Early Childhood Center Director - CDC Near Southside - 62037

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Meet or exceed all policies and procedures mandated by all internal and external agencies. 

• Maintain relationships with Key Stakeholders. 

• Provide a safe and healthy environment for children. 

• Plan, implement and participate in educational activities for children that promote the development of cognitive, social, emotional, physical and language development of each child. 

• Provide ongoing assessments of children’s progress to communicate development milestones. 

• Supervise and manage staff and children with the purpose of following the agency’s goals and values 

• Develop, encourage and maintain positive relations with parents and co-workers. 

• Assist in maintaining Staff and Children’s records, including enrollments. 

• Participate in parent conferences as needed. 

• Ensure that all parents receive letters and communication concerning the program and their child or children. 

• Familiarize the parents of newly enrolled children with the Center’s expectations and routines. 

• Communicate all significant incidents to the Associate Director of Programs. 

• Be available to community groups for public events that pertain to children and families. 

• Assume additional related duties and responsibilities as enumerated by the Associate Director of Programs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Supervision/Health and Safety

• Supervise and monitor the children at all times and assure that all staff do the same. 

• Assure that teachers implement all activities in a safe and efficient manner. 

• Assure that teachers use positive redirection, positive language and positive reinforcement to guide the children in your care. 

• Recognize, document and take appropriate action of suspected child abuse and neglect, illness or accident.  

• Assure that all aspects of the program, including the building and premises, are within guidelines of Minimum Standards. 

• Assure that the Kitchen Manager is following all necessary guidelines as required by the Health Department. 

Program 

• Assure that teachers plan, develop, prepare and implement educational activities including a variety of themes and subjects, such as language development, math development, diversity, gross and fine motor skills development, self-help skill development, science, art, music, health and hygiene and self-esteem. 

• Assure that teachers individualize one-to-one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all in each group. 

• Assure all teachers follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences for each child. 

• Coach teachers to enhance the program using a variety of techniques which include modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing for the children. 

• Assist Lead Teacher in observing, assessing and evaluating each child’s progress in your group keeping written records. 

Parent Relations 

• Respect and communicate in a professional manner with parents to build long term relationships with families. 

• Communicate with parents on a regular basis on each child’s progress and the activities of each area (daily notes home, what we did today, notes posted to door, etc.) 

• Maintain confidentiality concerning child issues and handle this information in an appropriate manner. 

• Schedule regular parent meetings at least bi-monthly. 

• Send weekly communication to parents with newsletter, menu, etc. 

• Schedule orientation will all new parents prior to the first day of enrollment. 

Staff Relations 

• Promote and maintain good working relationships with other staff members, the contract site, as well as members of the management team. 

• Schedule monthly staff meetings. 

• Schedule quarterly staff training. 

• Interview, hire and train staff as needed.  

• Set yearly goals with teachers (individual and team goals), and support with weekly 1:1 meeting. 

• Observe and coach teachers on a regular basis. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Texas Health and Human Services requirements for a Child Care Director preferred. 

• At least 3-5 years' experience in a licensed childcare facility that includes infant, preschool and school age children. 

• Must be proficient with the use of workforce technology (i.e. computers and smartphones) with the ability to complete basic tasks including but not limited to electronic lesson planning, sending and managing emails, navigating data bases, keeping files and folders organized, using the internet, and other basic functions. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

• Valid Driver’s License and Liability Insurance. 

• Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily and meet the Education/Experience, Personal Skills/Characteristics, Reasoning Ability, Physical Conditions, Work Environment and Environmental Conditions listed below. 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a licensed childcare facility. 

• Must be at least 21 years old 

• High School Diploma required, associate's degree/CDA preferred  

• Must meet or exceed licensing requirements for age, education and experience