Technical/Professional Knowledge

1. Plan, recommend, coordinate, and monitor program curriculum and activities.
2. Develop, coordinate, and administer the District’s fee supported child care educational programs.
3. Supervise and evaluate childcare staff.

Communication

1. Communicate effectively with all childcare shareholders, staff, District staff and other childcare providers.
2. Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
3. Use effective strategies for making presentations or interacting with a variety of audiences.

Proactive Orientation

1. Recommend fiscally responsible expansion based on community needs.
2. Market childcare program for increased enrollment and expansion.
3. Recruit, interview and recommend childcare program staff.
4. Provide leadership for the implementation and enhancement of the District’s fee-supported child care educational programs.
5. Demonstrate initiative and a proactive orientation in fulfilling performance responsibilities and identifying means of improving programs and services.

Critical Thinking

1. Develop long- and short-rang goals for program enhancement.
2. Evaluate and analyze program operations as related to client needs.
3. Identify staff development needs.

Continuous Improvement

1. Plan and deliver appropriate staff development.
2. Set high standards and expectations for self and others.
3. Coach and train staff for effective performance.
4. Provide training to site staff in personnel and contract issues.
5. Attend local, state, and national conferences for professional development.
6. Keep abreast of laws, regulations, and policies related to childcare programs.
7. Keep up-to-date and well-informed about trends and best practices in assigned area of responsibility.
8. Assist school and District staff in keeping abreast of issues and requirements in assigned area

Facilitation

1. Conduct and facilitate problem-solving at meeting with individuals and groups within the childcare community.
2. Collaborate with other educational institutions and community agencies on training and enhancement of services.
3. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups toward task accomplishment.

Managerial

1. Plan and administer annual program budget.
2. Maintain a uniform system of financial accounting and reporting.
3. Audit on-site records and documentation for compliance with state statutes and grant expenditures and revenue.
4. Audit individual client accounts for collection, reconciliation, scholarships, and contracts.
5. Review program expenditures and purchase orders.
6. Prepare or supervise the preparation of required reports and maintain appropriate records.
7. Ensure that collective bargaining agreements are appropriately implemented.

Constancy of Purpose

1. Participate on District committees that relate to the program.
2. Demonstrate support for the District’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
3. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent.
4. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Decisiveness

1. Make and share decisions in a timely manner.
2. Respond quickly in emergency situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, problem-solve, analyze financial information, develop staff, and implement quality standards of childcare.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and policies

• Master’s Degree in Business, Elementary Education, or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience
• Five (5) years’ experiences in childcare, elementary education, or related field

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