Pennsylvania Staffing
Director Position
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in early childhood education or related field and a minimum of two years of experience working with children. Must be able to obtain all clearances (Act 151, Act 34, Act 114, and NSOR Verification.) General Description:
The Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. The Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with guidelines outlined by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Keystone STARS, and CCCDC, including curriculum development, and staff and facility management. The Director ensures that the needs of the children and the goals of the center are met appropriately. Responsibilities: Supervise all record keeping and requirements for CCCDC, Department of Human Services (DHS), and Keystone STARS Supervise current staff, mentor, coach, and support new staff, and complete all new staff evaluations Supervise work study students, volunteers, etc. Supervision of children Create staff and child schedules and approve payroll Maintain proper child:staff ratios Assisting and prepping for meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack) Keep Professional Development Registry current and oversee and ensure that all staff are meeting Professional Development requirements Attend required Professional Development Trainings, appropriate safety trainings (Mandated Reporter, Fire Safety, Pediatric First Aid, and Water Safety) Attend monthly Director's Meetings and staff meetings, as well as hold monthly staff meetings for home site Be a positive and professional role model for employees, children, and families Maintain respectful communication with parents/guardians and participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences when needed Respect confidentiality of staff and family information Support decisions made by the Board of Directors Disseminate all appropriate information to the staff in a positive and decisive manner Perform written evaluations of staff (minimum of three times per year) Ensure lesson plans are completed and reviewed in a timely manner
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in early childhood education or related field and a minimum of two years of experience working with children. Must be able to obtain all clearances (Act 151, Act 34, Act 114, and NSOR Verification.) General Description:
The Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. The Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with guidelines outlined by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Keystone STARS, and CCCDC, including curriculum development, and staff and facility management. The Director ensures that the needs of the children and the goals of the center are met appropriately. Responsibilities: Supervise all record keeping and requirements for CCCDC, Department of Human Services (DHS), and Keystone STARS Supervise current staff, mentor, coach, and support new staff, and complete all new staff evaluations Supervise work study students, volunteers, etc. Supervision of children Create staff and child schedules and approve payroll Maintain proper child:staff ratios Assisting and prepping for meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack) Keep Professional Development Registry current and oversee and ensure that all staff are meeting Professional Development requirements Attend required Professional Development Trainings, appropriate safety trainings (Mandated Reporter, Fire Safety, Pediatric First Aid, and Water Safety) Attend monthly Director's Meetings and staff meetings, as well as hold monthly staff meetings for home site Be a positive and professional role model for employees, children, and families Maintain respectful communication with parents/guardians and participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences when needed Respect confidentiality of staff and family information Support decisions made by the Board of Directors Disseminate all appropriate information to the staff in a positive and decisive manner Perform written evaluations of staff (minimum of three times per year) Ensure lesson plans are completed and reviewed in a timely manner