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Department: | Youth and Family Potential |
Location: | Addison, IL |
POSITION TITLE: PFAE Manager STATUS: Exempt, FT GRADE: 5
DEPT: Youth and Family Potential PROGRAM: PFAE SALARY: $70K/yr
REPORTS TO: Director of Education SUPERVISES: PFAE Teachers
SUMMARY: Ensures the programmatic quality of PFAE programming at all partner childcare provider sites
COLLABORATES WITH: Early Childhood Education team and Family Services team to ensure quality early care and education programming is offered to all children and families in the program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in administrative and program meetings, as appropriate. Participate in YWCA events and activities to promote the overall mission and vision of the agency.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
¨ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education with a PELS endorsement.
¨ Bilingual Preferred.
¨ Minimum of three years of preschool management experience.
¨ Proficient in FCCERS, ITERS, ISBE Early Learning Standards. and ExceleRate Illinois Quality measures
¨ Experience in human services program management, including program planning, operations & evaluation, and the use of management information systems.
¨ Ability to pass a health examination and a criminal background check.
¨ A demonstrated ability to work independently, while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments simultaneously as needed.
¨ Must be able to travel.
¨ Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
¨ Well-developed problem-solving, communication skills
¨ Excellent presentation skills incorporating all strategies for all learning areas.
¨ Ability to adapt to change.
¨ Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from various education, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
¨ Thrives in an environment in which collaboration, partnership, and empowerment are the key cultural elements.
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education with a PELS or a bachelor’s or advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience.
CERTIFICATION(s) REQUIRED: Must have a PELS for Early Childhood Education. Must be trained and be proficient in all quality measures for the state of Illinois including but not limited to ITERS, FCCERS, ECE Level 1, BAS and PAS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: N/A
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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment includes offices; members and visitors may visit with children. The noise level is usually moderate. Movement requirements include walking, stooping or kneeling. There may be a need to reach, lift or move objects, such as packages, supplies and computers. Normal (or corrected) vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols are necessary to the work, which may require close viewing. Occasionally may need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Communication needs include seeing, hearing and speaking. While in the office, there will be periods of sitting, holding a telephone and using computers. Reasonable accommodations will be made for an incumbent to meet the essential responsibilities of the position.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm this position may require work on some evenings and weekends. Schedule can vary depending on the needs of the agency.