CLASS TITLE:  CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: 

      Plan, implement and administer a Child Development Center operations and activities to meet the established requirements of the District and the Kentucky Day Care Licensure Board.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council.

• Supervise the total operations and maintenance of a Child Development Center.

• Plan, organize and establish the type of physical facility necessary to meet licensure requirements.

• Implement Center programs and assist in curriculum development.

• Supervise, monitor and report performance of center staff, including time sheets.

• Develop and implement procedures for recording progress of students and for reporting progress to parents to include organizing parent meetings and informing parents of Center policies and events.

• Prepare regular reports of center activities, special events and progress toward goals as required.

• Prepare, submit and maintain Center budgets under direction of FRYSC Coordinator.

• Oversee the Center's special programs such as a food program including maintenance of inventory to maximize efficient and effective operation.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.

• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.

• Maintain regular attendance.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

   

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

   

        KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Current concepts used in Early Childhood Development.

• Subject matter and curriculum planning for a child development program

• Basic child psychology and principles and theories of child growth and development.

• Principles and theories of parent-child relationships.

• Policies, procedures and philosophy of a child development center.

• Principles of supervision and training.

• Health and safety requirements of children.

• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

• Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.

• Budget preparation and control.

• Equipment, materials and supplies used in a children's center.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

   

        ABILITY TO:

• Plan and direct the activities of the Child Development Center.

• Plan, develop, organize and evaluate learning programs and experiences for the development of children in a learning lab environment.

• Explain principles, theories and practical application of growth and development of children.

• Develop and revise instructional materials appropriate for assigned age levels.

• Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the Center.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, preschool children, students and parents.

• Provide work direction and guidance to Center employees, volunteers and students.

• Work independently with little direction.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

• Complete work with many interruptions.

• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment.

• Apply appropriate first aid.

• Apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including a variety of ages and cultures.

• Lift heavy objects.

• Plan and organize work.

• Meet schedules and time lines.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  Child Development Associate or Associate of Arts with emphasis in child development and two years satisfactory full-time experience in working with young children in a group setting and two years experience in supervision and training of a day care center staff.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Certification in Pediatric First Aid, CPR and six hours of State approved childcare training annually.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.