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PRESCHOOL CENTER DIRECTOR

YWCA South Florida, Inc
Miami, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRESCHOOL CENTER DIRECTOR position at YWCA South Florida, Inc?

Company Description

 

 

    Job Description

    Job Type

    Full-time

    Downtown Miami, FL • Early Childhood Education

    Description

    "We are an equal opportunity employer. We are a Drug Free Workplace."

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    PRESCHOOL CENTER DIRECTOR

    LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MIAMI, FL

    SALARY RANGE: $51,000 as of 8/01 ANNUALIZED

    STATUS: FULL-TIME EXEMPT

    ***Florida Director's credentials with VPK endorsement a must to get within 90 days of hire

    Summary: This position carries the major responsibilities for center management, planning, implementing, monitoring of a child care center with a child population of 40-100 children. Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Educational & Center Services functions for Head Start, Early Head Start, VPK and SR programs, in accordance with state, local, and federal regulations, and to assist the Education Director in the on-going planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Head Start and Early Head Start programs at that center.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    • Supervises and coordinates Head Start, Early Head start program
    • Supervises all staff and trainees assigned to the classroom(s) center, including substitutes. Arranges substitutes as needed.
    • Ensures the program meets licensing and compliance standards, follows YWCA child care curriculum and program standards for all funds.
    • Manages the accuracy and timeliness of reporting that include but are not limited to: timesheets and sign-in/out logs; attendance and program related reporting (Federal Food, CDS, VPK, United Way, APPLE, NYAEC) incident reports, food program rosters and staff and children’s files.
    • Ensures that Other Agencies services agreements are follow.ed
    • Input information in date base for VPK and Gold Assessments for all children.
    • Act as Liaison between County and the Center.
    • Protects and conserves materials and food orders so that expenditures can be kept within budget. Collects and transmits fees.
    • Safeguards the physical care and nurturing of the children.
    • Arranges and maintains furniture and materials to promote independent and group management.
    • Plans and shops for breakfasts and snacks according to state food program guidelines. Prepares and serves food and supervises and/or completes required records.
    • Encourages the positive self Image of children through active listening, responding and encouraging independence while giving verbal and non-verbal reinforcement. Uses positive, non-punitive discipline techniques. Guides children in controlling their behavior by using positive, appropriate approaches.
    • Promotes and maintain good relationship with sponsoring site, personnel, parents, and agencies.
    • Serves as a liaison with parents and other related community groups; Plans and convenes parent meetings with the assistance of appropriate staff, planning parent conferences twice a year.
    • Works with school and community to promote enrollment.
    • Attends and participates in YWCA in-house staff training.


     

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday MOSTLY
    • On call for center emergencies

    COVID-19 considerations:

    All CDC protocols strictly adhered to at all times

     

    Education:

    • Bachelor's (Required)

    License/Certification:

    • Teaching Certification (Preferred)
    • Florida Directors credential (Preferred)

     

     

    Qualifications

    Directors credentials a must within 90 days of hire! Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field with concentration in Early Childhood education or Child development; Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in early childhood programs including two (2) years in supervisory experience preferred; Knowledge of NYAEC and APPLE accreditation standards; Experience in Head Start preferably; Director's Institute from United Way a Plus. CPR/First Aid Certification. Level 2 background screening and drug testing required. Director Credentials must be documented with VPK Endorsement and all VPK Courses

    Additional Information

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Please follow the link to apply on our career page:

    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/2568203/YWCA-South-Florida-Inc/PRESCHOOL-CENTER-DIRECTOR---with-40-100-children

     

    Salary : $51,000

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