School Director - Early Learning Center at Kennedy

Educare of Omaha Inc.•Omaha, NE

4d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Educare of Omaha, Inc., we invest in our staff just as much as we invest in our children. Reimagine your role. Rediscover your passion. Join the Fun. Make a Difference. Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a collaborative partnership between Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families. The School Director is responsible for the delivery of and management of direct services to children and families enrolled at Educare of Omaha, Inc. Schools. The School Director is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising operating procedures as well as assisting in the ongoing program planning and monitoring of the school. He/she is also responsible for the effective implementation of relationship-based family-centered services, providing leadership to school staff and complying with required regulatory guidelines

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and best practices of early childhood education and family engagement.
Knowledge of childcare state licensing requirements.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of program management and staff supervision.
Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision.
Ability to form an alliance with staff and families on behalf of children.
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change.
Ability to establish supportive relationships with staff and families from diverse backgrounds.
Familiarity with community culture and knowledge of community resources and services.
Ability to take or think about the perspective of others and demonstrate self-awareness of one’s own culture, beliefs, and values.
Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities.
Ability to collaboratively problem-solve.
Maintain boundaries and perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
Complies with all confidentiality regulations as required.
Ability to cordially correspond and establish supportive relationships with caseworkers, parent/guardians, staff and students.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member.
Willingness to participate in Educare’s commitment to continuously review, analyze and apply findings from local and national evaluations to current program design.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment, including, but not limited to word processing and spreadsheet software, a telephone, fax machine, and copier.
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Master’s degree in education (Early Childhood preferred) required.
Five years’ experience in administrative and/or supervisory positions or three years’ experience operating a childcare center required.
Prior program development, management, and evaluation experience required.
Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Revise and implement written policies and procedures in collaboration with the Program Director.
Coordinate and facilitate interdisciplinary staff meetings for purposes of program planning and development, service delivery and evaluation.
Monitor implementation and coordination of education, health and family support services in collaboration with content area Directors.
Review program and child assessment data to utilize in program planning.
Develop and coordinate annual staff training plan.
Develop school event calendar.
Help create an environment of mutual respect and partnership between staff and parents.
Provide monthly and other written reports as requested.
Represent Educare of Omaha, Inc. with visitors and at community events.
Interview and hire staff with the assistance of appropriate leadership team members and Human Resources.
Convene a body of parents for a parent committee.
In collaboration with the building engineers, ensure facilities are being properly maintained and repaired as necessary.
Ensure staff are trained in licensing and other regulatory compliance as required.
Ensure regular safety and emergency drills are conducted as regulations require.
Complete HRAF forms and submit them to Human Resources Department as required.
Ensure lesson plans are submitted and reviewed in a timely manner and implemented appropriately.
Ensuring all findings from regulatory visits are addressed in a timely manner.
Ensure all requirements are met based on state licensing regulations.
Conduct regular, reflective supervision with direct reports and others as identified to support their work with children and families.
Monitor and address issues around staff performance and related disciplinary action.
Promote mutual support and teamwork among staff.
Convene and chair leadership team meetings.
In collaboration with the Health Services Department, ensure the implementation of all Educare health and safety procedures at the school.
Participate in Reflective Supervision, Collaborate Team Meetings and Professional Development.
Ensure all building level administration and education staff have Professional Development plans and are updated at least quarterly.
Ensuring effective implementation of coaching practices.
Ensure all 90 day and annual performance evaluations are completed.
Approves staff expenditures of less than $500.
Implements cost saving strategies in overseeing building expenditures.
Provide follow-up support for implementing fiscal policies and procedures.
Ensure Timecards are completed and approved by given deadline.
Employee is seen as an ambassador to the organization.
Consistently follows through to accomplish job functions and/or meet deadlines.
Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and/or project requirements.
Exhibits a positive attitude and good work ethic; works well with others.
Provides excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
Adheres to all organizational policies, procedures, regulations as well as the expected code of conduct and ethics relating to IT security, OPS User Agreement, and Confidentiality.
Maintains professional appearance and attire.
Punctual and reliable attendance at the assigned work location.
Other duties as assigned.