Head Start Center Operations Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Supervision & Staffing:

• Direct and support a team of temporary site aides who provide classroom coverage and support kitchen coverage and support and operational task support.

• Alignsite aide assignments with daily site needs and program expectations.

• Collaboratewith other supervisorstocoordinate daily coverage needs across all sites including reviewing theattendance line and assign site aids to fill gaps caused by staff callouts including classroom support kitchen support and front desk support.

• Assign and communicate daily operational tasks to support smooth site operations across all five Jefferson County Head Start (JCHS) centers.

• Provide direct supervision coaching and performance management to site aides including setting expectationsmonitoringperformance approving timecards addressing concerns and supporting staff development and accountability.

• Provide scheduled supervisory coverage.

Operations:

• Inventory:Leadinventory management across all sites including taking inventorypurchasingsupplies receiving inventory ensuring materials and supplies are stored put away and organized appropriately. Monitor supply levels to prevent shortages and ensure readiness for daily operations.

• Safety:Ensure routine safety checks and monitoring are completed at scheduled intervals across multiple locations. Use monitoring checklists to confirm safety and compliance documentation is completed accurately and on time.

• Compliance:Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinate required correctionsidentifiedthrough health inspections and childcare licensing inspections. Track follow-up actions and support completion of corrective items ina timelymanner.Maintain compliance with childcare licensing.

• Emergency Management:Plan schedule and conduct emergency drills across all locationsincoordinationwith the Operations Manager. Ensure required documentation and drill materials are completed according to program expectations.

Leadership:

• Address andresolve conflicts; implementcorrective action whenappropriate tomaintaina positive and respectful experience for all.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:High School DiplomaGEDor equivalent certificate

• Experience:Two years of work-related experience.

• Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledgeskillsand abilities:

• Preferred supervisory experience managing employees includingsupervision andmanagementof work performance expectations timecards assigned duties and employee goal development

• Colorado Shines PDIS Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC) 3.0 Level 3or higher highly preferred with the ability to meet CDEC qualifications for a Large Center Director

• Bachelors degree preferred in Public Administration Human Services Early Childhood Education Business Management or a related field

• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and federal program requirements

• Understanding of early childhood education programs and family support services

• Familiarity with compliance monitoring and audit processes

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills

• Experience with data management and analysis with strong attention to accuracy and detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Problem-solving and process improvement skills

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and related systems (e.g. Excel Word data systems)

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs

• Commitment to equity inclusion and culturally responsive practices

• Experience supervising or leading teams including coaching feedback andperformance management

Additional Job Information:

• Offer of employment contingent on review of child abuse neglect database fingerprint results criminal background sex offender registry motor vehicle record check and education verification.

• Must have a valid drivers license if you are from out of state you must obtain a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations nor more than oneDUI DWI DWAI conviction in the past three years.

• Willingnessto occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (ArvadaWheatRidgeand Lakewood).

Perjury Statement:Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty ofperjuryin the second degree as defined in SectionC.R.S. and upon conviction thereof shall be punished accordingly.

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APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants mustsubmitan online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now:Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover lettersubmittedwith your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.

• In any materials yousubmit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into yourcandidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or