Director of St Monica Academy for Children
Director of St Monica Academy for Children
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Job Description
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA: Exempt/Salary
Reports to: Principal
*Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days 403b Retirement 401 (a) Pension Plan Medical Dental Vision Life Employee Assistance Program Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
Summary:
The Director of the Child Development Center fulfills the mission of the school by coordinating the schools early childhood program. The Director is responsible for providing an appropriately safe caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the Child Development Center with is in alignment with the overall schools philosophy organization and curriculum.
Position Responsibilities:
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self others.
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information services rendered to clients donors names and gifts internal and external investigations or results of any investigations and financial information.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Instructional Management
Maintain at all times high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
Personnel Management
Supervise all staff members of the childcare center including substitute staff and after school care staff.
Oversee hiring process and orientation for all new staff.
Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all childcare staff.
Management of Fiscal Administrative and Facilities Functions
Develop a budget for the center and establish controls to assure that the center adheres to the budget.
Ensure that the program is cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
Oversee the day-to-day functions of the childcare center and manage staff.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center.
Assure consistent compliance with all Texas DFPS Minimum Standards including maintenance of annual fire health and other inspections.
Coordinate the annual licensing of the childcare center with DFPS.
Oversee the maintenance of files according to DFPS requirements.
Maintain open consistent and effective communication with parents providing parent education training assistance and support as needed.
Provide reliable accurate and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties.
Assist in other projects as assigned by supervisor.
Follow all rules regulations and policies of Department of Catholic Schools and follow directives from location.
Follow attendance policy as assigned by location.
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.
Professional Growth and Development
Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
Oversee the training and professional development of all childcare staff.
School or Community Relations
Articulate the centers mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Represent the center in a professional courteous and positive manner at all times.
Promote a positive caring climate for learning for staff students and parents.
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Effectively communicate staff students and their families.
Perform all duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise all staff of the childcare center including substitute staff.
Competencies
Competency Description
Performance
- Management Ability to coach set expectations provide feedback track progress address performance concerns and provide recognition for set objectives.
- Solution
- Oriented Ability to remain focused and use emotional intelligence despite stressful situations and competing priorities.
- Leadership Ability to exhibit behavior and skills that contribute to superior performance by motivating others to become engaged and take action.
- Communication Ability to effectively share information and ideas of various degree of difficulty and sensitivity through different means of communication and to diverse audiences. (Verbal and/or written)
- Business Acumen Ability to utilize extensive business knowledge and experience to formulate and successfully deliver on short-term and long-term organizational objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Experience or Director Credentials from the State of Texas
- Two years of experience as a classroom teacher of young children
- Two to five successful years experience managing childcare
- License and Credentials plus 100 professional development hours in business and Child Development
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver license
- Valid vehicle insurance
- Certified as a Director of a child care center per the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services preferred
Minimum Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough understanding of childcare center operations
- Strong organizational communication public relations computer and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate center functions
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Knowledge and implementation of Texas childcare guidelines and state licensing
- Comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices
- Accepts and respects differences in children parents and coworkers
- Ability to manage a budget
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
