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Center Director Education Specialist

Wyoming Child Family Development

Casper, WY | Full Time

$92k-120k (estimate)

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Center Director Education Specialist

$92k-120k (estimate)

Full Time | Preschool & Daycare 1 Week Ago

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Wyoming Child Family Development is Hiring a Center Director Education Specialist Near Casper, WY

Casper, WY

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. –Casper Head Start is now scheduling interviews for a Center Director Education Specialist This is a salaried position at 40 hours a week 200 days/year with a base annual salary of $42,697.08. We offer a full benefits package, no weekends or holidays, and an extended winter break. For questions, please contact The Director of Area Coordination golson@wyomingchild.org. A full job description is available at wyomingchild.org. We look forward to visiting with you! Application Deadline: 5/15/2024

“This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Job Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of the program which include but are not limited to curriculum/education, staff supervision and evaluation, staff development, record keeping, public relations and maintenance of building and grounds. Responsible for coordinating and ensuring the implementation of all program requirements for each component. Must be able to meet timelines and manage multiple priorities. Management and supervisory skills and comprehensive knowledge of program development required. Must be reliable, organized and detail oriented. Must have interpersonal skills and be able to meet the public and work with program staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and evaluates all center personnel designated on the organizational chart.
Meets regularly with center staff to communicate and coordinate programming according to WCFD objectives.
Ensures the coordination and implementation of all center personnel responsibilities including orientation of new employees to meet state certification and program requirements.
Delegates responsibilities to those employees under his/her supervision who can best perform certain assignments within the context of their job descriptions.
Provides training and technical assistance to staff and coworkers as appropriate.
Keeps the Area Coordinator and administrative staff informed of center happenings, needs and activities as necessary.
Implements all program directives in center operations ensuring activities carried out in the center meet the Head Start and other funding source guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities:

ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL MEET THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DFS LICENSING, NAEYC STANDARDS, WYOMING DIVISION OF DISABILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WCFD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL ADHERE TO THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF WCFD.

Assists the Education Director in the oversight and implementation of all educational components of the program as required by federal and state mandates.
Serves as a member of the management team implementing a systems approach throughout WCFD, promoting staff and program development, quality assurance, positive communication strategies and effective conflict resolution techniques.
Collaborates with the program component coordinators and specialists, when necessary, to ensure effective programming and documentation of area operations.
Coordinates the maintenance and repair for the main building, auxiliary buildings and grounds for 12 months of the year. Properties must be well groomed and meet all state, local, federal and WCFD safety inspections at all times.
Responsible for accurate and correct inventory of center supplies and equipment.
Operates within the budget granted to him/her by the Executive Director. Responsible for requisitioning supplies and equipment needed in the center. Also, personally responsible for petty cash in the center.
Responsible for ensuring the collection of the non-federal share or "in-kind" required from his/her community.
Serves as a spokesperson in the community for WCFD through involvement in public relations activities within the work setting and in the community. Assists with funding presentations and resource development.
Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development.
Responsible for ensuring the safety of all enrolled children and families while participating in the WCFD programs, including transportation to and from the center when required and necessary.
Ensures the program is represented to the Child Protection Team.
Oversees regular communications with parents/guardians, including a monthly newsletter, electronic communication, memos, etc.
Responsible for coordinating with the Family Services Assistant on the development and implementation of all parent activities and attends all parent meetings and activities and oversees all parent group functions.
Facilitates child and family outreach and recruitment efforts for all WCFD programs including coordinating Child Find activities.
Collaborates with the nurse and Mental Health Consultant to ensure timely support services to children and families.
Ensures the center meets all state requirements and specifications for yearly certification.
Responsible for ensuring coordination and implementation of all center personnel responsibilities, including childcare scheduling, orientation of new employees to meet state certification and program requirements.
Edits a newsletter on center activities for parents.
Maintains the confidentiality of program children, families and staff.
Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with the policies and procedures of Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
Provides emergency care to children and families as appropriate.
Must attend required training sessions and meetings.
Must perform other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.
Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must complete an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to work with children.
Must complete AHA CPR and First Aid Training within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting.
Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law.
Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Management and supervisory skills and comprehensive knowledge of program development required.
Must have excellent organization skills and be detail oriented.
Must have interpersonal skills and be able to meet the public and work with program staff.
Must possess proper stress management techniques.
Must be able to work with families and children birth through age 5.
Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, children, families, and community.
Must be able to work in a flexible daily routine and change as required.

Education and Experience:

Prefer a Baccalaureate Degree in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, family and consumer sciences, child development or a closely related field. Wyoming Child & Family will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Supervisory experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.
Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue of discomfort.
Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.
Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.
Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.
Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.
Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.
Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.
Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.

Transportation staff must:

Be able to tolerate possible exposure to biohazards, i.e., body fluids, etc.
Have the ability to recognize mechanical problems that would require stopping of bus to prevent damage or potential accident while driving.
Be able to read gauges on dash of bus and recognize indicator of problems.
Be able to tolerate possible gas and diesel fumes.
Be able to tolerate dust and gravel.