisor.
• This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL TRAITS/COMPENTENCIES

Essential traits for this position are as follows:

• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Must be results oriented.
• Must have superior organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to wo