Top 12 Head start site Jobs in Odessa, Tx

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South Plains Community Action Association —Midland, TX
- Weekends as needed
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- Word processing
- Computer literacy
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- Computer literacy
Early Head Start Teacher
South Plains Community Action Association —Midland, TX
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
Head Start Substitute
South Plains Community Action Association —Midland, TX
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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Head Start Site Leader

South Plains Community Action Association -
Midland, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Word processing
Computer literacy
Spreadsheets
Productivity software

Full Job Description

This position entails mainly tasks that are technical and diverse in nature and requires that capacity of independent judgment and action to accomplish program goals. The normal workweek is 40 hours, worked Monday through Friday, but hours may vary to meet the needs of the site. Ultimately responsible for all aspects of site activities.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Site Leader is an individual who is responsible for all activities at a specific Head Start Site.

The Site Leader balances business concerns with what is good for the children and provides leadership and direction to the staff responsible for providing safe and healthy care for the children. The Site Leader directly supervises Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Cooks, Cook Assistants, and other front-line site staff. The Site Leader sets the tone and culture for the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works collaboratively with site staff to ensure all Head Start Performance Standards, The Head Start Act, and CCR Minimum Standards are implemented as set forth in the SPCAA Head Start and Early Head Start policies and procedures.

Ensures all program areas are integrated (education, nutrition, mental health, health, disabilities, and transportation)

Ensures that records of enrolled children, families and site staff are maintained.

Ensures the maintenance of a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment at all times.

Provides for or arranges for any technical assistance needed by staff to allow them to effectively perform job duties

Maintains up to date knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing Regulations, child development concepts, social services, parent involvement, health, family services, services to children with disabilities and other applicable laws and regulations required to ensure program compliance

Disseminate information to staff in a timely and effective manner

Conducts site staff meetings and parent committee meetings including orientations and special events

Ensures that all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) paperwork is properly completed by nutrition staff

Promotes Parent Engagement Activities and site parent involvement

Ensures that needs of children and families are met

Ensures the funded enrollment of children within licensed site

Ensures all postings are up to date and complete

Ensures the site is maintaining required supervisory of children and always meets child/staff ratios.

Captures, values, and appropriately documents In-Kind, non-federal match

Sets a positive tone and culture for staff, children and families

Promotes Instructional leadership by setting clear goals, implementing curriculum fidelity, and monitoring lesson plans to promote student learning and growth

Completes staff evaluations and provides useful feedback to promote ongoing staff professional development

Complete monitoring processes including one announced and one unannounced observation of home base staff as designated by Program Management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OR JOB REQUIREMENTS

Site Leader must designate a qualified staff person to be in charge of the site in his/her absence. The designated staff must know they are in charge and for how long, know their responsibilities while they are in charge, have access to all essential information to communicate with parents and state and local authorities as needed, and have the authority to direct the Center in compliance with minimum standards. All staff must know who is in charge in the Site Leader’s absence.

Ensures time sheets are accurate and completed in a timely manner

Responsible for accurate completion and review of all performance evaluations of staff supervised by this position

Ensures that all staff has assignments that match their skills, abilities and training

Keeps adequate inventory of supplies to effectively accomplish site actives. Requisition needed supplies, equipment, or other needed items

Ensures that accident and illness reports are submitted accurately and in accordance with established timeframes

Ensures that qualified substitutes are called as necessary to meet minimum standards

Works with family support worker to ensure family needs are met

Fills in for any site staff where the need arises. May assist at other sites or offices as needed

Responsible for reporting to their immediate supervisor or designee, if they witness or see anything present or anyone not following the SPCAA procedures or processes that place a person or program records at risk

QUALIFICATIONS

Site Leaders will be preferred to hold a baccalaureate degree, due to the extensive knowledge some staff may possess of the Head Start requirements, staff who have been placed as Secondary Site Leader Designee or Interim Site Leader may qualify with SPCAA Executive Director approval.

Current Site Leaders who do not hold a Baccalaureate or Associate degree are encouraged to obtain a Baccalaureate or Associate degree, related to one or more of the disciplines they oversee. Funding assistance may be available through the Professional Development Department via the Scholarship Application.

High School Diploma

Hold a valid, non-expired, Center Director License

Complete and pass the Food Manager Certification course within 90 days of hire - required

Be at least 21 years of age

Have supervisory experience

Excellent communication and organizational skill required

Available for night and weekend work as needed.

Able to obtain and maintain First Aide and CPR certifications

Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks

Must comply with the Health Requirements and Preventative Health Practices procedure

Computer and technology skills to effectively use: word processing software, spreadsheet format, emails, internet and other necessary programs

Must possess ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel. Must possess and maintain valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks may be conducted by the agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Working with children is physically and emotionally demanding work, requiring patience and energy.

Occasional adjustments of office/classroom furniture

Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time

May require long periods of standing or walking

Occasional bending or squatting required

Job Location

Midland, Texas 79702

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