Full Time Salary Program Center Director

Program Center Director Port Tobacco MD Needed for Full time Early Learning Center/daycare/preschool/school age facility. FULL TIME/SALARY/BENEFITS

90 hours of coursework. The 45 hour growth and development piece and then another 45 hour training in infant and toddlers methods and materials.

Monday through Friday

NOW HIRING for our early learning center in Port Tobacco-8190 Port Tobacco Rd Port Tobacco MD 20677

Qualifications:

• An associates degree with at least 15 semester hours of approved coursework, or a bachelors degree in any field.
• 6 semester hours, 90 clock hours or the equivalent of approved early childhood coursework( 45 hours in child development and 45 hours in curriculum planning OR Hold the CDA Credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition OR Approved by the MD State Department of Education as a teacher for Nursery-Grade 3 OR Hold a teaching certificate form the MSDE or another state Nursery to Grade 3.
• 2 YEARS of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting(license child care center, church operated school, recreation and parks program, registered family child care home or similar setting. If approved or certified to teach, 1 year experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• At least 9 clock hours of approved training in communication with staff, parents and public AND 40-45 clock hours or the equivalent of approved administrative training. If infants and toddlers are enrolled, have completed 45 clock hours or the equivalent of approved coursework.
• 3 clock hours in ADA Compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of health, hygiene and nutritional requirements of children.
• Possess demonstrated professional level of verbal and written communication skills.

Position Objective:

The Center Director creates a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow and manages the program, employees and daily licensing functions.

Key Responsibilities:

CHILD SAFETY AND SUPERVISION

1. Provides constant supervision of children by staying within sight and sound of assigned group. Adheres to policies and procedures in a pro-active manner, making the safety and care of children a primary focus.
2. Follows licensing regulations/standards, such as reporting child incidents and proper health and hygiene procedures.
3. Provides quality, nurturing care to infants and toddlers enrolled in the program.
4. Attends to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
5. Assists with potty training when applicable, due to developmental needs.
6. Assists in emergency situations such as evacuation procedures and CPR/First Aid.
7. Reports suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with mandated reporter guidelines.
8. Stays apprised of child-related food allergies, special needs and other medically sensitive conditions.
9. Reports to Center Director any concerns regarding child behavior, sickness, health-related observations, accidents or incidents requiring medical attention or matters that should be reported to the parents.
10. Inspects on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and make sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.

PROGRAMMING

1. Plans and facilitates programming to advance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
2. Works collaboratively with peers, shares program-related information and shares in collective tasks.
3. Encourages creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the child's interests and talents.
4. Effectively implements innovative and engaging activities to develop physical and intellectual growth of children.
5. Conducts and documents developmental screenings and assessments of the children.
6. Develops schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime.

ENVIRONMENT

1. Provides a caring family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered.
2. Encourages each child's family to be actively involved in the program.
3. Presents a friendly, positive, and warm learning environment.
4. Promotes parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.
5. Promotes feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers.
6. Greets infants/toddlers and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.
7. Assures each infant is held and each child is gradually assisted to become a part of the small group of four.
8. Talks, sings, and reads to infants and toddlers frequently.
9. Responds quickly in a soothing and tender manner to infants' cries or calls of distress.
10. Maintains a well-organized and clean space conducive to growth and learning.

PROFESSIONALISM

1. Manages, mentors, and coaches Group Leaders and Aides by demonstrating expected behaviors, disseminating required knowledge, and assisting with skill development.
2. Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.
3. Responsible for exercising discretion maintaining program and child/family information on a confidential basis.
4. Maintains professional standards with children, parents, and colleagues.
5. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of all stakeholders.
6. Conveys information and ideas clearly; possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
7. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
8. Respects and honors cultural diversity among children and families.
9. Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children.
10. Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice, and encourage this attitude and voice in others.
11. Builds a positive relationship with each participant in the program, and fosters positive connections between participants. Actively engages with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Seeks opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally with a focus on continuous improvement. Attends and maintains the required training hours as mandated by the state licensing agency.

1. Seeks help when needed and responds to requests for help in a supportive manner.
2. Focuses on continuous improvement by taking action to improve existing conditions and processes. Uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.