About this role
ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Education Manager, the Center Director oversees the daily operations of infant and toddler classrooms within Early Head Start center-based locations. The Center Director provides direction, guidance, and support to teachers assigned to the center; monitors child attendance; organizes and conducts parent education and parent participation activities; complies with Early Head Start regulations, local licensing, health, safety, and all other applicable state, local and federal requirements and guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):
- Provides guidance, modeling, and support to teachers, and ensures that all screenings occur in a timely manner.
- Monitors and supervises activities within the center to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
- Assists with enrollment policies and procedures, and maintains accurate attendance records.
- Prepares and submits requisitions for supplies and materials and maintains an inventory of center equipment.
- Maintains accurate records and analyzes data for evaluating, planning, and improving services.
- Maintains regular communication with parents and families.
- Plans and conducts transition activities, attend meetings, and carries out emergency and safety procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working environment: childcare center, office, and client home settings
- Physical abilities required: lifting up to 50 pounds, dexterity for office equipment, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, reaching, stooping, crouching, and sitting on floor or preschool chairs
- Visual and auditory abilities required: reading, seeing, hearing, speaking for face-to-face, virtual, and telephone communication
- Driving ability required for work off-site as needed
- Tolerance to exposure to communicable diseases and moderate to loud noise levels
- Travel may be required within and out of the county, including overnight travel for conferences, meetings, and other duties
- Ability to maintain concentrated attention to detail for long periods of time
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications
Education & Work Experience
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a minimum of a CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with 12 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
- Must have a minimum of 3 months of supervised field experience.
Preferred
- An Associate's Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with 12 units of ECE is preferred (not required).
- Alternative degrees can be considered with ECE experience.
- At least (1) year of experience managing 4 or more people in a childcare environment is desired (not required).
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) speaking and writing skills are helpful.
Skills & Abilities
- Must be at least 21 years old, have held a driver's license for at least 3 years, and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- Clear communication skills (verbal and written) in English are required.
- Must display strong time management skills, attention to detail, and be organized to meet client and program needs.
- Patience, tact, and professionalism are essential when interacting with children, families, staff, and supervisors.
- Must be flexible with schedule to fulfill job functions and program responsibilities.
- Knowledge of child growth and development, appropriate practices, and adherence to Head Start and Early Head Start Performance Standards are mandatory.
- Other requirements include acquiring CPR/First Aid training, Live Scan Fingerprinting, negative TB results, physical, and passing drug/alcohol testing.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplementary Benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
- PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire
- 401(k) with a match
- COVID Paid Sick Leave
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Hardship Assistance Fund
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Programs