Management of Early Care and Education Center
Summary
- Job Category:
- Instructional Programs and Services
- Job Title:
- Management of Early Care and Education (ECE) Center
- Job Category Definition:
- This category covers the jobs that function in a pre-school and kindergarten setting related to the instruction and care of kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children. Positions responsibilities range from teaching classes to administering Early Care and Education (ECE) programs. All actions are performed in accordance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania standards (Keystone STARS) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- Job Title Definition:
- Directs or assists with directing activities of preschool, child care center, kindergarten, or other child development facility to provide instruction and care for children; responsibilities include preparing and submitting facility budget to administration for approval, authorizing the purchase of instructional materials and teaching aids, such as books, toys, and games designed to stimulate learning; selects, hires, supervises, and evaluates staff; confers with parents regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures; engages with teachers, parents, and staff about children’s social and emotional learning experiences and behaviors; recommends methods and strategies to encourage optimum learning experiences; reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to national, state and local regulations; approves menu plans and food purchases; in the event of injury or illness, arranges for medical attention (or special health care arrangements) for ill or injured children in accordance and in consultation with parental instructions, family and medical advisors; may perform classroom teaching duties during absence of regular teacher; may engage in community ECE activities and committees, and University community; works with community agencies to obtain and deliver appropriate services to children and families with special needs; may obtain grants and contracts. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
- Working Conditions:
- Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
- Other Requirements:
- Act 34 Clearance
PA Child Care Clearances
FBI Fingerprinting
Physical Exam
Tuberculosis Test
May be required to hold PA Early Childhood Education Certification for PA Pre-K
Levels
Level 1
| Job Code | Salary Band | FLSA Status |
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| EDIN9001 | G | Exempt |
Level 1 positions typically demonstrate baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with baseline knowledge of routine work applications, employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; follow recommended approach to assigned work to facilitate achievement of desired results and review completed work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions; ensure employees practice respect for the opinions of others and an awareness of the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; utilize a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation; practice positive approaches to problem solving for basic issues; evaluate recommended changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise assigned staff and coordinate routine activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.
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1+ years related experience Bachelor’s Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience (see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements) Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure: |
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This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Level 2
| Job Code | Salary Band | FLSA Status |
|---|---|---|
| EDIN9002 | H | Exempt |
Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with intermediate knowledge of employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; define work objectives, plans, priorities and deadlines and delegate routine tasks appropriately; review completed work of others to verify technical soundness and adherence to deadlines; coach, mentor, and motivate staff in a fair and consistent manner to achieve goals; coach employees on practices that promote the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; demonstrate intermediate ability to communicate using more complex terms relevant to specific discipline; develop creative recommendations for solving problems that are varied and somewhat difficult in nature but with limited scope; identify and implement changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise staff and coordinate activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.
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1+ years related experience Master’s Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience (see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements) Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure: |
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This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Level 3
| Job Code | Salary Band | FLSA Status |
|---|---|---|
| EDIN9003 | I | Exempt |
Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing difficult unit assignments; demonstrate awareness of emerging trends, and changes in employment regulations, policies and procedures to proactively address issues; review completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach; delegate more advanced tasks to others; facilitate optimal group dynamics and evaluate employee performance on difficult work assignments and recommend appropriate developmental opportunities; develop and implement practices that promote a culture of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness and that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse groups of employees; use diplomacy and advanced communication skills in unstructured settings; modify, adapt, or refine guidelines, if necessary, to resolve issues or problems; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on unit operations.
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4+ years related experience Master’s Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience (see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements) Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure: |
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This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Level 4
| Job Code | Salary Band | FLSA Status |
|---|---|---|
| EDIN9004 | J | Exempt |
Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced skills in budget management, business development, communications, and leadership and execution of objectives critical to unit's success; provide detailed plans for changes to specific policies and procedures that may result from trends and changes in overall direction of functional and/or organizational responsibilities; monitor completed work of others to ensure soundness of approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements, the feasibility of recommendations and adherences to requirements; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate diplomacy in persuading and influencing a variety of people to achieve results; resolve complex, controversial or unprecedented issues and problems, and demonstrate sound judgment by considering values, risks, impact and implications of actions throughout organization; set clear expectations and hold management team accountable for effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating their respective staffs; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on University operations.
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7+ years related experience Master’s Degree or higher Or an equivalent combination of education and experience (see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements) Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure: |
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This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.