Directors of Early Childhood Center

Jobs for Humanity•La Plata, MD

15d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Part time Child Care Center Director La Plata, MD Early Learning Center of the College of Southern MD AM and PM shift Monday through Friday HOURS: 6AM-9:45AM PM 3:30PM-6PM Position Objective: AlphaBEST Education is seeking a Site Director for our Early Child Care Center in LaPlata, MD. The Early Child Care Center Director creates a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow while providing leadership and guidance to the stakeholders of the child care center. The Center Director will ensure that the child care center meets AlphaBEST and state regulations while building a nurturing environment for our valued families.

Requirements

An Associate's degree with a minimum of 15 semester hours of approved coursework in early childhood or a Bachelor's degree in any field is required
2 years of experience working under supervision with preschoolers in a licensed child care center, nursery school, church-operated school, or similar setting
Approval by the Department as a teacher for early childhood education, including nursery school through third grade, and has 6 semester hours in early childhood education or Certification by any other state for childhood education, including nursery school through third grade
CPR and First Aid certified
Effective listening, communication skills are required with both children and adults
Serves as a positive role model; must be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and sensitive to children
Good judgment and sound decision-making
Knowledge of state policies and procedures regarding child care regulations
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
Familiar with the stages of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural development in children
In-depth knowledge of health, hygiene, and nutritional requirements of children
Possess demonstrated a professional level of verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Set the targets for each department and help them in their budgets and also solve any inter-departmental issues and handle a number of employees
Manage class schedules to effectively staff sessions and meet company efficiency and usage targets
Coordinate with caregivers, families, social services agencies, and medical professionals to develop effective care plans for members
Grade student tests and monitoring all students' academic progress
Report all the work-related details like reports, findings, and observations to the Regional Director of Operations
Conduct conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments
Comply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards
Support the Center Director in meeting sales performance targets and operational excellence standards
Other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned at any time
Responsible for the admission and discharge of members
Lead the staff and community Why It Matters campaign for the Paulding Early Learning Academy
Establish and maintain a culture of respect, teamwork, compassion, fun, integrity, and professionalism
Scheduling
Serve as the face for the Paulding Academy within local business and community organizations
Recruit and retain high-quality teachers and assistant directors
Provides constant supervision of children by staying within sight and sound of assigned group
Adheres to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children a primary focus
Follows licensing regulations/standards, such as reporting child incidents and proper health and hygiene procedures
Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
Assists in emergency situations such as evacuation procedures and CPR/First Aid
Reports suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with mandated reporter guidelines
Stays apprised of child-related food allergies, special needs, and other medically sensitive conditions
Reports to Center Director any concerns regarding child behavior, sickness, health-related observations, accidents, or incidents requiring medical attention or matters that should be reported to the parents
Inspects on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and makes sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day
Plans and facilitates programming to advance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children
Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play
Teaches children basic preschool skills such as colors, shapes, numbers and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
Works collaboratively with peers, shares program-related information, and shares collective tasks
Encourages creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the child's interests and talents
Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
Observes and evaluates children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Identifies children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discusses them with the Center Director
Provides a caring family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered
Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress and needs, determine their priorities for the child, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
Presents a friendly, positive, and warm learning environment
Assimilates arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them
Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Reads books to the entire class or small groups
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and clearly communicates those objectives
Maintains a well-organized and clean space conducive to growth and learning
Manages, mentors, and coaches Aides by demonstrating expected behaviors, disseminating required knowledge, and assisting with skill development
Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
Responsible for exercising discretion maintaining program and child/family information on a confidential basis
Maintains professional standards with children, parents, and colleagues
Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws or company policies
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of all stakeholders
Conveys information and ideas clearly; possesses effective oral and written communication skills
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Shows consistency in words and actions
Models high standards of ethics
Respects and honors cultural diversity among children and families
Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children
Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice and encourages this attitude and voice in others
Builds a positive relationship with each participant in the program and fosters positive connections between participants
Actively engages with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group
Seeks opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally with a focus on continuous improvement
Attends and maintains the required training hours as mandated by the state licensing agency
Seeks help when needed and responds to requests for help in a supportive manner
Focuses on continuous improvement by taking action to improve existing conditions and processes
Uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact