Early Learning Center Director

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

? Fosters student’s understanding of God’s role in their lives and Christ’s relationship to each student.

? Under the auspices of the Office of Catholic Schools and the local parish, oversees and maintains a safe,

faith-based learning environment.

? Ensures that a high level of developmentally appropriate practices is implemented.

? Monitors the implementation of standards, curriculum, and assessment.

? Conducts teacher observations and evaluations.

? Conducts marketing activities on behalf of the Center including conducting tours for prospective

parents.

? Provides professional development for Center staff.

? Assists teachers with the weekly development and execution of lesson plans and program activities.

? Manages and monitors all finances of the Center according to Diocesan and local parish polices.

? Ensures that all licensing and accreditation requirements are met.

? Oversees the maintenance of all Center facilities and programs to ensure compliance with established

standards of excellence and risk management/safety policies of the state, county, Diocese and parish.

? Promotes the success of all children by effectively communicating and collaborating with the pastor,

families, stakeholders, and Diocese.

? Fulfills legal and contractual obligations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will be a Catholic in good standing; possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Education or Elementary Education with at least 18 hours in Early Childhood from an accredited college or

university; have Staff Director Credentials from the Department of Children and Families, and VPK Director

Credential preferred. Related experience in a similar position is also preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills are required, with a demonstrated ability to effectively deal

with various personalities.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and write routine correspondence to both external and internal parties; present information in

group settings and facilitate effective and edifying group discussion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift at least 15 pounds. Physical demands include balancing, carrying, crouching,

grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, sitting, standing, reaching, stooping, talking, and walking. Also

includes the ability to see items closely.