year)

Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Direct efforts in providing a safe environment in addition to enhancing student learning and wellness after school hours.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age
Have a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma(GED)
Official written and verifiable documentation of previous full-time paid experience in a licensed center or certified home (up to 3 years, depending on educational level) that has been signed by the licensee or lead representative and/or training documentation.
Not be employed in a position other than an onsite care director, or director of multiple facilities, during the hours the child-care center is in operation
Current concepts used in Early Childhood Development.
Subject matter and curriculum planning for a child development program.
Basic child psychology and principles and theories of child growth and development.
Principles and theories of parent-child relationships.
Policies, procedures and philosophy of a child development center.
Principles of supervision and training.
Health and safety requirements of children.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.
Budget preparation and control.
Equipment, materials and supplies used in a preschool children’s center.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize and evaluate learning programs and experiences for the development of school age children in a learning environment.
Explain principles, theories and practical application of growth and development of children.
Provide work direction and guidance to Center employees, volunteers and students.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures.
Plan and direct the activities of the Child Care with enthusiasm and consideration of children’s needs.
Develop and revise instructional materials appropriate for assigned age levels.
Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the Center.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students, parents and supervisors.
Be punctual and work independently with little direction.
Maintain annual required child care training in the field and see that each staff member’s training is up-to-date.
Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.
Apply appropriate first aid and CPR.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and supervisors.
Maintain confidentiality related to all issues involving the child and his/her family.
Seek feedback on program improvement from all involved and make changes accordingly.
Demonstrate professional attitude, neat appearance, emotional stability and good judgment.
Be courteous, cooperative and professional with supervisors, staff and parents.
Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations including conducting required safety drills.
Performs other duties that may not be specifically covered in this general job description as assigned by the Principal or District Director.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.
Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.
Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations.
Location assignments are subject to change.