Do you want to be part of one of Rochester’s premier nonprofit organizations? This well-respected company is adding a new position to over see their Early Childhood Education and School Age programs. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safeguarding of our most precious assets-our children. The ideal candidate will be nurturing, confident, possess excellent communication skills and be the “face” of the organization. Strong operational and business skills are a must!
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Director of Early Childhood Education and School Age programs is responsible for leading all aspects of the licensed childcare center (infant – PreK) and licensed before and after school education program (K-6). This education leader is well versed in the requirements under the Office of Children and Family Services. The Sr. Director leads educational programming and provides leadership/support for the classroom educators, children, and their families. Working closely with a large team of direct reports (the Educators and Childcare Administrative Team), the Sr. Director ensures focus on providing nurturing socialization, safety and educational opportunities that promote healthy maturation within a creative learning environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Set the direction, coordinate daily activities and direct strategic initiatives of the Licensed Childcare Center and Licensed School Age Education programs.
- Support the mission, promote and implement the Core Values of the organization.
- Lead the team to ensure successful age-appropriate curriculums are being consistently developed and implemented.
- With the support of the Human Resources team, participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training and evaluation of all education staff (teachers and administration)
- Ensure safety programs are in place for staff and children, including procedures for emergency response drills, maintaining compliance with all regulations.
- Manage the Early Childcare and School Age Center budgets, including recommendation of rates to meet revenue requirements for the successful administration of the Center.
- Provide leadership in exploring, evaluating, and developing innovative programs for the children, students and families in the Center, keeping abreast of the changing environment in the community.
- Lead the staff performance management process to mentor, coach, train and ensure professional development goals are achieved.
- Ensure OCFS and company policy compliance and maintain positive and professional relationships with NYS OCFS and DOH representatives.
- Facilitate open communication between parents and the Advisory Council responding in a timely manner.
- Facilitate assessment of children’s progress through formal observation and collaboration with the team of Educators
- Ensure timely response to inquiries, questions, complaints from families and staff.
- Maintain open and regular communication with parents using a variety of approaches to provide clear and consistent messaging.
- Lead the strategic planning for pilot, long-term or future programs based on community needs and state regulations to best serve children and families and ensure sustainability of the Licensed Early Education and School Age Education Programs
- Other duties as assigned or determined to support a high-quality Licensed Education Program
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Must have ability to hold license for Licensed Childcare Center or be in active pursuit with a plan of study.
- Must meet NYS OCFS requirements for “Program Supervision Functions.”
- Must maintain NYS in-service requirements.
- A minimum of 5 years working with children in a licensed childcare facility
- A minimum of 5 years of proven supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum development
- Experience with grant writing preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient with MS Office products to favorably impact operational efficiencies.
- Experience with childcare center applications for parent and classroom communication (tadpoles)
- Experience with social media as a tool to impact promotion of center and recruitment strategies.
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