Center Director

Nature of Work

Maintain quality Pre K/Infant Toddler environments with attention to safety and health prevention measures. Provide general
program management for one site: coach, mentor, supervise and train all regional classroom and support staff. Provide short
term and long range planning for service delivery and training; act as an integrator of components, including health, nutrition,
disabilities; function as liaison and information conduit between central office leadership, staff and community collaborators.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or a closely related field is required and three
years progressively responsible professional experience which demonstrates significant supervisory and administrative
responsibilities. Transcripts are required to validate educational requirements.

Essential Functions

• Be familiar with and adhere to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, State of Louisiana licensing requirements, the RCCDC written work plan, and agency's policies and procedures
• Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families, to include respect for culture, diversity and ethnicity.
• Participate in annual program self-assessment and continuous quality improvement initiatives of the overall program.
• Monitor and ensure confidentiality of children records

Position Specific Essential Functions:

Staff Supervision and Development

1. Assist Human Resources in the hiring process for regional and substitute staff, inform the HR department of staffing needs and changes.
2. Supervise, mentor, coach and administer work plans and directives to staff.
3. Monitor the performance, attendance, certifications, required documents and timecards of all regional staff.
4. Communicate areas of performance improvement to staff and promote training that reflects the individual needs of staff members and/or the team as a whole.
5. Document and administer both positive and negative feedback and utilize Performance Improvement Plans when warranted. Ensure documentation is forwarded to Human Resources.
6. Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations based on quantifiable and objective criteria, utilizing agency forms designed for evaluations.
7. Coordinate personal & professional development and training plans of all regional staff and insure teaching staff progress towards educational requirements as supported by the Performance Standards.
8. Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with staff and provide for mandated trainings and updates to policies and procedures.
9. Facilitate the resolution of conflicts between staff.
10. Monitor report and provide feedback for all employee related accidents.
11. Monitor, evaluate and provide training of classroom volunteers.

Center and Program Coordination

1. Ensure program compliance with codes of all state and local licensing agencies and grant requirements.
2. Attend case management meetings, consultations, and staff meetings as necessary.
3. Observe children and provide suggestions for behavior management and education programming to meet the individual needs of all children.
4. Monitor home visiting component.
5. Monitor and manage direct service budgets. Establish and monitor regional systems and services that ensure program quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
6. Assure that all Head Start Performance Standards are met through the efforts of collaborative teams; establish and monitor systems that assure program quality.
7. Submit reports on direct service activities and status to the Program Coordinator
8. Arrange for services in all functional areas, utilizing internal and external resources to provide medical, social, mental health, educational, and special services as deemed appropriate, as well as facility maintenance.
9. Monitor and manage the maintenance and safety of facilities and availability of supplies.

Community Networking

1. Coordinate with local agencies, community service organizations and educational providers and partners.
2. Build rapport with local agencies, community service organizations, and educational providers.
3. Attend and deliver training and formal presentations. Provide information on the Head Start program to the community

Additional Job Responsibilities

1. Attend meetings, trainings and appropriate professional development activities.
2. Assist with generating In-Kind
3. Other duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in design and delivery of training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills, internet and e-mail.
• Sustained concentration and ability to handle multiple tasks often simultaneously.
• Significant diagnostic and problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
• Occasional driving to various work sites, trainings, workshops etc.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Employees within this classification are required to:

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a physical examination every three years
• Complete Tuberculosis (TB) test every three years with negative results.
• Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification ( training provided )
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in compliance with RCCDC's insurance carrier requirements.
• Frequent sitting for long periods using computer keyboard, telephone and other office machines.
• Occasional standing, stooping, bending, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs
• Be able to perform duties in an active environment with changes in climate and noise level.