Center Director (Fayette)

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Center Director is responsible for implementation of an Early Childhood Development Pre-School Education Program. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the center. The position is guided by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and State and Agency directives and regulations. The Center Director supervises all center staff and is responsible for recruiting parents and community volunteers. Other responsibilities include providing coordinated training with Coordinators for all staff, monitoring center activities, and ensuring that all program components comply with all provisions of the Head Start Performance Standards and Alabama Department of Human Resources Program Performance Standards for Day Care and Night Time Centers are met. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Monitor all educational activities to ensure that the Head Start Performance Standards' guidelines are being followed. *Oversee the completion of all developmental screenings. * Oversee the completion of the required home visits and the required parent-teacher conferences. * Observe the teaching staff and provide feedback. * Plan developmentally appropriate field trips and assist teachers with preparations for field trips. *Manage and monitor the implementation of the quarterly on-going assessments. * Assure that data entry is timely and accurately completed into all program software systems. * Assure that all student files are current and accurate. * Schedule and attend teacher, staff, and IEP meetings. * Supervise all center staff ensuring that program processes and standards are met and maintained. * Communicate with parents regarding Center operations, including transportation. * Monitor transportation operations to assure compliance with adult/child ratios requirements of Federal Head Start and DHR Program Performance Standards. * Arrange and/or document completion of annual First Aid/CPR training and certification. *Collect, maintain and report program-required transportation records. * Coordinate and report post-accident compliance activities. * Assure that bus safety equipment is maintained. *Assist teachers with the development and implementation of instructional programming and individualized education plans (IEPs). * Provide training to teachers. * Conduct performance evaluations on all center staff, including professional development plans. * Manage purchases and compliance with purchasing guidelines for the agency. * Develop substitute rosters for teachers, bus monitors, bus drivers and food service staff. * Follow orally communicated directions and instructions regarding work assignments and procedures. * Follow safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment. * Comply with all Head Start, DHR and Agency guidelines, policies and procedures. * Actively contribute to a positive teamwork environment. * Maintain fair and consistent practices * Use a positive tone when speaking * Maintain a positive moral in the center * Offer support to all staff * Use positive redirection * Inform staff of program and center updates or changes * Communicate with staff regularly Education and Experience: * Possession of a Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or possession of a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children. *Classroom teaching experience working with disadvantaged children in a day care or preschool program. Prefer a minimum of three years of supervisory experience. * Solid working knowledge of productivity software is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: *Valid Alabama driver's license with liability insu ance. *Serviceable automobile. *Ability to obtain CLASS certification within six months of employment.