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UMOS, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Child Development Manager (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) $25.88/HR

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $54K/yr

3+ years exp

UMOS, Inc. is a Head Start educational service provider seeking a Child Development Manager in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The role involves facilitating communication among regions, developing program services, and ensuring adherence to best practices in early childhood education.

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Responsibilities

Will help facilitate cohesiveness and structure among regions and establish lines of communication and protocols with respect to Program Area Services

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

Develop a systematic approach in reporting, tracking, and monitoring of program services area with input from other program area service manager

Maintain best practices across regions by adhering to most stringent program requirements when possible

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

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

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

Ensures that all lesson plans, classroom environments address individualized needs of children, and it conforms to Developmentally Appropriate Practices as evidence through CLASS review

Manage the purchases of developmentally appropriate classroom supplies, materials, equipment and ensures appropriate inventory measures are implemented

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

Assists classroom staff in a system for maintaining an inventory of classroom materials and supplies that are checked at least annually

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

Attends home visits, parent conferences and IEP/IFSP meetings when requested or as necessary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conduct regular center visits to assess the implementation of Child Development Program and provide T/TA, as necessary

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

Attends meetings, seminars, workshops

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationTraining SkillsChild Development Program DesignBasic Computer SkillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Presentation SkillsData AnalysisCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field

Must have at least 3 years' experience in Early Childhood Education program setting including demonstrated training skills

Must possess Presentation and communication skills

Must possess basic computer skills

Willing to travel and work irregular hours

This position requires travel up to 25% of the time, both intrastate and interstate

Must have a car, valid driver's license, and adequate auto insurance

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment

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

Preferred

Preferred Master's Degree

Able to communicate in both English/Spanish

Company

UMOS, Inc.

UMOS is a non-profit advocacy organization that provides programs and services which improve the employment, education, health, and housing of under-served populations.

Founded in 1965

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

501-1000 employees