KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Grace Beginnings Academy Infant & Toddler is responsible for the daily operations of the infant and toddler classrooms. Working with the Preschool Director to create a welcoming, biblically based early childhood academy that looks at the spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of all children. Training and equipping staff to use their God-given talents to teach and provide excellent care of children.
LICENSING COMPLIANCE
- Work with the Preschool Director to maintain compliance with the State Dept. of Human Services in all areas, keeping up to date on all licensing updates, changes, paperwork, etc.
- Maintain compliance of files on each child and staff member (infant/toddler) with necessary documentation in compliance with MN Dept. of Human Services.
- Oversee and direct staff in fulfilling in-service requirements as per the MN State Statues licensing guidelines.
- Maintain licensing regulations and procedures, with an emphasis on infants and toddlers.
- Develop ICCPPS for infant and toddler students, providing the necessary training to all staff.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION
- Supervise Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Aides, and Floats in the Infant/Toddler classrooms and distribute needs.
- Manage staffing patterns and assign teachers and assistants to classes/roles.
- Work with the Preschool Director and Head of School with ongoing teacher training and monthly staff meetings.
- Work with the preschool director and head of school onboarding new staff members.
- Establish and communicate high standards to staff in the classroom and provide a quality learning experience for the children.
- Assume authority over all teaching staff and attend to emergencies in the classroom when the only director is on sight.
- Manage infant toddler staff timecards and PTO requests, finding substitutes as needed.
- Hire and terminate staff as needed; prepare guidelines for employment of staff.
- Be actively involved in the interview process for infant and toddler teachers.
- Empower, encourage and lead staff to do what God has called them to do.
- Schedule one-on-ones with staff to keep ongoing communication and support.
- Observe and evaluate teachers and conduct annual reviews.
PARENT & FAMILY RELATIONS
- Work with parents to complete enrollment and registration materials to complete student files.
- Establish a positive relationship with parents and communicate regularly about classroom activities, milestones, and learning objectives.
- Assist in developing the monthly GBA Family Newsletters.
- Communicate with parents in a timely and confidential manner about issues and behaviors concerning their children.
- Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with infant/toddler teachers, parents, and families by sharing and collaborating daily.
- Demonstrate respect for the needs of the individual child with concerns for the child’s faith, culture, interests, special needs, talents and individual style and pace of learning.
- Contribute to the development of a positive relationship with parents and coworkers.
- Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
- Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christian love, respect and patience.
- Work with the Admin Team on planning and initiating GBA community events.
- Maintain a visible presence by being approachable and available to discuss concerns and problems with families.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
- Establish the program and curriculum expectations for the infant and toddler classrooms.
- Identify, plan, and implement educational experiences that foster the faith development of the children.
- Develop, implement, and follow policies and best practices procedures for infants and toddlers.
- Approach behavioral issues that arise with children, parents, or staff with Christian love, respect and patience.
- Work with the Preschool Director to plan special school-wide activities throughout the year.
GENERAL
- Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings Academy.
- Maintain a positive and healthy work environment where teachers and staff are respected and celebrated.
- Assist in the classroom as needed.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized site and assume responsibility for completing the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
- Work with the infant and toddler administrative assistant to communicate tasks for them to complete.
- Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education.
- Lead program development and change.
- Collaborate with other directors and schools to grow professionally as a leader.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
- Other duties as assigned.
