Center Director - Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties : Job Details

Position Summary:

The Center Director is responsible for managing business operations while ensuring the educational development, health, and safety of children attending school. The position reports to the Program Director and operates under general supervision with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.

Essential Job Duties:

Manage the daily operations and staffing for a Head Start Center.

Oversee the health and safety of children in compliance with WBCO, Head Start, and Child Care Licensure policies and procedures.

Review and sign weekly lesson plans for all classrooms.

Hire and supervise staff following personnel policies and procedures, including orientation, training, career development advice, establishing employee goals, conducting performance reviews, coaching, counseling, disciplining staff, and recommending terminations if needed.

Oversee the management of an efficient, effective, and safe child-care center, including property, facilities, and grounds.

Ensure compliance with ADA, IDEA, Day Care Licensing, and Head Start Program regulations.

Ensure performance standards are met in alignment with education, mental health, disability, and social service programs.

Ensure classrooms encourage a positive learning environment and comply with the approved curriculum and adopted programs.

Complete Classroom Materials Checklist for each classroom, provide feedback to teachers, and make lists of missing items for the purchase wish list.

Collaborate with Program Coordinators to ensure quality services for children and families are provided promptly.

Work with community partners to develop initiatives promoting positive community relations.

Manage and coordinate volunteer activities, ensuring appropriate background checks are completed.

Monitor nutritional offerings at Head Start/Early Head Start Centers.

Ensure volunteers are trained, records are maintained, and their status is verified.

Ensure child outcomes are tracked and monitored.

Assist the Health Coordinator with immunizations, well-child exams, dental exams, and data entry, ensuring children are up to date with EPSDT guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Educate parents and staff on issues related to education, mental health, and disability.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, student, and family information.
• Travel between sites for work, meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain program waitlist.
• Collaborate with Family Advocates for monthly parent meetings.
• Participate in monthly parent meetings.
• Adhere to OWBC ethics expectations.
• Work effectively with others, demonstrating diplomacy, honesty, and fairness.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Effective collaboration skills.
• Ability to assess children's health and behaviors visually and auditorily.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions, verbal or written.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in child development and 6 in management, plus at least one year of experience in a licensed child-care center; or
• Associate's of applied science in child development or related field with 6 credits in child development, 6 in management, and two years of experience; or
• 60 college credits with 9 in child development, 6 in management, and two years of experience.

Preferred:

• Bilingual ability.

Experience:

• Two years in a supervisory role.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications for adults and pediatrics.

Physical and Working Conditions:

• Standing, handling reports, vehicles, laptop, keys.
• Hearing, talking, listening for communication.
• Fine dexterity for operating equipment.
• Sitting for desk work and meetings.
• Kneeling, crouching, crawling for equipment setup.
• Walking, bending, reaching, grasping, balancing, lifting up to 45 lbs., vision, pushing/pulling, foot controls, driving.

Working Conditions:

Fast-paced environment, may require weekend, evening, and holiday work.

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