CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR - HEAD START with 40-100 children

Description

PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MIAMI, FL

SALARY RANGE: ABOUT $51,000 ANNUALIZED

STATUS: FULL-TIME EXEMPT

*** Florida Director's credentials with VPK endorsement a must within 90 days of hire.

*** Candidate must have formal college education that can be documented.

Summary: This position carries the major responsibilities for center management, planning, implementing, monitoring of a child care center with a child population of 40-100 children. Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Educational & Center Services functions for Head Start, Early Head Start, VPK and SR programs, in accordance with state, local, and federal regulations, and to assist the Education Director in the on-going planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Head Start and Early Head Start programs at that center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises and coordinates Head Start, Early Head Start program
• Supervises all staff and trainees assigned to the classroom(s) center, including substitutes. Arranges substitutes as needed.
• Ensures the program meets licensing and compliance standards, follows YWCA child care curriculum and program standards for all funds.
• Manages the accuracy and timeliness of reporting that include but are not limited to: timesheets and sign-in/out logs; attendance and program related reporting (Federal Food, CDS, VPK, United Way, APPLE, NYAEC) incident reports, food program rosters and staff and children’s files.
• Ensures that Other Agencies services agreements are followed
• Input information in date base for VPK and Gold Assessments for all children.
• Act as Liaison between County and the Center.
• Protects and conserves materials and food orders so that expenditures can be kept within budget. Collects and transmits fees.
• Safeguards the physical care and nurturing of the children.
• Arranges and maintains furniture and materials to promote independent and group management.
• Plans and shops for breakfasts and snacks according to state food program guidelines. Prepares and serves food and supervises and/or completes required records.
• Encourages the positive self Image of children through active listening, responding and encouraging independence while giving verbal and non-verbal reinforcement. Uses positive, non-punitive discipline techniques. Guides children in controlling their behavior by using positive, appropriate approaches.
• Promotes and maintain good relationship with sponsoring site, personnel, parents, and agencies.
• Serves as a liaison with parents and other related community groups; Plans and convenes parent meetings with the assistance of appropriate staff, planning parent conferences twice a year.
• Works with school and community to promote enrollment.
• Attends and participates in YWCA in-house staff training.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday MOSTLY
• On call for center emergencies

COVID-19 considerations:

All CDC protocols strictly adhered to at all times

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Florida Directors credential (Preferred)

Requirements

Qualifications:

Directors credentials a must within 90 days of hire! Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field with concentration in Early Childhood education or Child development strongly preferred; Associate degree a minimum; Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in early childhood programs including at least 1 year in supervisory experience preferred; Knowledge of NYAEC and APPLE accreditation standards; Experience in Head Start preferably; CPR/First Aid Certification, Health Examination, Level 2 background screening and drug testing required. Director Credentials must be documented with VPK Endorsement and all VPK Courses