Center Director

Center Director

Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the Center Director will administer a Head Start center operation guided by Head Start Performance Standards, Procedures, and Policies, and California State Community Care Licensing regulations. Supervises the following staff:
Teacher 1 and Site Assistant. This position is responsible for the daily operations and oversight of the center to which they are assigned. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency's policies and applicable federal and state laws.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and monitors the work of center staff, volunteers, consultants, and parents
• Actively participate in the distance learning model of instruction when required
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Communicate with the supervisor and other classroom staff to develop a plan for coverage when staff are out
• Assists in the fulfillment of administrative requirements and functions as a link between the Head Start Administrative Team and the center
• Adheres to Child Assessment/Observation System & Family Partnership System Timeline
• Ensures ongoing implementation and completion of the Child Observation Assessment System
• Encourages language development in children in the primary and secondary languages
• Has meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout the day
• Ensures prompt and accurate completion of required paperwork related to center operation
• In partnership with the Family Services staff, assists parents in conducting their business meetings and provides them with information relevant to the Head Start Program
• Work in partnership with service area managers and center staff to better assess the needs of the children and families to ensure quality services to children and families
• Ensures and participates in at least two parent home visits and two conferences. The first home visit is done in partnership with the Family Outreach Worker
• Assists center staff in coordinating services for children and families
• Follows program supervision plans and ensures that all classroom staff are in compliance with the same
• Provides on-the-job training and support, assessing skill levels with employees, and developing a plan for individual growth
• Teaches a Head Start class, ensuring that a developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum is in place
• Coordinates and cooperates with consultants and specialists on items relevant to the center and children, ensuring maximum use of services and resources
• Uses Creative Curriculum to develop, plan, and lead classroom activities, ensuring completion by due dates
• Uses Creative Curriculum, assessment data (DECA, ASQ, IEPs, etc.), and School Readiness Goals to individualize for all children and use when developing curriculum
• Ensure confidentiality of client information and records
• Maintains warm, friendly, and professional working relationships with children, parents, and coworkers/
• This may include collaboration/coordination of program services with other community entities, i.e., school districts, those serving children with diagnosed disabilities, and State childcare programs
• Participates in necessary training, workshops, and meetings as scheduled
• Participates in the team-building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort
• The health, safety, and supervision of children in the program are essential; therefore, every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
• Responsible for approving staff time cards and time off requests
• Understand and implement Head Start Procedures and Head Start Performance Standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum one year of paid supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of child development and adult learning styles
• Understanding of the principles of bilingual and multicultural education
• Intermediate personal computer skills with word processing and email experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred
• Knowledge of culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families
• Intermediate skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedures and governmental regulations
• Intermediate…