Site Director- Head Start

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

3d•$29 - $31

About The Position

Chattanooga Head Start is a grant-funded program, and is subject to reapplication every 5 years. The Site Director is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the assigned site and the supervision of the Education Staff, Site Clerk, and Volunteers. In addition to ensuring a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in assigned classrooms, the Site Director is responsible for observing, monitoring, supporting, and training teaching staff in these duties and responsibilities. An important function of this position is to develop positive and productive relationships with enrolled families. The Site Director will ensure that documentation on children and families is submitted and maintained in a timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
Any combination of equivalent experience and education to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Development
Knowledge of Early Childhood Best Practices
Knowledge of Appropriate Early Childhood Environments
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards
Knowledge of State of Tennessee Child Care Licensing Requirements
Skills in: Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community
Skills in: Ability to effectively train and instruct center staff in necessary elements such as, curriculum, lesson planning, adult/child interaction developmentally appropriate practices, etc.
Skills in: Successful experience in developing and maintaining a cohesive team
Skills in: Supervision and coordination of staff efforts to achieve goals and objectives
Skills in: Experience successfully working with culturally diverse staff and clients
Skills in: Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Skills in: Proficient use of computer applications, including word processing, data-entry into web-based software applications, and email communication
Skills in: Ability to plan, organize, and implement position requirements
Skills in: Ability to solve problems with tact, good judgment and in a respectful manner

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
Early Childhood classroom experience
Head Start/Early Head Start Experience
Experience training adult learners

Responsibilities

Provides daily leadership and supervision of site staff; acts as a liaison between components; conducts site meetings and provides information, solves problems; and plans and evaluates the site activities to ensure smooth operations.
Monitors each classroom to ensure a safe, healthy and cognitively oriented environment. Monitors all Health procedures and Active Supervision and Transition procedures.
Monitors and supports all Disability and Mental Health Services to ensure comprehensive care is provided to children with special needs.
Monitors, observes and provides feedback to classroom staff to ensure appropriate implementation of the curriculum to support the development of individual children, socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically. Monitors lesson planning and individualization of children development through the on-going assessment instrument.
Supervises education staff, site clerk and volunteers, conducts orientation and training of staff and parents, and completes performance appraisal on assigned personnel.
Prepares and maintains records and reports, exercises administrative direction over the record keeping and reporting for the site's operations.
Demonstrates work habits which comply with agency personnel policies and procedures,completes special assignments from immediate supervisor or Head Start/EHS Director.
Supervises children as a fill-in for educators to prevent classroom closure and/or undue hardship on site.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.