Center Director - East Campus

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Director is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the total school operation on a day-to-day basis in the following areas: recruiting, enrollment, and retention of students and staff. They oversee and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including educational programming, operations and administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education
At least 5 years of teaching experience
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proven ability to effectively administer multifaceted operations.
Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal education laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.
Thorough understanding of instructional methodology.
Problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the school’s population.
Ensure work is accurate, thorough, and meets quality standards.
Maintain productivity by completing tasks efficiently within specified timeframes.
Possess and demonstrate the technical and practical knowledge required for the role.
Exhibit reliability in task completion and follow-up.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality standards.
Perform work with minimal supervision.
Exhibit creativity by seeking new assignments and assuming additional responsibilities when necessary.
Follow all organizational policies and regulations.
Foster positive interpersonal relationships and maintain a professional demeanor.
Serve as a loyal representative of the Fuller Center.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PROCARE is a plus.
Additional language proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian or Creole is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily management of the school and the office.
Lead educators in the school by providing periodic observations and evaluations completed based on the timetables set by the school calendar.
Offer additional training and guidance for teachers as necessary based on class observations and evaluation reports.
Work with Human Resources to hire and onboard all faculty and staff for the school and preside over hearings that may be necessary to dismiss or coach a staff member.
Oversee, hire, and evaluate the performance of all staff.
Ensure a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, parents, and staff.
Conduct weekly classroom observations for instruction, classroom management, and classroom organization.
Provide professional development and technical assistance to teachers and clerical staff.
Develop strategies and provide leadership and technical support to assist teachers and teacher assistants in developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction, program implementation, supervision, and evaluation.
Facilitate opportunities to connect with students and families by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, attending school functions, and meeting with students.
Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
Participate in meetings and conferences between parents, teachers, and students to address a variety of issues and needs.
Represent the Center in community activities and meetings.
Foster positive relationships with the Community school network, community organizations, and leaders.
Collaborate with other Center Directors and educators within the Fuller Center to recruit new students.
Maintain competency in student academic achievement as prescribed by the school goals.
Preside over staff meetings.
Ensure the completion of routine and required paperwork, including attendance reports, test results, tuition reimbursement, meal counts, outstanding tuition and fee balances, licensing documentation, and staff and school management reports.
Ensure the necessary maintenance of technology, supplies, and school property.
Oversee the allocation of supplies and equipment.
Oversee and implement the school budget and curriculum.
Manage all staff vacation, sick leave, lateness, and coverage within the school.
Meet monthly with the Chief Program Officer to provide updated detailed status reports.
Provide quarterly updates to the Marketing Director on school events and achievements.
Coordinate monthly and annual calendars with both Centers (East & West) to ensure alignment.
Conduct and manage all communications through CareDay and other school technology platforms.
Conduct monthly fire drills, lockdowns, active shooter, and other required training.
Maintain and ensure all student files are up-to-date and compliant.
Ensure CareDay and school systems are updated with accurate student and family information.
Ensure the accuracy of allergy lists and phone extension logs for distribution to teachers and classrooms.
Oversee all incident reports and referrals, working closely with the Family Empowerment and Support team as needed.
Provide support and follow-up for students with behavioral issues.
Ensure compliance requirements by the Department of Education.
Identify additional funding opportunities through the Department of Education, donors, local businesses, and the community at large.
Manage the marketing calendar and follow-ups to ensure events are being scheduled and executed effectively.
Responsible for all procurement processes related to the Step Up scholarship program, including enrolling students in the system, assisting parents with applications, monitoring approvals, and tracking disbursements.
Collect all fees required by the school and work with families to manage and budget for educational expenses.
Ensure enrollment remains at maximum capacity throughout the school year.
Perform other duties as required.