HEAD START CENTER DIRECTOR ( Bilingual Preferred)

Easter Seals Serving DCIMDIVA•Gaithersburg, MD

106d

About The Position

This position reports to the HS/EHS Director and is a member of the Head Start Leadership Team. As a leader in a Child Care Center, you understand what it takes to inspire a team and build a great program. You are a positive influence and motivate others to be their best. You effectively manage the day-to-day operations to ensure quality throughout the center. The work you do is vitally important and makes a difference in the lives of children, families, and your staff.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of previous supervisory experience or related work experience required.
Bilingual
Professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
Must pass physical examination, background check and fingerprinting screen.
Must be able to lift/move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
Driver’s license (in good standing) required.
Excellent computer/e-mail/word processing skills required.
Meet the Maryland State Dept. Of Education Office of Child Care requirements to lead childcare programs for infants/toddlers or preschoolers (ages 2-5)

Nice To Haves

Are engaging, dynamic and passionate about early learning & child development
Value an environment of authenticity, accountability and integrity
Have a proven ability for taking initiative
Find excitement in everyday challenges and are solution-driven
Understand what it means to lead by example
Are able to motivate a team to the successful accomplishment of set goals
Easily builds a professional relationship with parents and teammates
Is driven to give his or her best each day

Responsibilities

Communicates effectively with parents, clients, staff, licensing, and children with a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
Detail-oriented with a deep understanding of state licensing and accreditation.
Work in concert with HS/EHS Director to develop operational procedures, implement strategic initiatives and complete projects that impact both the local programs and the Company’s business objectives.
Ensure compliance with Company, State and Federal standards, along with licensing requirements.
Support HS/EHS Director in meeting all programs or company-wide goals.
Maintain contracts for all utilities, communications, storage, cleaning services, and trash removal.
Responsible for maintaining building and grounds.
Ensure compliance with municipal ordinances, state licensing laws, and federal standards.
Maintains the license compliance files.
Oversees the issuing of company supplies to personnel, while maintaining an inventory of equipment, laptops, cell phones, walkie-talkies etc.
Responds to all emergencies. Emergency Liaison with Municipal departments.
Responsible for creating and monitoring the IT, Facility and Food Service annual budgets.
Supervises all staff in the Center