Early Childhood - Center Director

Randolph Community Preschool

Randolph, VT

$24 to $29 Hourly
Part-Time

Job Description

Summary

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students, families, staff and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Duties

Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
Approve menus and food purchases.
Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Manage budget planning and review.
Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
Lead monthly staff meetings
Prepare bi-weekly State Child Care Financial Assistance attendance and related paperwork.
Maintain and renew STARS certification annually.
Maintain and renew license for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs
Hiring and Termination of Staff
Oversee and maintain professional development compliance for all staff.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Must be Qualified as a Teacher Associate
Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in program management for early care and education, and a three (3) college credit course in curriculum.
Shall complete within one (1) year of employment start date a three (3) college credit course in managing an early care and education program that includes budgeting and financial management, approved by by the Child Development Division.
2 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
High energy.
Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of child development.
Strong finance and budgeting skills.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Complete VT Orientation Training
Complete Online Mandated Reporter Training
Infant/child CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
Must clear full background check, including fingerprinting.