Early Childhood Operations Manager

Location 100 N Senate N 150,Indianapolis, IN, 46204,United StatesJob Category Administrative Support Workers, Center AdministrationIndustry Early Childhood EducationEmployee Type Full Time ExemptDescriptionPosition available at our Day Early Learning Center located Downtown at the State Center.JOB SUMMARYThe Operations Manager works in partnership with the School Leader to ensure a high-functioning and well-run school. The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, including staff schedules, proper child/staff ratios, student enrollment, family engagement, and office processes and procedures. The individual is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a welcoming office environment for the children and families we serve.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESLead the on-site implementation of the necessary operational infrastructure to support effective programming in collaboration with the school leader.Maintain accurate, timely data entry and management of the enrollment system to maximize the center's budgeted enrollment.Design and execute a staffing schedule that ensures proper classroom coverage at all times, optimizing consistent adult-child relationships and achievement of learning outcomes.C ollaborate with Family Engagement team members to complete the student enrollment process with accuracy and promptness, including required paperwork and maintaining accurate information within the customer relationship management database.Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, including coordinating building and grounds maintenance to ensure health and safety is maintained in accordance with ELI policies and Indiana child care center licensing laws, rules and policies.Serve as the front office liaison to parents and visitors, providing a welcoming environment.Coordinate with Finance and Accounting team members in the timely and accurate collection of bills, and execute procedures for proper document tracking, retention, and record disposal and retrieval of student, family and team member information, including documentation for and attendance records of Child Care Development Fund and Title XX clients.Administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program, ensuring the school's eligibility for maximum reimbursementsO perate within budget, ensuring adequate supply of materials and resources.C oordinate with Marketing and Communications team members to maintain brand identity and exemplify brand image.Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements, including, but not limited to, Indiana child care center licensing, Paths to QUALITY, NAEYC and CACFP.Serve as the school building designee during any short-term absences of the School Leader.Other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Early Learning Indiana.RequirementsWORK CONTEXTThe requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The team member frequently is required to:Stand, walk, sitUse hands and fingers to handle books, paper, technologyUse computer and other electronic equipment and technologyCommunicate with multiple audiences, including children, families, and colleaguesSee and readReach with hands and armsStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe team member must frequently lift children or equipment up to 35 pounds.The team member must occasionally lift children or equipment up to 50 pounds.Legally eligible to work in the United States.Employment with Early Learning Indiana is contingent upon satisfactorily completing pre-employment requirements. Pre-employment screenings include, but are not limited to, criminal background and drug screenings. Employment with Early Learning Indiana is at-will.Early Learning Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, citizenship status, military status, marital status, amnesty or other status protected by law.J-18808-Ljbffr