Center Director

Pinellas HS - Gulley
1045 Dr. Martin Luther King Avenue N
Clearwater, FL 33755, USA

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant
.

LSF is looking for a talented Center Director
who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The Center Director is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center or cluster of outlying centers, covering multiple classrooms, coordinating, overseeing and teaching duties, communicating with parents and the community. Supervises and monitors all education staff working at the assigned center. Ensures implementation of educational activities for pre-school aged children and infants/toddlers in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program that comply with federal performance standards.

Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.

• Coordinates and oversees the daily activities of a Head Start/Early Head Start Center to ensure that center complies with federal performance standards and local licensing/health/fire inspection requirements, implementing ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies.
• Assesses educational needs of education staff and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with federal performance standards.
• Conducts classroom observations on education staff and measures education staff performance on the Teacher/Teacher Assistant Success Rubric classroom Active Supervision.
• Conducts Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observations on teacher – child interactions. Maintains CLASS scores as required by Head Start Policies and Procedures.
• Prepares for and achieves National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation. Once achieved, maintains compliance (annual reports, classroom supplies and materials and staffing).
• Provides oversight to ensure teaching staff have completed Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments and observations as outlined in the Education calendar.
• Conducts classroom Environmental Rating Screenings as outlined in the Education calendar.
• Provides coaching and feedback to education staff on classroom management, emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support.
• Schedules, assigns and reviews the work of Center staff.
• Ensure all staff records are maintained in compliance with county licensing and Head Start requirements including required staff credentials.
• Supervises assigned staff. Ensures staff scheduling for classroom coverage and maintenance of proper child/staff ratios; prepares performance appraisals in a timely manner; takes appropriate corrective action in accordance with LSF Personnel Policies & Procedures and HS Performance Standards.
• Review and approve as per the payroll schedule staff timecards and time off requests for accuracy and as per LSF Policies and Procedures.
• Select new staff for vacant positions, preparing and routing for appropriate approval the completed Hiring Manager Checklist and required documentation as per Head Start HR Policies and Procedures.
• Monitors food service and supplies for adequate inventory. Ensures staff properly document meals served for reimbursement through the USDA Food Program and other programs.
• Monitors meal and snack periods, restroom activities, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for young children.
• Documents children's progress and completes all required screening and assessment forms and reports in accordance with federal requirements. Review entries made in Child Plus for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews reports concerning incidents of ringworm, head lice or bruises on children and reports to appropriate Healthcare Specialist and Childcare Licensing if needed
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agency and local county Child Care Licensing. Completes and submits appropriate reports and reviews Health Observations and Reports of Concern referrals submitted by Head Start/Early Head Start Teachers.
• Plans volunteer activities for parents and community volunteers.
• Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information to Head Start/Early Head Start staff.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees field trips for assigned children.
• Orders supplies and equipment to ensure classrooms meet Head Start requirements to be used by special needs children in the classroom. Maintains inventory of Program assets according to Policies and Procedures.
• Oversees the maintenance of the Center and submits requests for repairs to facilities in order to ensure a safe environment for young children and staff.
• Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Reviews and forwards accident and incident reports.
• Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with Head Start/Early Head Start staff.
• May perform First Aid and Cardiopulmonary…