Center Director

Nature of Work
The Center Manager (CM) is responsible for the daily oversight of center operations, including assurance of compliance with state licensing and federal standards. The CM provides short term and long term planning for service delivery and training; acts as an integrator of components, including health, nutrition, disabilities; functions as liaison and information conduit between central office leadership, staff and community collaborators.

Minimum Qualifications
Director's Qualifications as stated in Louisiana Bulleting 137, Chapter 17.1709. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Staff Supervision and Development (40%)
Hire, supervise, mentor, and coach assigned staff and volunteers
Monitor and actively observe the performance, attendance, certifications, required documents and time of all assigned staff
Communicate areas of performance improvement to staff and promote training that reflects the individual needs of staff members and/or the team as a whole. Ensure documentation is forwarded to Human Resources.
Assist Human Resources in the hiring process
Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations based on quantifiable and objective criteria, utilizing agency forms designed for evaluations.
Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with staff and provide for mandated trainings and updates to policies and procedures.
Facilitate the resolution of conflicts between staff
Monitor report and provide feedback for all employee related accidents
Communicate and monitor assigned staff compliance with organizations policies and procedures

Center and Program Coordination (45%)
Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned centers
Implement safe environment practices to safeguard the health and safety of both staff and children.
Attend specialist and center staffing and consultations as necessary
Actively observe and monitor assigned worksites.
Assure that all Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards are met through the efforts of collaborative teams; establish and monitor systems that assure program quality
Arrange for services in all functional areas, utilizing internal and external resources to provide medical, social, mental health, educational, and special services as deemed appropriate
Monitor and manage the maintenance and safety of facilities and availability of supplies

Communication and Partnership (10%)
Coordinate with local agencies, community service organizations and educational providers and partners
Build rapport with local agencies, community service organizations, and educational providers
Develop and maintain community partnerships
Communicate effectively to build trust
Communicate regularly with Specialists, Executive Management, staff and consultants


Miscellaneous (5%)
Attend meetings, training and professional development activities as needed or requested by Supervisor.
Perform other duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of early childhood development
Strong leadership and management skills.
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence skills.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong conflict resolution skills
Maintain CLASS Certification
Broad based knowledge and experience in computer applications and systems
Ability to utilize agency resources and technology to appropriately answer questions and provide technical support to staff
Demonstrated training skills, ability to provide presentations to small and large groups.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Intermediate to advanced level computer skills, internet and e-mail.
Ability to work in a professional manner both independently and with others in a team environment.
Special Considerations
Employees within this classification are required to:
Obtain a Louisiana Child Care Criminal Background Check Determination of Eligibility
Pass a physical examination every three years
Maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record in compliance with RCCDC's insurance carrier requirements
Be able to frequently sit, work at computer keyboard and desk, and stand to file misc. documents in filing cabinets
Be able to maintain regular and punctual onsite attendance
Be able to travel overnight as required
Be able to sustain concentration and ability to handle multiple tasks often simultaneously
Be able to bend, stoop and kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's need
Be able to perform duties in an active environment with changes in climate and noise level