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Director of Early Childhood Development Center
2 months ago
Job Summary
The Director of the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) will be responsible for managing our Early Childhood Development Center, maintaining the love and care already provided to our enrolled children. The Director will develop and implement a business plan with the goal of offering authentic Catholic Montessori education to infants and toddlers. As a parish we are a family of families and a community that comes together to raise children into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. The Director of ECDC will be responsible for cultivating and strengthening this community and accompanying and supporting families as they follow Jesus' command of guiding their children to Him.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS (KRA)
Essential Job Duties
- Discern and re-envision a traditional early childhood program to an infant and toddler Montessori program.
- Working with the Executive team, lead the development of a business plan for the growth and sustainability of the Early Childhood Development Center with the goal of becoming a Montessori preschool with infant and toddler rooms.
- Forming staff and volunteers as disciples of Jesus Christ in their roles at St. Louis Catholic Church.
Early Childhood Development Center
- Oversee the day-to-day operations with up to 60 children.
- Maintain current best practices in curriculum development, operations, and administrative functions.
- Maintain annual licensing requirements with applicable state agencies.
- Maintain accreditation and compliance with appropriate state and national agencies.
- Update operations and parent handbooks as necessary.
- Support and supervise guides and aides.
- Assist teachers in conferring with parents whose children are having trouble or are identified for intervention (medical, educational, or psychological).
- Monitor communications between staff and parents.
- Recruit, hire, and train staff as needed.
- Maintain appropriate personnel files in accordance with state regulations and in collaboration with the COO.
- Maintain excellent relationships with parents and staff through open communication.
- Maintain a safe environment for childcare as prescribed by Ethics & Integrity in Ministry.
- Develop and maintain the annual budget with the Business & Accounting Office.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (SKA)
- Mission driven and a creative problem solver.
- Operates under a high level of executive function.
- Has good verbal and written communication skills.
- Has good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
- Ability to coach others to a high level of their potential.
- Technical ability to operate word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others (staff, clergy, religious, and laity).
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques.
- Ability to uphold the dignity of all persons in interactions.
- Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
- Demonstrates a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Has organizational skills required to manage many people and projects.
- Understands the role of family as the domestic Church within the mission of evangelization.
- Understands Catholic teaching as presented in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of Vatican II, Papal encyclicals, documents of the USCCB, and other relevant Church documents.
- Ability to accompany others in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Charisms
- Passionate about serving Christ in the child.
- Passionate about authentic Catholic Montessori education.
- Passionate about nourishing and supporting staff and families.
Education, training and/or experience
- Early childhood education leadership experience in a preschool, charter school, head start, or private school setting.
- Experience in staff management.
- Master's degree in Education or Business Administration preferred.
- Training in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd preferred.
- Montessori degree or certification credentials preferred.
Catholic Requirement:
- Must be a Catholic in good standing.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
Ministerial Character
The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish (St. Louis King of France Catholic Church and School - Austin, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clergy and lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
Positions employed at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church and School - Austin, Texas help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.
