Center Director

Position Title: Center Director

Department: Center-Based Programs

Reports to: Agency Directors

Supervises: Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Relievers, Food Service Personnel, Volunteers

Classification: Full Time Regular
Status: Salary/Exempt

PLEASE NOTE: Management reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the functions of this job to meet the needs of the Agency. Additional duties may also be assigned. Consideration will be given to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. EDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DEFINITION:

Under the oversight of the Executive Director and general supervision of the Directors of Center-Based Programs is part of the administrative team, with oversight and coordination of the children’s center. position responsibilities will include overseeing the overall daily supervision of the early care and education facility including developing and maintaining an environment which supports and celebrates ethnic and family diversity, and that reflects the evolving practice of a reflective approach.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintain and Supervise an Effective Child Development Center-Based Program.

• in developing, updating, and distributing to staff the program philosophy, mission statement, and personnel handbook.
• carry out the mission, goals, and objectives of the program.
• Understand all job descriptions, and other related materials covering all center positions including own.
• on-site functions and observations to ensure that all tasks are conducted according to the job descriptions.
• appropriate records, files, and databases Up-to-date records on children and families. Up-to-date records on staff and staff development activities. Up-to-date center emergency records and plans. Confidential files that include all documents required by licensing.
• with all applicable rules and regulations.
• all required reports and submit on time.
• positive and harmonious communication in all aspects of center supervision.
• in implementing strategies for management that build teamwork and participation of staff; make effective use of time and other resources; assist in short-term problem solving and long-term planning.
• in program evaluation, improving the program where applicable.
• in the hiring process and staff monitoring.
• the philosophy of the agency and effectively articulate its goals and objectives.
• the implemented curriculum that addresses all aspects of development for each child, appropriate to their individual age, culture, and level of development.
• staff, parents, and volunteers with program activities and philosophy.
• regular communication with parents, staff, and children that respects their values and culture.
• and supervise program of food service according to established nutritional and food handling guidelines including: Complete food program monitoring reports on assigned centers. Oversee food preparation paperwork. Collect and audit point of service meal counts.
• children and families upon enrollment.
• tasks and decision-making.
• all aspects of the physical facility for safety and health to ensure the program continually meets the daily needs of the children and staff.

Effectively Supervise a Program of Staff Development and Parent Management

• Create the written plan and procedures for medical and disaster related emergencies.
• Support staff and parents with provision of resource materials such as books, articles, and/or videos to enhance opportunities for individual professional growth.
• Orientate parents and staff using written policies.
• Give and receive feedback in evaluation.
• Gather needed information through regular communication with administration, staff, and parents.
• Develop a community among staff, parents, children, and advisory groups.
• Observe objectively and give positive and negative feedback in a way that helps individuals to grow.
• Motivate and challenge staff to set a high standard.
• Communicate clear expectations for performance.
• Supervise performance over time, with follow through, so that poor performance leads to termination and good performance is recognized.
• Possess knowledge of different supervisory styles and methods to meet individual needs of supervisees, appropriate to classroom staff.
• Model appropriate behavior.
• Understand different cultural styles of interacting, leading and participating.
• Provide any needed assistance or guidance for dealing with management of problem behavior.
• Plan and attend regular meetings for parent groups according to special needs and interests of clients.

Maintain Good Community Relations

• Maintain positive networking relationships with the following services, and learn their functions:

o CDE

o NAEYC

o CCAFP/USDA, Food Nutrition Services

o Community Care Licensing

o Childcare resource and referral organizations

o Health services, social services, and other vendors and providers of functions needed by the program and the parents using them.

o Community-based organizations such as religious institutions that have influence on families' lives.

o Provide an opportunity for parents to tour the facility and ask questions about philosophy, policies, and curriculum.

• Possess effective skills in communication, including:

o Public speaking.
o Writing letters.
o Supervising or producing flyers, parent newsletters, and other materials.

Maintain the Facility

• Follow procedures to monitor and correct facility issues to maintain compliance with all applicable codes - fire, safety, health, sanitation, building, and zoning.
• Report all faulty equipment via work order system to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain safe secure practices and equipment at all times.
• Monitor appropriate room arrangement/space design and support the design and redesign of effective space, based on knowledge of environmental design and early childhood education.

Legal Knowledge Necessary for Effective Supervision

• Applicable regulatory standards and concepts, including the rights of licensees.
• Custody issues that affect childcare.
• Confidentiality laws that affect childcare.
• Labor laws that affect childcare.
• Anti-discrimination laws that affect childcare, employee rights.
• Working knowledge of liability issues.
• Health rules.

Financial Supervision

• Design and implement a staffing pattern for each room.
• Monitor staff’s work schedule.
• Design and implement a process for ordering needed supplies/equipment with budget in mind.
• Implement fee collection policies.
• Maintain records of attendance and hours worked for each employee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (or ability to possess) issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with 3 units of Infant/Toddler and/or Equivalent.
• AS/AA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Human Development
• Current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• In good health and free of active Tuberculosis.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s and be willing to travel to all Agency work sites, as needed.
• Must provide completed Health Screening Report, Immunizations and Department of Justice clearance prior to employment.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The skills and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties effectively as described above.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office and data management.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, assume postures in low levels to allow physical/visual contact with children and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to effectively teach and supervise infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to keep children safe.
• Ability to communicate well with adults and children of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, including people with disabilities.
• Ability to serve as a role model to staff, students, parents, and community observers.
• Ability to be sensitive to all children in a multilingual classroom while modeling appropriate curriculum.
• Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away in 30 seconds without danger to the staff person’s health.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• At least two years experience with enrollment management, facilities planning, development of staffing and budget plans, and staff supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EDS’s Philosophy Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.

The job description does not imply that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow all job-related instructions and to perform all other job-related tasks requested by the Agency Directors. As holder of this position, I accept the above responsibilities and will perform them as described. I understand that my employment with EDS is at will and that nothing in this job description constitutes a contract of employment, express and implied.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,500.00 - $86,378.48 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Guadalupe, CA 93434: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,500 - $86,378