Early Childhood - Center Director

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
• Approve menus and food purchases.
• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
• Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
• Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
• Manage budget planning and review.
• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Director Qualifications:

Must be 21 or older AND have one of the following: 

•Bachelors degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, and 18 credit hours in child development and/or early childhood education 

•Bachelors degree in any subject, and 6 months experience working in a licensed facility 

•Associates degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field, and 18 credit hours in child development and/or early childhood education with 6 months work experience in a licensed facility

•A diploma in child development/early childhood education OR a child development associate credential (CDA), and one year work experience in a licensed facility 

•Highschool diploma or GED and ECD 101 with 3 years experience in a licensed facility, one year shall include supervision of child care staff 

• CPR/ Pediatric First Aid
• TB test
• 3 Letters of Reference

• Paid time off
• Weekends and Certain Holidays off

Salary : $13