Director Type I Child-Care Center

NOTES: 8 hours per day/ 187 days per year

TITLE: Director Type I Child-Care Center

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and Development, OR
• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, including a degree in pastoral care and counseling, plus twelve (12) clock hours of child development training OR
• Associate degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and Development, plus twelve (12) clock hours of child development training and two (2) years of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in:
• A school-based program following Department of Education guidelines, OR
• An early childhood development program, such as Head Start, OR
• A licensed or certified child care program, OR
• Director's Credential in Early Childhood Development or Child development associate, plus one (1) year of verifiable full-time paid experience working directly with children in :
• A school-based program following Department of Education guidelines, OR
• An early childhood development program, such as Head Start, OR
• A licensed or certified child care program
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age

JOB GOAL: Plan, organize and direct center activities consistent with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Community Based Services Protection and Permanency

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend 12 hours of Early Childhood Development Training per year
• Keep the principal informed of the Center's activities and issues
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate performance of Center staff
• Develop a daily and weekly schedule including instructional units of study, physical activity, rest time, nourishment time and recreation
• 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 employees and volunteers
• Assume responsibility for safety in the school area and of the enrollees and students
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, enrollees, parents and employee
• Lift equipment and children weighing up to 50 pounds
• Plan and supervise emergency drills and procedures
• Provide for the health, safety and comfort of each child
• Conduct, manage and document in writing staff meetings
• Ensure compliance with 922 KAR 2:090, 2:120 and 2:110
• Maintain all records related to the Center including immunization and safety records
• Organize special events such as applicable
• Perform related duties as assigned by principal/director

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