Associate Center Director - The Cornerstone Center

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide effective and efficient management, support the leadership and oversight of the child care center, contributing to the accomplishment of both Programming and Operations related Performance Objectives. Responsibilities include supervising, coaching, monitoring and planning for the professional development of the teaching staff, thus ensuring quality care and customer service for staff, children, families and community. Maintain knowledge of and ability to conduct family tours, process enrollments and assist with family account issues. Assure safety and upkeep of the center.  

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a combination of a Bachelor’s Degree in another field with 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education, 9 credits in administration, leadership and management, or documents meeting an appropriate combination of relevant education and experience as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Prior experience with High Scope or other play-based curriculum 
• Prior leadership experience in a NAEYC accredited environment preferred
• General knowledge of the financial management aspects of a child care center
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as time management and organizational skills
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Team with the Lead Center Director to ensure compliance with Encompass Policies, DCF, NAEYC, and High Scope curriculum 
• Support professional development and supervision of center staff, including conducting teacher observations
• Ensure appropriate level of customer service is provided to children, families and staff 
• Provide support and backup for the responsibilities of the Lead Center Director
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher as needed
• Support the Encompass mission, demonstrating professionalism and confidentiality in all encounters

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

1. Exhibit agency values in daily work and demonstrate commitment to the agency mission
2. In collaboration with Lead Center Director, support efforts to effectively staff the center, fostering relationships with teaching staff, children, families. 
3. Ensure quality early childhood programming is implemented reflecting High Scope curriculum, COR Advantage and Conscious Discipline practices; team with and support the Lead Center Director in carrying out the program vision 
4. Team with Lead Center Director to effectively manage center 
5. Support center efforts to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (i.e. DCF, NAEYC, USDA) 
6. Support professional development for all center staff as aligned with both Center Program Wide and Individual Professional Development Plans
7. Support Lead Center Director in overall fiscal management of center.
8. Work cooperatively with Lead Center Director and support departments regarding center issues, including but not limited to the Foster Grandparent Program and volunteers
9. Be an active member of the Encompass Leadership Team, Center Support Team and other work groups and committees upon request 
10. Perform other related duties as requested

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

1. Exhibit agency values in daily work and demonstrate commitment to the agency mission

- Respect is shown 

- Simple acts of kindness are shown to other staff, families, and children

- Confidentiality is maintained at all times

- Differences are accepted without judgment or discrimination 

- Others are treated kindly; no person is diminished

- Appreciation is shown

- Others are told they did something well

- “Thank you” is offered genuinely and often

- Others feel valued and important

- Communication is clear

- You listen to others when they talk 

- You keep your co-workers and families informed 

- You talk to people, not about people

- Appropriate chain of command is observed; concerns are voiced to the Lead Center Director

- Honesty is part of all you say and do

- You do what you say you will do

- You are truthful

- Laughter is part of each day

- You perform your work with happiness, enthusiasm, and a sense of joy

- You delight in small things and enjoy the moment 

- You are able to laugh at yourself and with others, but not at someone else

- The Encompass Mission is lived when

- Quality care is provided and supported by what you do

- Compassion is shown in your dealings with others

- Your voice is a