ABCD
The Center Director is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; building an understanding of the center by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community. This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing regulations and Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) guidelines, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Criteria, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start & Children’s Services policies and procedures. All ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 §§ 51A 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately. The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start’s policy on confidentiality.
Essential Duties
Center Management and Operations (70%) Ensure all staff support and implement the delivery of high quality services for each content area.
Maintain a physical environment that conforms to governmental and agency standards of safety and cleanliness, is conducive to optimal growth and development of children and staff at the center and meets state licensing standards at all times.
Responsible for the overall planning, convening, and documentation of all staff and parent engagement meetings and activities such as: orientation, Parent Committee meetings, selection of parent representative to the Policy Council, training activities, parenting curriculum, center leadership meetings, selection and placement of children, Community Partners meetings, and others that may apply.
Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive curriculum as prescribed and chosen by the Head Start Central Office.
Develop, implement and monitor center recruitment plans to maintain full enrollment and a waitlist. Ensure staff participation in the overall center-wide recruitment effort of children.
Continuously inspect building and grounds for cleanliness. Submit requests for needed repairs and general upkeep, and monitor all facility work and/or recommendations.
Complete applications and reporting with multiple outside agencies for center related operations such as licensing, accreditation, QRIS, etc.
Participate in department staff meetings and training sessions. Supervise and maintain accurate and confidential center record keeping required by licensing, governmental and agency policies, such as: a) personnel files and documentation such as hiring packets, training certificates, employee sign-in sheets, timesheets; b) records of children’s enrollment, attendance, progress and all applicable services; c) health and safety inspections, including fire drills; d) requisitions and inventories; e) in-kind and non-federal contributions; f) anecdotal records and observations; g) other documentation as required.
Participate in activities which inform the community of the services and goals of the agency. Abide by agency, local, state and accrediting organization requirements.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
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Essential Duties
Center Management and Operations (70%) Ensure all staff support and implement the delivery of high quality services for each content area.
Maintain a physical environment that conforms to governmental and agency standards of safety and cleanliness, is conducive to optimal growth and development of children and staff at the center and meets state licensing standards at all times.
Responsible for the overall planning, convening, and documentation of all staff and parent engagement meetings and activities such as: orientation, Parent Committee meetings, selection of parent representative to the Policy Council, training activities, parenting curriculum, center leadership meetings, selection and placement of children, Community Partners meetings, and others that may apply.
Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive curriculum as prescribed and chosen by the Head Start Central Office.
Develop, implement and monitor center recruitment plans to maintain full enrollment and a waitlist. Ensure staff participation in the overall center-wide recruitment effort of children.
Continuously inspect building and grounds for cleanliness. Submit requests for needed repairs and general upkeep, and monitor all facility work and/or recommendations.
Complete applications and reporting with multiple outside agencies for center related operations such as licensing, accreditation, QRIS, etc.
Participate in department staff meetings and training sessions. Supervise and maintain accurate and confidential center record keeping required by licensing, governmental and agency policies, such as: a) personnel files and documentation such as hiring packets, training certificates, employee sign-in sheets, timesheets; b) records of children’s enrollment, attendance, progress and all applicable services; c) health and safety inspections, including fire drills; d) requisitions and inventories; e) in-kind and non-federal contributions; f) anecdotal records and observations; g) other documentation as required.
Participate in activities which inform the community of the services and goals of the agency. Abide by agency, local, state and accrediting organization requirements.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Design Services
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