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Fortiuscap

Child Care Center Site Director

Fortiuscap, Vail, Colorado, United States, 81657

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Overview The Site Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of a play-based early learning and care program, including overseeing the daily care of children between 8 weeks and 6 years old, ensuring the emotional and physical safety and wellbeing of all enrolled children, and directly supervising all site staff. The Site Director works with the Director team (Site Directors, Operations Director and Executive Director) to ensure the center complies with all Colorado Department of Early Childhood and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules and regulations. The person must meet the requirements of a Level 3 Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 per Colorado state rules and regulations. The right candidate is a sensitive, mature individual who relates well to both young children and adults, provides effective leadership in stressful situations, and supports the professional development of direct reports. The position offers a salary of $57,750-$68,250 per year plus benefits.

Responsibilities Health & Safety – 30%

Maintain licensed capacity and staff-to-child ratios at all times and in all classrooms

Teach in ratio as needed to ensure classrooms meet license requirements

Assure classrooms are staffed with Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers who meet at least the minimum requirements for those positions as outlined in state licensing regulations

Assure all staff receive required trainings prior to contact with children, and then annually as needed

Facilitate monthly evacuation drills and quarterly shelter in place drills

Ensure staff properly document all accidents and injuries, notifying the Executive Director of any recurring concerns

Ensure all classrooms and outdoor spaces are kept free of hazards, including choking hazards for classrooms with students under the age of three

Know how many children are present in each classroom each day

Complete and maintain Medication Administration Delegation training Program

Leadership & Administration – 30%

Work with the Executive Director to ensure appropriate staffing is maintained and notify the Executive Director of any position vacancies

Teach in ratio as needed to ensure classrooms meet license requirements

Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of new teaching staff

Work with the Assistant Site Director or Co-Director to make sure all staff and child files are kept up to date and meet licensing requirements

Work as a team with the Site Director at EVCCA’s sister schools and with the Executive Director

Supervise teaching staff and provide coaching and support when needed

Ensure teaching staff meet their annual training requirements and have up to date accounts in PDIS

Work with the Executive Director to provide all new hires with a 30-day probationary review

Work with the Executive Director to provide all staff with an annual performance review and a six-month check-in

Maintain daily attendance records for children and ensure teaching staff maintain daily headcount sheets

Update family contact information in emergency binders, child files, master roster binder, and ProCare as needed

Update child enrollment schedules in ProCare and on role sheets as needed

Create and distribute weekly staffing schedules based on child enrollment

Ensure direct reports approve their timecards on time

Assist the Executive Director with developing annual budget by identifying site-specific needs and expense expectations

Operate within an expense budget provided by the Executive Director. Submit all receipts to the Executive Director within 1 week of purchase, and obtain advance approval for all purchases over $500

Program Development & Support – 20%

Identify areas of professional development with teaching staff and develop individualized development goals and objectives with each staff member

Work with the Director team to plan and execute monthly staff meetings/trainings

Recognize and address all personnel, child, and family concerns/issues (in consultation with the Executive Director as needed)

Collaborate with the Director team to strive for having the same level of high-quality programming and staff available at both Vail Child Care Center, Miller Ranch Child Care Center and Minturn Family Enrichment Center

Work with the Executive Director to set site-specific goals and objectives for furthering the mission and philosophy of EVCCA, including the implementation of:

• Child-directed, play-based learning using the Creative Curriculum

• Authentic assessment and Teaching Strategies GOLD

• Reggio Emilia inspired practices

Develop and maintain positive relationships with all employees

Identify and provide support for children in need of early intervention services

Keep consumable supplies stocked (e.g., cleaning supplies, art materials)

Work with the Executive Director to ensure classroom furniture and other durable learning supplies are updated and building facilities needs are met

Communication – 10%

Greet and/or have other one-on-one interactions with each family at least once a week

Manage all incoming and outgoing communication with parents, staff, media, and community members, keeping the Executive Director in the line of communication

Use respectful communication to maintain collaborative relationships with all center families

Inform all families about center events, contagious illnesses circulating in the center, and family conference schedules

Schedule and document daily morning meetings with staff

Meet with teachers from each age group monthly to review classroom curriculum and children’s individual goals

Communicate effectively with team members to support individual and program goals

Equity and Inclusion – 5%

Ensure all staff read and understand the NAEYC Code of Ethics and how it applies to their work, paying particular attention to P-1.1 – Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitive, or intimidating to children

Model a responsibility to speak about race, dominant culture, and structural racism, and how these impact early childhood education, both inside and outside the organization

Identify organizational power differentials and effect change by exploring alternative leadership models

Prioritize an environment where different lived experiences and backgrounds are valued and seen as assets to teams and to the organization

Ensure classrooms are respectful, inclusive, and representative of all families’ backgrounds and cultures, not just the majority’s

Support staff in using people-first language with children, families, and coworkers

Other duties as assigned – 5%

Qualifications

Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 level 3 or higher, or a level 2 with ability to obtain level 3 within 60 days

Hold or be able to obtain in the first 30 days a Colorado Large Center Director credential

3+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education or related field

Supervisory experience

18 years of age or older

Current Adult/Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED certifications

Ability to pass a background check

Ability to work cooperatively on diverse teams and with a variety of clients

Ability to give, accept, and integrate feedback graciously

Sincere interest and ability to work with children

Ability to operate computer systems

Willing and able to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively in a timely and accurate manner

Skilled in interpersonal communication in a variety of formats

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and provide high-quality customer service to families

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field

Administrative experience

Bilingual or multilingual, Spanish preferred

Work Environment:

This position operates in settings that could include office, working outdoors in heat or cold, and noisy/loud classrooms, among other settings and conditions not specifically described.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, balance, kneel, and crouch

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., carry up to 30 lbs, bend and stoop

Ability to work a varied shift schedule in excess of 10 hours per day

Ability to function successfully within environmental conditions inherent to the childcare field. May include, but are not limited to: high noise levels; exposure to bodily fluids; exposure to contagious illnesses; multi-tasking; and short turn-around time on assignments

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials via email: director@eaglevalleychildcare.org

Professional Resume

Letter of Interest

List of Three Professional References and Contact Information

Qualified candidates moving forward in the process will be asked to provide additional documentation, including official transcripts, credentials, and consent for required background checks.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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