Center Director
Company: Sunrise Children's Foundation
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Our Early Head Start offers comprehensive child development and
family support services to low-income and underserved populations
including expecting mothers, infants, toddlers and their families.
In center-based as well as home-based settings we promote infant
and toddler health & development, foster positive family
relationships and supports parents as the primary decision makers
and nurturers of their children. Tools and learning strategies are
employed to enable the children to enter school ready to succeed.
Center Director Position Description: Under the general supervision
of the Education Services Manager, oversee the daily operations of
infant and toddler classrooms within Early Head Start center-based
locations. The Center Director provides direction, guidance and
support to teachers assigned to the center; monitors child
attendance; organizes and conducts parent education and parent
participation activities; complies with Early Head Start
regulations, local licensing, , health, safety and all other
applicable state, local and federal requirements and guidelines.
Essential Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :
- Provide guidance, modeling and support to assigned educators.
Direct, instruct, and train educators; provide input for evaluation
of assigned staff. Substitute for a teacher during a temporary
absence. Call in substitutes when authorized. Monitor and supervise
all activities within the center to assure a safe, healthy and
attractive environment; and that needed maintenance and repairs are
made. Provide guidance and instruction to teachers to strengthen
the infant, toddler and early childhood experiences provided;
assure that all screenings occur in a timely manner; that findings
are recorded; ensure that Individual Learning Plans are developed
and implemented; that ongoing observation is utilized to update
each child's individualized plan on a regular basis. Assist
teachers to develop and implement written lesson plans that address
the whole child; integrate all service areas into the curriculum
ensuring individualization and address Early Head Start performance
standards Work closely with the Family Support Manager and Family
Advocates in the implementation of selection and enrollment
policies and procedures. Answer questions regarding enrollment and
assist families who come to the center to complete enrollment
applications
- Take necessary steps to assure full enrollment and an 85%
minimum average daily attendance. Assure that teachers take roll
call in each class, make appropriate contact with parents when
absences occur, and that absentee documentation are prepared and
retained. Work with teachers to refer irregular attendance issues
to Health or Family Services, as appropriate. Follow up on
referrals to resolution. Participate in the development of
attendance improvement plans
- Prepare and submit requisitions for supplies and materials;
maintain an inventory of center equipment; forecast needs for
supplies, materials, equipment, repairs and other potential
expenditures -
- Prepare and maintain accurate records, including student
records, staff records, financial records, parent involvement
records, in-kind contribution, and all others as required, using
proper spelling and accurate calculations. Assure educators prepare
and maintain accurate and up-to-date records. Analyze data for
evaluating, planning, and improvement of services. Assure records
are maintained in accordance with Head Start/Early Head Start
confidentiality policies and procedures. Prepare and submit reports
in a timely manner. -
- In collaboration with parents organize, plan, and maintain an
active parent committee, in accordance with Performance Standards.
Assist parents to develop agendas, conduct the meetings, arrange
for speakers or programs, keep attendance and minutes of each
meeting. Maintain regular communication with parents (i.e..,
through newsletters, calendars, announcements, and various forms of
personal contact)
- Schedule and facilitate regular center staff meetings. Schedule
and/or attend case conferences, parent conferences, case reviews,
IEP/IFSP meetings, staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service and
pre-service meetings, and other meetings as directed -
- Plan and conduct transition activities with parents, preschool
personnel, and children in accordance with the Head Start/Early
Head Start Transition Plan
- Carry out authorized emergency and safety procedures and
administer first aid
- Perform other job related tasks as required -------- Physical
Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Working environment includes child care center, office
environment and client home setting
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds including infant and/or
toddlers weighing 6 to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the
day
- Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer
keyboard and other stand office equipment
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Must be able to able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, reach, stoop,
and crouch to interact successfully with infants and/or
toddlers
- Must be able to work for long periods of time while maintaining
concentrated attention to detail.
- Must be able to site on the floor to and/or pre-school chairs
to successfully interact with children
- Must be able to sit a table or desk for long periods of time
with occasional standing, walking, squatting or reaching. -
- Must be able to see to read a variety of materials, printed or
virtual
- Must be able to hear and speak to exchange information in face
to face conversation; virtual meeting space or via telephone
- Must be able to drive a vehicle to conduct work off-site as
needed
- Tolerate some exposure to communicable diseases when working
around children
- Tolerate moderate to loud noise level
- Must be able to travel by car, bus, airplane or train from site
to site within county as needed
- Some travel by car, bus, airplane or train may be required as
associated with attendance at conferences, meeting and other duties
carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some
cases overnight travel may be required Job Requirements:
- Knowledge & Abilities
- Must have knowledge of child growth and development
- Must learn, follow, and apply Head Start and Early Head Start
Performance Standards
- Must demonstrate developmentally appropriate practices
- Must have and demonstrate principles of Supervision, Training
and Performance Evaluation
- Use a computer and/or tablet to collect, record, retrieve data
and prepare reports
- Must be able to plan, organize and supervise an infant/toddler
center of 2 or more classrooms
- Must be able to work effectively with individuals of diverse
educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those
with disabilities and special needs
- Prepare and maintain detailed records accurately and in a
timely manner
- Evaluate work methods and results
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project
consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in
support of goals
- Organize personnel effectively and efficiently to successfully
meet daily objectives
- Communicate in the primary language of enrolled families
- Education & Work Experience
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a minimum of a CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with 12
units of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Must have a minimum of 3 month supervising staff
(employees)
- Must be at least 21 years (insurer's requirement)
- Must have had driver's license for at least 3 years (insurer's
requirement)
- Must be approved by SCF insurer to be added to corporate auto
insurance policy
- Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain throughout the
duration of employment
- Must be able to communicate clearly and using correct grammar
both verbally and in writing using English
- Must be organized, display strong time management abilities and
demonstrate an attention to detail to effectively meet client and
program needs
- Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with
children, families, staff, and supervisor is a requirement
- Ability to project professionalism in appearance, interactions
and conduct throughout daily activities is a must
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule in order to
fulfill job functions and program responsibilities
- Must maintain a positive, open an objective attitude towards
others
- Must acquire CPR/First Aid Training for Infant/Child/Adult
within ninety (90) days of hire date and maintain through duration
of employment
- Must obtain a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Work
Card (Sheriff's Card) for Child Care prior to hire date and
maintain through duration of employment
- Must submit negative TB results (One-Step Skin Test or Chest
X-Ray ) prior to hire date and every two years for the duration of
employment
- Must have a physical performed and document submitted prior to
hire date and submit every five years for the duration of
employment
- Must have obtained the COVID-19 vaccine and be fully vaccinated
prior to starting employment with Sunrise Children's
Foundation.
- Preferred
- Associates Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education
(ECE) with 12 units of ECE is preferred (not required)
- Alternative degrees can be considered with ECE experience
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- Experience managing 4 or more people in a child care
environment is desired (not required)
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus (not required)Department:
Center-based
This is a management position
This is a full time position
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