Job Description

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-free Workplace"

Position: Head Start Childcare Center Director (Over 150 children)

Location: North Dade

Status: Exempt, Full-time

Range: $55K to $65K depending on experience

Summary: Seeking an experienced Center Director to oversee the strategic development, integration, and delivery of Head Start and Early Head Start services. Leading a dynamic facility of 66 to 166 children, you will ensure full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, manage comprehensive daily operations, and maintain a safe, enriching environment for children and families.

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

• Ensures the program meets licensing and compliance standards, follows YWCA child care curriculum and program standards.
• Keeps Director of Head start & Early Childhood Programs informed of center status and performance.
• Interviews and hires staff with the assistance and approval of the Director of Head start & Early Childhood Programs and policy committee when appropriate.
• Implements the YWCA developmentally appropriate learning program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers through staff coordination and overall planning. Assists teachers in formulating lesson plans.
• Manages programs within budget and according to guidelines; collects and transmits fees, when applicable. Responsible for timely and accurate management and records for all reimbursable programs.
• Trains staff to work directly with parents and help them to better understand the program.
• Supervises, schedules assigns, trains and evaluates all center staff including substitutes. Arranges substitutes as needed.
• 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 (CCFP, SR, VPK etc.); incident reports, food program rosters and staff and children’s files.
• Maintains cooperative and supportive relationships with parents, staff and other agencies through an exchange of oral and written information and knowledge while upholding confidentiality and non-disclosure commitments.
• Serves as a developmentally appropriate role model for classroom staff. Has direct classroom responsibility according to enrollment and promotes center to maintain full enrollment.
• Ensures that CCFP (federal food) guidelines are followed.
• Coordinates training and program monitor reviews for Child Care Food Program staff as needed regarding the Child Care Food Program.
• Plans and convenes parent meetings with the assistance of appropriate staff.
• Ensures that Child’s health history is current, and follows up with treatment and status as needed.
• Assists parents of HS/EHS children to follow the schedule of well-child health care.
• Tracks healthcare services for all children, and makes referrals for evaluations and follow-ups.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are established and implemented to respond to medical, dental, and other emergencies.
• Ensures each child’s nutritional needs are identified.
• Ensures that program provides annual screenings, and nutrition review for all children.
• Attends and participates in YWCA in-house staff training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with concentration in Early Childhood education or Child Development preferred; Three to Five years’ experience in early childhood programs teaching, planning, and training of educational activities for young children is required; including two years' supervisory experience in large childcare facility; or equivalent combination of education & experience. Florida Director’s credential is essential.

Ability to effectively communicate with children and adults; Respond to common inquiries or complaints from children and/or their parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information. Bilingual in English and Spanish/Creole preferred

Manages twenty or more staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.