Center Director @ Beginnings Academy, Comanche County (58980)

CROSSROADS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC • Lawton, OK

5d • $19 - $24

About The Position

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Center Director for its Beginnings Academy location in Comanche County. Under the general supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Center Director has overall responsibility for classroom compliance regarding federal Head Start Performance Standards, state and local licensing standards, and the requirements of all content areas. The Center Director is also responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities of his/her job site, and supervises Head Start and Early Head Start Teachers and Support Staff. The Center Director is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children. Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in early childhood programs required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain acceptable liability insurance
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Must be knowledgeable in computers and other basic office equipment
• Knowledge of community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test
• An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required
• Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions
• The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities
• Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) or Associate’s degree in childhood development of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with experience in teaching, program administration and evaluation preferred

Responsibilities

• overall responsibility for classroom compliance regarding federal Head Start Performance Standards, state and local licensing standards, and the requirements of all content areas
• responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities of his/her job site
• supervises Head Start and Early Head Start Teachers and Support Staff
• responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits
• Life insurance & long term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees