Site Director

SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned SJB Child Development Center to ensure compliance with SJB Curriculum, Policies & Procedures and State and Federal Mandates. Facilitates open communication between parents, staff and agency representatives. Provides ongoing training, guidance and support to center-based staff, children, and families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and support staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and assessments.
• Provide training, mentoring and support to staff on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in and/or facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive parent involvement and education program to include but not limited to: parent meetings, parent engagement activities, parent trainings & support, newsletters, open and ongoing communication, home and school connections.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive staff development program

to include but not limited to: mentoring, training and support, performance management,
professional development plans, open and ongoing communication,

SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION

• Schedule staff in accordance with Title V requirements and center needs.
• Ensure necessary reports and paperwork are completed accurately and submitted within the given timeframe.
• Maintain accurate records to include but not limited to children’s files,

staff files, attendance records, Child and Adult Care food Program (CACFP) documents, meeting minutes, training documents, Contract Monitoring Review (CMR) documents, curriculum and assessments.

• Evaluate the performance of staff members and meet with all staff on a quarterly basis (at minimum) to set and discuss performance goals.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance and

program quality.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensure health and welfare of children and staff is maintained at all times.
• Work closely with the Facilities Department to ensure center is free from safety hazards and remains in good repair at all times.
• Ensure monthly fire drills, earthquake drills, lock down

drills, and annual disaster drills are conducted.

• Ensure staff understand and follow agency procedures and reporting

requirements related to health and safety standards, food handling, toileting of
young children, hand washing, and universal precautions with exposure to blood.

• Report safety hazards and injuries immediately and ensure proper

paperwork is competed in a timely manner.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of childcare including federal, state and local laws and regulations governing child care and safety; knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of child care and development.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective business relationships; demonstrated ability to communicate in situations requiring tact and

poise; skilled in confidentiality and discretion.

• Thorough knowledge of office administration including efficient filing systems, office machines and

equipment, and computer software such as Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook (email & calendar)

• Ability to adjust tasks and focus with composure, and in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) is preferred in Child Development or Early Child Development.
• Site Supervisor Permit required.
• Three semester units in the care and development of infants is required for those who work

with infants and toddlers.

• Knowledge of Title XXII, Title V, Head Start, Creative Curriculum, Desired Results, Teaching Pyramid, Program for Infant Toddler Care (if applicable), Best Practice, Leadership/Management. Required to participate in approved training program without current experience.
• Supervisory experience necessary with background in child

development or early childhood education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met (or may be encountered) by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands:

• Requires an employee to do the following on a regular basis: stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoup, kneel, crouch, crawl,

talk, hear, smell, lift 35 pounds or more, move safely and quickly across surfaces on a regular basis.

• Requires an employee to occasionally climb or balance.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities on

a regular basis.

• Requires an employee, on a regular basis to use the following visually: close

vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to
judge distances.

• Requires an employee to use their hearing on a regular basis to: respond quickly to sounds, recognize alarms, and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work occasionally.
• Requires an employee to have the ability wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day (as needed).

Work Environment:

• Requires an employee to work outdoors in cold, wet and heat conditions on a regular basis.
• Requires an employee to work in a noisy environment on a regular basis.
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