Early Childhood - Center Director
Randolph Community Preschool
- Randolph, VT
- $24.00-29.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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.
- 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.
- Lead monthly staff meetings
- Prepare bi-weekly State Child Care Financial Assistance attendance and related paperwork.
- Maintain and renew STARS certification annually.
- Maintain and renew license for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs
- Hiring and Termination of Staff
- Oversee and maintain professional development compliance for all staff.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Must be Qualified as a Teacher Associate
- Successful completion of a three (3) college credit course in program management for early care and education, and a three (3) college credit course in curriculum.
- Shall complete within one (1) year of employment start date a three (3) college credit course in managing an early care and education program that includes budgeting and financial management, approved by by the Child Development Division.
- 2 years of direct professional experience in an early childhood setting.
- High energy.
- 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.
- Complete VT Orientation Training
- Complete Online Mandated Reporter Training
- Infant/child CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
- Must clear full background check, including fingerprinting.
Paid Holidays
Paid Snow Days