Texas Rising Star Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact as a Texas Rising Star Program Manager

Texas Rising Star (TRS) is the quality rating and improvement system for the state of Texas. ChildCareGroup’s Texas Rising Star (TRS) Program Manager will lead all activities to recruit and retain early childhood / childcare providers in the Texas Rising Star quality program in Dallas County. Roles and responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating program policies, procedures, and standards; determining program service levels and enhancements; providing technical advice to staff, other departments, and other agencies. The Manager will work closely with internal staff, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas staff, childcare providers, and community agencies.

Why work for ChildCareGroup?

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.

You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values :

SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart

PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day

INTEGRITY – Do what is right

RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated

INCLUSION – Value individual differences

TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Implements Texas Rising Star (TRS) program according to guidelines established by the Texas Workforce Commission and Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas. Develops and implements internal systems and procedures to meet program requirements.
• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, and benchmarks for the TRS program and staff. Tracks progress towards goals and staff benchmarks.
• Develops written communication for early childhood programs on the TRS program.
• Creates an annual statement of work that includes processes, recruitment plans, and timelines for increasing TRS participation. Creates a budget for recruitment activities and program materials.
• Research and develop new and innovative strategies to meet program goals and assist childcare providers in achieving and maintaining TRS certification.
• Analyzes childcare provider and family population to determine areas where quality childcare is needed. Develops TRS recruitment strategy and materials.
• Communicates program status and deliverables with leadership.
• Prepares and presents reports for management and funders monthly, quarterly, and annually, as needed.
• Cultivates and manages various community partnerships with other organizations, agencies, and partners. that contribute to the success of early childhood programs.
• Attends community meetings and events.
• This is a full-time, on-site position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Travel and Compliance

Physical Demands

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer / program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.