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Education Service Center Region 11 Consortium

Childcare Director

Education Service Center Region 11 Consortium, Lake Dallas, Texas, United States, 75065


Professional/Certified - Other (Certified) - Other

Job Number 0000760465

Start Date

Open Date 10/30/2024

Closing Date

Job Title: Childcare Director

Reports to:

Deputy Superintendent

Dept./School:

Child CarePRIMARY PURPOSE:

Wage/Hour Status:

ExemptPay Grade: AP2

Date Revised:

10/30/2024

Coordinate and manage the instructional program and supervise operations at the LDISD Employee Child Care Centers. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

CDA credential or degree in Early Childhood Development and/or ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities (Required)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Working knowledge of early childhood developmentally appropriate practices Knowledge of basic child development of age group assigned

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Bilingual (preferred)

Must maintain fiscal control

Calm and patient demeanor with children and others

Experience:

Five years of experience in a childcare

Supervisory experience (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Supervise curriculum and environment to ensure that program activities are developmentally appropriate, including working with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate the curriculum on a systematic basis.Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing curriculum goals.Coordinate the ordering, storing, and distributing of supplies and equipment and the management of fixed assets of the child care and risk management programs.Monitor, process, and submit staff absences and reports necessary for child care and risk management staff payroll.Interview and recommend all new staff and approve all campus personnel assigned.Define expectations for staff performance and evaluations.Confer with staff regarding their professional growth; work jointly with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.Assist in the development of budgets based upon documented program needs, estimate enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs; implement programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.Ensure that class rules are appropriate and uniformly observed and that guidance techniques are appropriate and equitable.Conduct conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning school and student issuesMaintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, co-workers, students, district administrators and community, addressing problems or concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.Communicate effectively with all levels of district employees, outside agencies, and the general public.Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.Responsible for timely reporting of fiscal and instructional conditions of the center, the progress of students, and the condition of community/customer relations.Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.Ensure that licensing standards are met and maintained in the day-to-day administrative operations of assigned programs.Maintain an accurate knowledge base and comply with state, district, and school policies and regulations concerning child care centers.Assist in planning and conducting department trainings.Fill in where needed and perform other duties when necessary to ensure efficient functioning of child care centers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise LDISD Employee Child Care Center staff.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copier, fax machine, scanner, two-way radio, children's equipment and toys

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Ability to instruct

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Must be able to lift children if necessary.

Frequent walking, squatting/kneeling, sitting, and stooping.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job, and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.

Duty Days 197

Job Description View Attachment

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Salary Rate Range $62,219-$85,370