Early Childhood Center Director

 East Union Community School District

                     Early Childhood Center Director

Contract Begins: Fall 2011

Year Round Contract (Number of days to be announced)

PT or FT  Position (Based on Enrollment. If enrollment increases, this time may also be increased)

Qualifications

• NAEYC Administrative Requirements 10.A.02
• The administrator has at least a baccalaureate degree. (AND)
• The administrator has at least a baccalaureate degree. (AND)
• The administrator has at least 9 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and management (which can be in school administration, business management, communication, technology, early childhood management or administration, or some combination of these areas.) (AND)
• The administrator has at least 24 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education that addresses child development and learning from birth through kindergarten
• Evaluator’s License or Willing to Obtain
• Five Years of Early Childhood Experience Required
• Masters Degree Preferred

Financial Management

• Demonstrates knowledge of various federal, state, and local revenue sources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of bookkeeping methods and accounting terminology.
• Manages budgeting, cash flow, grant writing, and fundraising.
• Assures accurate billing and timely receivables for the center. 
• Develops and revises program budgets in collaboration with the district business manager.  
• Works to meet or exceed financial goals.
• Initiates program adjustments based on current budget performance.
• Tracks program utilization for optimum program performance.  

Human Resources Management

•  Recruits, selects, inducts, and retains staff to support quality instruction.
•  Provides new staff orientation and professional development that directly enhances staff members’ performance and improves student learning. 

• Evaluates staff and provides ongoing coaching for improvement, including assisting with the development of Individual Professional Development Plans
• Informs staff of licensure requirements and policy changes through regular staff meetings.
• Schedules to maintain an efficient number of staff to meet the center’s needs.
• Provides support to staff and maintains employee confidentiality.
• Maintains current and accurate staff records.

Program Management

• Assures that all services offered through the center meet or exceed quality assurance guidelines, including but not limited to NAEYC, Head Start, or IQPPS. 
• Complies with state and federal mandates and local board policies.
• Manages physical resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively.  
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Ensures that services are offered in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Responds effectively to crisis situations.
• Develops center and program handbooks that detail service delivery policies. 
• Strives to meet program goals for inclusion.
• Maintains center records (includes emergency drills; building, fire and sanitation inspections).
• Ensures personnel and operational procedures are aligned with those of the district.
• Recommends fee schedule and monitor collection of fees.  
• Orders appropriate center supplies for provision of care (food, gloves, toiletries, etc.) and  materials for classroom programs and activities.
• Establishes and maintains a healthy, safe, and positive working environment.
• Protects instructional time by designing and managing operational procedures to maximize learning.

• Addresses current and potential situations in a timely manner.

Public Relations and Advocacy

• Possesses knowledge of the legislative process, social issues, and public policy affecting young children and their families.
• Implements program practices that support families of diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Successfully markets the center to stakeholders.
• Represents the center in the community and acts as a liaison with other agencies.
• Supports families as valued partners in the educational process.
• Communicates program’s philosophy and promotes a positive public image to families and community members.
• Facilitates the connections of students and families to the community resources and the health and social services that support a focus on learning.
• Collaborates with service providers and other decision-makers to enhance the program.
• Develops and distributes effective promotional literature, handbooks, newsletters, and press releases.

Leadership 

• Uses research and/or best practices to improving the educational program.
• Articulates and promotes high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Aligns and implements the educational programs, plans, actions, and resources with the district’s vision and goals.

• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.