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Center Manager - Head Start Antlers

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Antlers, OKFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Location
Antlers, OK
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Oklahoma Director's CredentialBus Driving Certificate And CDL

Job overview

The Center Manager implements program philosophies and guidelines at a Child Development Center, maintaining a caring, service-oriented environment for children. Reporting to the Director, the manager oversees staff, budgets, billing and licensing compliance, program planning, records, and reporting. The role also involves supporting children, staff, and families, conducting meetings and conferences, and organizing newsletters, field trips, and community projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementIndependent WorkOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationSoftware Applications

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or Related Field or 4 Years Directly Related ExperienceOklahoma Director's CredentialBus Driving Certificate and CDL2 Years Child Development or Early Childhood Education Experience

Full job description

Pay Grade: 10 | Full Time | Mon- Fri 7:30am -3:30 pm

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Implement program philosophies and guidelines in the Child Development Centers (CDC) ensuring a caring service-oriented environment for the children. You will report to the Director.

Primary Tasks:

  1. You will create schedules for staff, fill in for absent teachers; monitor staff performance and communicate expectations and procedures.

  2. Assess fiscal, and program needs of the center and prepare budget of less than $500,000.

  3. Manage billing records and licensing paperwork to ensure the center is in compliance with USDA, DHS and EHS regulations where applicable.

  4. Identify developmental needs of children, professional needs of staff members, and support needs of families and act in accordance to meet those needs as best as possible within confines of authority and program guidelines.

  5. You will plan the programs following the policies, licensing, and philosophy of the program.

  6. Ensure monthly reports are completed and promptly and submitted to the appropriate persons.

  7. Maintain records with appropriate, up to date, required papers and documentation following licensing regulations.

  8. Conduct parent/teacher conferences, staff meetings, attend director’s meetings, and attend training and conferences or professional organizations appropriate for child development centers.

  9. Produce quarterly newsletter and plan field trips and community projects.

  10. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or related field, or 4 years directly related experience.

  • Have and maintain bronze level following Appendix L-2, Oklahoma Director’s Credential

  • Strong interpersonal and time management skills

  • Ability to work independently with minimum direction

  • Ability to communicate skills quickly, both orally and written

  • Knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications

Must obtain a bus driving certificate and CDL within first 90 days of employment.

  • Two years’ experience in in child development or early childhood education

Job Identification: 32091

Job Category: Education

Posting Date: 10/07/2026, 4:10 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

On-Site/Remote: On-Site

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