Job Details: Job Location: J.R Foster Head Start - Wetumpka, AL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Center Manager serves as the educational lead for one or more centers in the Head Start program, with responsibilities including the following: • Ensure full implementation of all aspects of Family Guidance Center Early learning system, policies/procedures, and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals. • Supervise center staff (teachers, assistant teachers, program aides, and cooks) • Provide assistance to teaching staff to successfully fulfill all aspects of their role, including but not limited to effective practices in the following: o CLASS™ Teacher-Child Interactions o Learning Environments o Curriculum o Child Assessment o Meeting All Children's Needs o Working with Families o Professional Growth and Collaboration o Work with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity. o Work with teachers to implement child assessment systems reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize. Qualifications: Requirements: - Associate degree with at least 2 years of managerial experience OR a bachelor’s degree in any field related to children or business (per Licensing requirements). Bachelor’s degree in early education preferred. - Previous experience teaching in an early childhood setting; experience with supervision, management or coaching preferred. - Experience managing an infant/toddler or preschool program. - Experience with collaborations and community partnerships (if applicable) - Experience in Fiscal management/budget preparations (if applicable) - Obtain Serv Safe Certification. - Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. - Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. - Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. - Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.