Early Childhood

3 weeks ago

Stoughton, United States Pumpkin Patch Preschool Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center's care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately. The main roles are:
  • Act as the first point of contact for all Pumpkin Patch Preschool families.
  • Oversee staff and school operations.
  • Act as the first point of contact for state licensing and SASD 4K programs.
  • Act as a liaison between staff and Parent Board.
  • Act as the school representative at the Stoughton Area School District 4K meetings.
  • Act as the on-site financial coordinator.
  • Acts as the lead for enforcing school contingency plans and implement regular emergency drills.
  • Acts as an in-school resources for payroll and benefits:


Duties

  • Establish quality vision for the center in conjunction with the Parent Board. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements. Maintain quality effectiveness measurements.
  • Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.
  • Coordinate SASD 4K programs on site, including attending administrative meetings and coordinating district contracts.
  • Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.
  • Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.
  • Approve menus and food purchases.
  • Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.
  • Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing.
  • Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
  • Manage budget planning and review.
  • Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.
  • Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.


Requirements

  • Must meed DCF requirements for childcare center director:
  • 21 years old
  • Have completed high school
  • Have 2 years of experience as a lead, director or admin position
  • Complete a training on Table 251.05B prior to starting (available on DCF website)
  • Background check and fingerprints prior to starting
  • Health report within 30 days of starting
  • Site orientation prior to starting
  • Registry certificate within 6 months of starting
  • Abusive head trauma training prior to starting
  • Child CPR training within 3 months
  • Mandated reporter training before starting
  • Registry approved Infant Toddler or School Age level training within 6 months

  • Strong oral and written communications skills; technology skills.
  • Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Strong finance and budgeting skills.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check.
  • Must pass health screening.


Nice To Haves

  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • 5 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.


Benefits

  • 8 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Paid snow days for school-wide closures
  • 56 hours of PTO per calendar year, with an additional 8 hours per year served at the organization
  • Health insurance stipend (50% of monthly premium)
  • 2% IRA contribution

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