CLASS TITLE:CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR

• 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.