CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR - HEAD START with 40-100 children

PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN MIAMI FL

SALARY RANGE: ABOUT $51000 ANNUALIZED

STATUS: FULLTIME EXEMPT

*** Florida Directors 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 40100 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 ongoing 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 signin/out logs; attendance and program related reporting (Federal Food CDS VPK United Way APPLE NYAEC) incident reports food program rosters and staff and childrens 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 nonverbal reinforcement. Uses positive nonpunitive 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 inhouse 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

COVID19 considerations:

All CDC protocols strictly adhered to at all times

License/Certification:

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

Qualifications:

Directors credentials a must within 90 days of hire! Bachelors 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