Center Director

Center Director

The Center Director is responsible for managing business operations while ensuring the educational development, health, and safety of children attending school. The position reports to the Program Director and operates under general supervision with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.

Essential Job Duties :

• Manage the daily operations and staffing for a Head Start Center.
• Oversee the health and safety of children in compliance with WBCO, Head Start, and Child Care Licensure policies and procedures.
• Reviews and signs weekly lesson plans for all classrooms.
• Hire and supervise staff following personnel policies and procedures including orientation and training, career development advice, establishing employee goals, conducting performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff, and recommending terminations if needed.
• Oversee the management of an efficient, effective, and safe child-care center to include property, facilities, and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with ADA and IDEA, Day Care Licensing, and Head Start Program regulations.
• Ensures performance standards are met in alignment with education, mental health, disability, and social service programs.
• Ensure classrooms encourage a positive learning environment and comply with the approved curriculum and adopted programs.
• Completes Classroom Materials Checklist on each classroom, provides feedback to teachers, and makes lists of missing items for the purchase wish list.
• Collaborate with all Program Coordinators to ensure quality services for children and families are being provided promptly.
• Work with community partners and others to develop initiatives that promote positive community relations.
• Manage and coordinate volunteer activities for the classroom ensuring appropriate background checks have been completed.
• Monitor nutritional offerings at Head Start / Early Head Start Centers.
• Ensure volunteers are managed, trained, and records verifying their status are maintained.
• Ensure child outcomes are tracked and monitored.
• Assist the Health Coordinator in ensuring children are up to date with current EPSDT guidelines and with data entry of immunizations, well-child exams, and dental exams.
• Maintain an inventory list of all supplies and equipment.
• Educate parents and staff on current issues in the area of education, mental health, and disability.
• Ensure the confidentiality of information about staff, students, and families.
• Travel between sites to complete work, attend meetings and professional development seminars.
• Maintain program waitlist
• Collaborates with Family Advocates to plan monthly parent meetings
• Participates in and attends monthly parent meetings
• All employees are expected to adhere to OWBC ethics expectations
• Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others
• Must be diplomatic, honest, and fair
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound.

Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques.

Ability to respect confidentiality at all times.

Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Training :

A bachelor's degree with 12 college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management and at least one year of experience in a licensed child-care center; or

An associate's of applied science degree in child development or a closely related field with six college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management and at least two years of experience in a licensed child-care center; or

Sixty college credit hours with nine college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management, and at least two years of experience in a licensed child-care center;

Preferred :

Bilingual

Experience : See above plus

Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role.

Licenses / Certifications :

Valid Texas driver's license.

Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications

Working Conditions :

Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.

Working on weekends, evenings and some holidays may be required.