Center Director

Sonoma Community Action Network•Santa Rosa, CA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the Center Director will administer a Head Start center operation guided by Head Start Performance Standards, Procedures, and Policies, and California State Community Care Licensing regulations. Supervises the direction of Teacher 1 and Site Assistant. This position is responsible for the daily operations and oversight of the center to which they are assigned. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

Requirements

Minimum one year of paid supervisory experience
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of child development and adult learning styles
Understanding of the principles of bilingual and multicultural education
Intermediate personal computer skills with word processing and email experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families
Intermediate skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedures and governmental regulations
Intermediate ability to write reports and correspondence. Intermediate ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, children, and staff
Intermediate ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, Common fractions and decimals
Intermediate ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with good judgment
Intermediate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or a related field OR AA with 24 ECE/CD units (incl. core units) and the willingness to complete a BA and be enrolled within 6 months of the start of employment
3 units of Adult Supervision
Teacher Permit within 6 months of hire
3 units or 16 hours of Health and Safety Training
A minimum of 12 months of teaching experience with 6 months of supervision experience
Six months of teaching experience in a preschool/infant-toddler classroom
High School diploma or GED or equivalent
Before beginning work, one must be able to pass the Community Care Licensing criminal record clearance, must be up to date on immunizations, and have a current (within one year) TB clearance and Health Screening Report.
Current Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and Health and Safety Course.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred
Bilingual in Spanish & English preferred. If the bilingual assessment is passed, you would qualify for additional bilingual pay.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and monitors the work of center staff, volunteers, consultants, and parents
Actively participate in the distance learning model of instruction when required
Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Communicate with the supervisor and other classroom staff to develop a plan for coverage when staff are out
Assists in the fulfillment of administrative requirements and functions as a link between the Head Start Administrative Team and the center
Adheres to Child Assessment/Observation System & Family Partnership System Timeline
Ensures ongoing implementation and completion of the Child Observation Assessment System
Encourages language development in children in the primary and secondary languages
Has meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout the day
Ensures prompt and accurate completion of required paperwork related to center operation
In partnership with the Family Services staff, assists parents in conducting their business meetings and provides them with information relevant to the Head Start Program
Work in partnership with service area managers and center staff to better assess the needs of the children and families to ensure quality services to children and families
Ensures and participates in at least two parent home visits and two conferences. The first home visit is done in partnership with the Family Outreach Worker
Assists center staff in coordinating services for children and families
Follows program supervision plans and ensures that all classroom staff are in compliance with the same
Provides on-the-job training and support, assessing skill levels with employees, and developing a plan for individual growth
Teaches a Head Start class, ensuring that a developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum is in place
Coordinates and cooperates with consultants and specialists on items relevant to the center and children, ensuring maximum use of services and resources
Uses Creative Curriculum to develop, plan, and lead classroom activities, ensuring completion by due dates
Uses Creative Curriculum, assessment data (DECA, ASQ, IEPs, etc.), and School Readiness Goals to individualize for all children and use when developing curriculum
Ensure confidentiality of client information and records
Maintains warm, friendly, and professional working relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
This may include collaboration/coordination of program services with other community entities, i.e., school districts, those serving children with diagnosed disabilities, and State childcare programs
Participates in necessary training, workshops, and meetings as scheduled
Participates in the team-building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort
The health, safety, and supervision of children in the program are essential; therefore, every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
Responsible for approving staff time cards and time off requests
Understand and implement Head Start Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage
Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
Employee assistance program, CalPerks
3 weeks paid time off (winter and spring breaks)
96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
1 floating personal day
16 paid holidays