Manager/Senior Manager - Centre for Early Child Development - Jobs in Pakistan

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Position Title: Manager/Senior Manager, Centre for Early Child DevelopmentEntity:ÿAga Khan UniversityLocation:Karachi, PakistanIntroduction to the Aga Khan University:Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13ÿteaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.Position SummaryYou will be accountable for leadership, management and oversight of the CECD. You will be expected to oversee social, academic and emotional development of the children and to provide exemplary care, safety and protection & learning experiences, by building bridges with parents, teachers and support staff.ÿ You will also be expected to work on strategic, programme and resource planning, staff development and contribution of the CECD to the University?s early child development objectives.Job Role / Responsibilities:You will be responsible to:I.Program Management and DevelopmentA. Curriculum Oversight

• Work on curriculum enhancement and implementation
• Ensure alignment with early childhood care and education standards and best practices
• Monitor and support daily routine activities of care, learning and development; provide curriculum materials that are developmentally appropriate and provide resources for theme-related lesson plans

B. Program Implementation and Evaluation

• Conduct regular assessments of ECD program effectiveness
• Implement improvements based on feedback and evaluations
• Monitor and ensure children?s room setups following international best practices
• Identify the needs as well as analyze the internal and external environment
• Disseminate ECD practices through conferences and writings

C. Staff Training and Development

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff
• Supervise, guide, coach, and provide ongoing professional development opportunities for staff.
• Encourage and facilitate opportunities for staff education and trainings
• Develop staff knowledge and competencies in early childhood practice for Children?s growth, development and learning
• Conduct and review performance appraisal of staff working in the department ensuring compliance with HR policies

D. Strategic Planning

• Contribute in the strategic planning of the University
• Participate on AKU CECD?s Oversight Committee for strategic policy and programme matters
• Implement plans that are developed through various strategies
• Assist in establishing and monitoring various planning parameters for effective resolution
• Work with HR for preparing proactive strategies for retaining star performers and other HRM issues

II. Operations ManagementA. Policy Compliance

• Ensure adherence to CECD policies
• Maintain and update children?s waiting list
• Manage children?s admission process according to the policy
• Budget Oversight
• Develop and monitor budgets for the department
• Monitor monthly BVR and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop SMART short and medium term plans including the resources needed to execute the plan
• Manage petty cash and prepare statements

C. Facilities and Equipment

• Maintain a safe, hygienic and stimulating environment.
• Enhance physical spaces to cater to the child growth, development
• Oversee the procurement and maintenance of equipment

III. Parent and Community EngagementA. Communication

• Provide regular updates on childrens activities and development
• Ensure strong partnership of parents, staff and children for children?s optimal development through regular communication
• Develop and implement parental engagement programmes to support children?s growth, learning and development
• Have professional communication, problem identification and resolution with staff and parents
• Maintain a professional appearance and promote the appropriate image and reputation; provide general direction and oversight to all programs

B. Community Outreach

• Network and collaborate with the University community for CECD?s contribution to AKU?s early child development objectives in teaching, learning, research and outreach
• Liaise with other departments of AKU including food services, linen, safety and security, disposal, housekeeping and FMD etc.
• Organize events to involve parents and the community
• Engage volunteers (TKN and other) and interns to support with CECD?s activities

VI. Emergency Preparedness and SafetyA. Emergency Protocols

• Develop and implement emergency procedures
• Conduct regular drills to ensure staff and children readiness

B. Health and Safety Compliance

• Monitor and enforce health and safety standards
• Implement policies pertaining to infection control and prevention.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:You should have:

• Master?s degree in Education, Psychology or other relevant field with additional early childhood qualifications such as an advanced diploma in Early Human Development, Montessori Diploma, Certification in ECED
• At least seven to ten years experience in an early day care/day care center, pre-primary, early primary or similar environment including 3-4 years in a managerial role
• should have a passion for working with children as well as strong leadership skills
• business management ? knowhow of all aspects of facilities, from systems to overseeing the program?s budget
• knowledge of theory, practice and research to support early child development care and learning
• excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to describe complex ideas in clear and meaningful forms and to present data and information to various audiences
• strong organizational and problem solving skills with an analytic approach
• ability to work with multidisciplinary teams individually and collectively
• advocate and commit to ongoing training and development to foster a learning culture within the department
• cultural sensitivity for effective work in different national and international environments
• well versed with relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe all times
• ability wo work with budgets, variance reports and other financial reports.

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