CHILDCARE CENTER SERVICES DIRECTOR (over 150 children)

YWCA South Florida Talent•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-free Workplace. Position: Head Start Childcare Center Services Director (Over 150 children) Location: North Dade Status: Exempt, Full-time Range: $55K to $60K depending on experience. Seeking an experienced Center Director to oversee the strategic development, integration, and delivery of Head Start and Early Head Start services. Leading a dynamic facility of 66 to 166 children, you will ensure full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, manage comprehensive daily operations, and maintain a safe, enriching environment for children and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field with concentration in Early Childhood education or Child Development required
Three to Five years’ experience in early childhood programs teaching, planning, and training of educational activities for young children is required
Two years' supervisory experience in large childcare facility
Florida Director’s credential is essential.
Ability to effectively communicate with children and adults
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from children and/or their parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information.
Manages twenty or more staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish/Creole preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the program meets licensing and compliance standards, follows YWCA child care curriculum and program standards.
Keeps Director of Head start & Early Childhood Programs informed of center status and performance.
Interviews and hires staff with the assistance and approval of the Director of Head start & Early Childhood Programs and policy committee when appropriate.
Implements the YWCA developmentally appropriate learning program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers through staff coordination and overall planning.
Assists teachers in formulating lesson plans.
Manages programs within budget and according to guidelines; collects and transmits fees, when applicable.
Responsible for timely and accurate management and records for all reimbursable programs.
Trains staff to work directly with parents and help them to better understand the program.
Supervises, schedules assigns, trains and evaluates all center staff including substitutes.
Arranges substitutes as needed.
Manages the accuracy and timeliness of reporting that include but are not limited to: timesheets and sign-in/out logs; attendance and program related reporting (CCFP, SR, VPK etc.); incident reports, food program rosters and staff and children’s files.
Maintains cooperative and supportive relationships with parents, staff and other agencies through an exchange of oral and written information and knowledge while upholding confidentiality and non-disclosure commitments.
Serves as a developmentally appropriate role model for classroom staff.
Has direct classroom responsibility according to enrollment and promotes center to maintain full enrollment.
Ensures that CCFP (federal food) guidelines are followed.
Coordinates training and program monitor reviews for Child Care Food Program staff as needed regarding the Child Care Food Program.
Plans and convenes parent meetings with the assistance of appropriate staff.
Ensures that Child’s health history is current, and follows up with treatment and status as needed.
Assists parents of HS/EHS children to follow the schedule of well-child health care.
Tracks healthcare services for all children, and makes referrals for evaluations and follow-ups.
Ensures that policies and procedures are established and implemented to respond to medical, dental, and other emergencies.
Ensures each child’s nutritional needs are identified.
Ensures that program provides annual screenings, and nutrition review for all children.
Attends and participates in YWCA in-house staff training.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.