EHS Center Director @ Seminole EHS, Seminole County

Description

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Center Director for its Seminole Early Head Start location in Seminole County. Under the general supervision of an Area Supervisor, the Early Head Start Center Director is responsible for daily operations and activities of a designated location. Develops and maintains a positive, effective Early Head Start facility and classroom(s) in compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards as well as State and local licensing standards. Performs community relations, resolves conflicts and immediately notifies Area Supervisor of such. Compiles ChildPlus data and records average daily attendance reports. Completes special projects as required. May serve as classroom substitute in the absence of a Teacher.

Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.  

We offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits

• Life insurance & long term disability insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Tuition assistance

• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) or Associate’s degree in childhood development of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with experience in teaching, program administration and evaluation preferred;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in early childhood programs required.

License:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain acceptable liability insurance

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;
• Must be knowledgeable in computers and other basic office equipment;
• Knowledge of community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Youth Services Policies and Procedures Policy manual.

Salary : $22 - $24