What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Open Minds Child Development Center?
In a Director , we look for committed, organized, ambitious, caring, loving individuals who are excited about making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Our Director understands that this is more than just a job, they are joining a team, and their teammates will be working with and depending on them for success.Some of the exciting things you will do as a Director include, but are not limited to : Make a difference everyday!Develop and maintain relationships with parents, students, and staffInspire and Implement child centered curriculum (we use High Scope)Set deadlines for teachers to turn in lesson plans to you, keep lesson plans organizedAttend weekly planning meetings with staffCommunicate daily with teachers and parents via face to face communication, email, etc.Assist in organizing and promoting our annual Storybook Run 5K RaceRepresent Open Minds in a professional mannerBuild positive relationships in our surrounding communityManage classroom supplies, making purchases as neededEnsures a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean and appealing facilities; competent in emergency preparedness, removing known safety hazards; provide routine first aid in cases of minor injury and complete proper incident reportingConducts performance reviews and keeps attendance recordsEnsures that the school is complicit with all federal, state, and company regulationsJob RequirementsAt least 21 years of ageHave a Kansas directors certificate for over 100 studentsPossess an Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood or similarAt least five years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.Proficiency with classroom technology (iPads, laptops, etc.)Ability to sit, stoop, bend to low level positions that best allow interactions with the studentsCurrent CPR and First Aid trainingTrainings in Child Development, Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs and Symptoms of illness, and Safe Sleep PracticesPass pre-employment screening and fingerprint background checkPreferred QualificationsThe ability to lift 40 lbs. is strongly desired, and may be required in some classrooms#J-18808-Ljbffr
