Center Director @ Strothers, Seminole

Position: Center Director @ Strothers, Seminole County
JOB FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of an Area Supervisor, the Early Head Start Center Director is responsible for daily operations and activities of a designated location. Develops and maintains a positive, effective Early Head Start / Head Start facility and classroom(s) in compliance with Early Head Start/ Head Start Performance Standards as well as State and local licensing standards.

Performs community relations, resolves conflicts and immediately notifies Area Supervisor of such. Compiles Child Plus data and records average daily attendance reports. Completes special projects as required. May serve as classroom substitute in the absence of a Teacher.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits
• Life insurance & long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

Education/ Experience

• A bachelor's degree (preferred) or associate's degree (required) in early childhood education or other related field with experience in teaching, program administration and evaluation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in supervision and administering early childhood or adolescent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge and development of community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, and providing structure for children and youth.
• Computer literate.

Knowledge:

• Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;
• Community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services;
• Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

• It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
  
  Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Head Start / Early Head Start Policies and Procedures Policy manual.