Family Child Care Home Manager

Grow Early Learning is a Head Start organization that provides high-quality early childhood education services to children and families of migrant and seasonal farm workers. We are currently recruiting for a Family Child Care Manager for the Raleigh, North Carolina Office. This is an in-office postion and travel will be required!

The Family Child Care Manager’s basic function is to oversee the management and operation of Grow Early Learning Family Child Care Homes (FCCH). Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and state licensing standards for Family Child Care Homes. Collaborate with other subject matter experts to implement service and system design for Family Child Care Homes.

Education and Experience

Preferred: Master’s in early childhood education or related field. Three years of experience in early childhood management, state licensing regulations for childcare centers/campuses, and one year of supervisory experience. Family Child Care Homes and Head Start and/or Nonprofit experience preferred. Experience working with Latino community, knowledge of the Latino migrant farmworker culture/lifestyle, Head Start experience, and Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Accepted: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field. Five years of experience in early childhood management, state licensing regulations for childcare centers/campuses and one year of supervisory experience. Family Child Care Homes and Head Start and/or Nonprofit experience preferred. Experience working with Latino community, knowledge of the Latino migrant farmworker culture/lifestyle, Head Start experience, and Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Essential Functions

Oversee the operation of Grow Early Learning Family Child Care Homes. In collaboration with Grow Early Learning subject matter experts, develop written service plans and procedures to ensure compliance with the HSPPS, state licensing regulations, CACFP and other laws and requirements. Develop and implement plans to ensure that all FCCH enrolled children receive all required services and are making progress towards school readiness goals.

Develop and implement plans to ensure that FCCH maintain full enrollment. Develop action plans to ensure that FCCHs are on track to achieve Grow Early Learning goals and objectives. Develop plans to recruit and retain FCCH providers. Oversee the development, execution, and monitoring of FCCH agreements with providers.

Develop annual budgets for FCCH operations. Monitor FCCH budgets at least monthly in collaboration with the department of Finance Monitor FCCHs to ensure that homes and yards are safe and compliant with regulations; develop plans for repairs and maintenance as needed in collaboration with providers. In collaboration with the Department of Quality Assurance, develop and execute plans to monitor all aspects of FCCH operation.

Establish relationships and collaborate with state licensing entities to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. Establish relationships and / or agreements with state child care subsidy providers. Work with governance staff to ensure that FCCH parents participate in Policy Council / Parent Committee activities.

In collaboration with the Training and Professional Development Department, develop and implement comprehensive training plans that meet funding source and state requirements. Ensure that providers receive orientation on the values, mission and goals of Grow Early Learning and understand the culture and background of families served.

Participate in meetings and workgroups as assigned. Represent FCCHs in Grow Early Learning planning meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. We Offer: Competitive Wages Medical, Dental & Vision Life and Disability insurance 403(b)-retirement savings account Flexible Spending Plans Holiday Leave Sick & Leave Time Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Grow Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.