Assistant Center Manager - Head Start/West Boone
Assistant Center Manager - Head Start/West Boone
Community Colleges of Spokane
Location: HS West Boone Center Spokane
Department: District HS West Boone
Salary Range: $67,462 - $76,262
Starting salary for this position is: $67,462 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.
About Us
Spokane Colleges Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start provides care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We offer safe and secure learning environments for children to grow and develop their skills to succeed in elementary school and beyond.
We are dedicated to working with low-income families. and involve parents and families in developing the goals of each Head Start center including centers on the Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College campuses. We also serve the children of eligible students while they attend college.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 09/14/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
About the Assistant Center Manager - Head Start/West Boone
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Center Manager at Sisters Haven, the Assistant Center Manager is responsible for supporting the operations of HS/EHS services operated by Spokane Colleges at the West Boone Center.
This position is responsible for center compliance with federal laws and regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, Washington State Law, Washington Administrative Code, policies and guidelines from the federally mandated Parent Policy Council and policies/procedures and guidelines established by Spokane Colleges.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the day-to-day Head Start/EHS childcare operations at the West Boone Center to ensure comprehensive full day licensed care and services for children and families. *
• Responsible for the implementation and continuation of customer friendly and quality services provided at the site, fulfill program operating policies, activities and educational curriculum as required. Ensure program and staff conform to federal, state and local rules, regulations, and Washington State licensing requirements. *
• Maintain full site enrollment at all times by developing and implementing a site recruitment plan and providing oversight of staff with recruitment and enrollment duties. *
• Ensure site compliance with state and federal laws, including the state quality improvement rating system and HS performance standards through consultation with Component Specialists and Senior Managers. Implement program policies and procedures to meet state and federal requirements. *
• Supervise full and part-time employees, work-study and practicum students (train, schedule, evaluate, discipline and respond to grievances). Adhere to classified contracts and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations of West Boone Center. *
• Inform and educate staff about behavior and performance expectations, provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively. *
• Orient, schedule and monitor work tasks for staff, site volunteers and work-study/practicum students. *
• Recruit, mentor, support and engage parents as they participate in both site and program advocacy and governance. Ensure site parent representation on the HS/EHS Policy Council. Ensure the flow of information from the HS/EHS Policy Council to the site Parent Committee. Attend Policy Council meetings. *
• Conduct daily rounds through HS/EHS licensed classrooms. Provide office support, staff breaks and/or classroom staff support when needed. Respond to the Operational Services Manager regarding client complaints, health and safety and licensing issues, and other client issues as needed ensuring responses and/or actions are appropriately taken. *
• Schedule and conduct monthly building fire drills and evacuation drills in partnership with Spokane Colleges Facilities. Coordinate site monitoring and compliance tasks, including playground and health and safety checklists. *
• Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of assigned budgets. *
• Project site funding needs for staffing, programs, services, equipment, etc. informing the Operational Services Manager of future needs.
• Plan and maintain part-time hourly employee tracking and projections.
• Monitor projections monthly to ensure work hours remain within Spokane Colleges conditions. Provide oversight of site in-kind collection.
• Participate in program-wide budget planning as needed.
• Manage submission of semimonthly payroll reporting for full-time classified staff, part-time hourly staff, Spokane Colleges work-study students and community volunteers to meet required deadlines. *
• Prepare and submit monthly site reports. Assist with program planning and self-assessment and participate in evaluation activities for the program. *
• Participate in marketing and other relevant activities that promote program enrollment/attendance. *
• Participate in essential meetings and trainings. *
• Represent Spokane Colleges in the involvement and communication with community agencies as related to assigned duties. Work collaboratively with other Spokane Colleges departments and Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington. *
• Team with Center Managers and Component Specialists to coordinate and integrate systems, operations and services promoting consistency across the program. *
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within the community; represent and promote HS/EHS at community events and committees, as assigned. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *
* Indicates this is an essential duty.
COMPETENCIES
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Plans & Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Nimble Learning
• Situational Adaptability
Learn more about https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/Competencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Management, Human Services, Early Childhood Education or related area from an accredited institution.
• Two years experience in program management or supervision, including employee training.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and family support services.
• An understanding of Washington State childcare licensing regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• An understanding of HS/EHS performance standards, policies and procedures.
• Experience working in a group setting with children of all ages enrolled in the program or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to implement assigned programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use computer software related to an office environment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Three years experience in program supervision.
• Two years' experience working with children from birth to five years of age.
• Previous experience with low-income families.
• 18 college quarter credits (or 12 semester credits) completed in Early Childhood Education; and 20 hours of Washington State STARS/Merit training.
• MERIT training.
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