YMCA of Central Maryland
Head Start Zone Manager - Anne Arundel County (Project Management)
How this role contributes to the Y's mission: As a Zone Manager for Y's Head Start program, you will provide direct supervision to Head Start Teachers and Assistant Head Start Teachers as well as the day-to-day operations, including child care licensing compliance of of approximately 6-8 Y Head Start facilities. The Zone Manager plans and collaborates with other Head Start service leaders to ensure comprehensive services are consistent and implemented accurately. You'll be responsible for communicating, planning, monitoring, record keeping, reporting, tracking data, program assessment, associate supervision, classroom attendance, center safety and fiscal management. As a Zone Manager, you'll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants and their families who are economically disadvantaged and help them prepare for success in school and life. This work is right for you if you have:
• An interest in the well-being and education of young children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit • The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates • Familiarity with Head Start performance standards • A BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development, Human Services or related field