POSITION OVERVIEW

The School Director is responsible for coordination of high quality service delivery and staffing of an innovative, evidence-based early care and education child development center. This position requires expertise in relationship-based partnership building and working closely with multiple entities to support children and families of all socioeconomic levels.

All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values and to perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote, encourage and display examples of leadership for the agency in accordance with the agency mission.
• Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally appropriate and evidence-based practice, for exemplifying the values expected within the program, and for promoting the mission of the organization.
• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy and productive school, including both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ensures compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, NAEYC, Oklahoma DHS Child Care Licensing Standards, and other federal and state compliance as it applies.
• Supervise school staff and ensure completion of timely performance evaluations, goal setting and professional development plans.
• Maintain recordkeeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.
• Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and partnerships in order to advocate for Early Head Start/Head Start children and families.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of developmentally-appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom.
• Oversee supervision and management of children in care in order to ensure a safe, clean, healthy learning environment.
• Fostering trust and engagement among enrolled and eligible parents and families, external childcare partners through relentless demonstration of core values.
• Collaborate with state and community partners, as needed, to enhance ECS child development services.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure effective transition planning and communication for children and their families.
• Responsible for all aspects of managing staff including interviewing, selecting, and training employees, directing the work, and evaluating employee performance and compensation.
• Promote culturally sensitive practice.
• Promote, encourage, and display examples of leadership with clients, co-workers, and community.
• Perform all duties and attend required training related to supervisor role.
• Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.
• Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor, Chief Program Officer, or Chief Executive Officer.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimally Required

Preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Health or related field.

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Health or related degree

Credentials

Child Care Director’s credential

Experience

Three (3) years of experience with staff supervision in an early childhood or child development setting

Five (5) years of experience with staff supervision in an early childhood or child development setting

Skills

Knowledge

Abilities

Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families

Willingness to work with at-risk, low-income communities

Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of families served

Knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standards and state and local child care license requirements.

Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to master other software as needed

Good organizational and time management skills

Well developed leadership abilities of problem solving, adaptability, good judgement; works well under pressure

Must work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Exercise independent judgment

Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity, respect for our internal, external, and community members

Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials

Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload

Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the job

Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties

Knowledge and understanding of Child Plus

Knowledge and understanding of NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Code of Ethics

Advanced computer database and Microsoft Office software skills

Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. Employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc. Must be able to operate and use a computer. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare. Occasionally must be able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Employee will work in a school environment, may work in close quarters with other staff and small children. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; frequent chaotic, characteristic to working with children ages 0-5 years. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothing, and poor hygiene. Employee may come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.

Other

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel or candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.