Job Vacancy

Program: Early Childhood Services

Location: 400 West Ave

Position: Vice President, Early Childhood Services

Hours: 37.5 hrs wk/52 weeks per year

Salary Grade: 3

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible for the administration and management of all program operations of the Early Childhood Services Division in accordance with the Federal Department of Health & Human Services Office of Head Start, the NYS Office of Children & Family Services, the NYS Department of Education (as required under contract with the Rochester City School District), and Action for a Better Community, Inc.'s regulations, performance standards, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Business, or related field. Five (5) years' experience in a Head Start or Head Start Early Childhood Program. Ten (10) years' experience in managing staff, minimum of five (5) of which were in senior management level. Previous experience working with low-income children/families.

Sound administrative skills, well developed management skills, strong analytical and reasoning abilities essential. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, monitoring and analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of program planning and grants development. Ability to analyze complex data and use results to improve program division outcomes. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and have a good relationship with diverse personalities and levels of management. Ability to obtain and maintain positive clearance from NYS Central Registry, criminal background checks, and other required background checks. Ability to establish credibility, and be decisive, while employing a participative management style. Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding early childhood services and development. Knowledge of labor laws and implementing a collective bargaining agreement. Computer literate (MS Office and Information Management Systems) Must have valid driver's license and access to own transportation.

Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel. Requires a valid NYS Driver's License, and access to reliable transportation. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations is a condition of employment

All employees of ABC's Head Start and Early Childhood Services Dept. must receive and maintain a full clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and Justice Center of New York that confirms any prospective applicant or current employee has no pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, domestic violence; has no indication of child abuse maltreatment or neglect; or who cannot be left unsupervised with children. Applicants or employees will not be hired or retained.

Please Forward Resumes and Applications to:

Human Resources Department

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

400 West Ave

Rochester, New York 14611

(585) 325-5116

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Posted 10/26/ 2022

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