Position Summary:
The Early Childhood Education Director is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, and administration of all components of the early childhood program. This position is responsible for planning and developing creative learning environments, enrichment opportunities, recreational activities, and social-emotional learning. Additionally, the Director is responsible for program leadership, staff development and the collection and protection of program data, reporting, and compliance. Demonstrating the ability to work with diverse populations at all levels including students, staff, community partners and volunteers while creating a welcoming environment is essential.
Essential Functions:
· Ability to create and lead staff in the development of engaging, developmentally appropriate activities in a wide variety of areas including social-emotional learning, academics, enrichment, and recreation.
· Utilize Creative Curriculum and other curricula to ensure high quality learning environments.
· Design a site schedule/calendar that includes a variety of education, enrichment and recreational activities that align with Kids Can’s mission.
· Ability to observe student behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques and positive redirection to support positive behavior and choices.
· Take initiative in researching, proposing, and implementing innovative and best practices.
· Adhere to Kids Can safety expectations, implement safety plans, carry out drills to be tracked as appropriate.
· Participate in recruiting, hiring, training and supervision of program staff.
· Facilitate staff training and staff meetings to ensure quality programming and coordination.
· Supervise, train, mentor, coach and manage all staff and volunteers in the program.
· Provide monthly support and goal setting to support site staff as contribution to professional development in line with objectives, policies, and procedures of the organization.
· Provide performance management and timely performance feedback.
· Ensure all staff have necessary support to carry out Kids Can programming.
· Train staff and volunteers on procedures, routines, and program quality.
· Supports and implements human resources policies and procedures.
· Supervise the implementation of student assessment utilizing Teaching Strategies Gold.
· Administer all evaluation including student, parent, and community partner surveys and assessments meeting return rate goals.
· Analyze various data to make program adjustments and improvements.
· Complete all state and grant required assessments, observations, and documentation.
· Responsible for providing a physically and emotionally safe space.
· Reporting and documentation of injuries or incidents including child abuse and neglect.
· Manage student enrollment.
· Maintain strict confidentiality in record keeping and student and staff personal information.
· Understand and monitor program compliance for state licensing rules, regulations, and policies.
· Monitor and support families in the enrollment of Child Care Subsidies and adhere to Child Care Subsidy regulations.
· Awareness and adherence to program budgets.
Qualifications and Required Skills
· Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects while being adaptable in a constantly changing environment.
· Strong computer and software skills must have the ability to track data and produce reports.
· Ability to problem solve and quickly adapt when needed.
· Excellent communication skills: work effectively as a team (communicate with others, resolve conflicts, and offer solutions to problems).
· Ability to interact and communicate effectively with participants of diverse backgrounds.
· Ability to observe and measure outcomes of the individual or group.
· Ability to recognize signs of child neglect and/or abuse.
· Experience leading a group of youth in a classroom, after school or recreation environment.
· Master’s degree preferred and 3-5 years’ experience leading early childhood programming.
· Bachelor’s Degree Required.
· A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. Hiring is contingent upon approval from the Nebraska Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect, Nebraska Adult Protective Services Registry, Kids Can’s vehicle insurance company and submission of a felony/misdemeanor statement.
Ongoing/In-Service Requirements:
· Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid and additional requirements as needed.
· Obtain a minimum adequate annual training to maintain high quality leadership. Training must include, but is not limited to: safe environments, healthy environments, learning environments, physical development, cognitive learning, communication, creative learning, self-esteem, social development, guidance, family relationships, program management, and professionalism.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
· Must be able to handle the physical demands of caring for children.
· Must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
· Must be able to walk the building (including staircases) and assist children
Note: This is a general outline of the nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 7 years (Preferred)
- Childcare: 7 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Omaha, NE 68117 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Omaha, NE 68117: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person