Early Learning Center Director

St. Anne Early Learning Center
Diocese of St. Augustine

FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Diocesan Director of Early Learning Center

General Summary:

Reporting to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools and the Diocesan Director of Early Learning, the Center Director is responsible for administering the childcare center in a manner that is programmatically and fiscally consistent with the principles of the Diocese of St. Augustine by providing a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment while adhering to DCF regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruits, screens, hires, assigns, schedules, supervises, trains and evaluates staff
• Recruits, screens, enrolls and evaluates children
• Maintains an environment that conforms to governmental and agency standards
• Plans and executes an ongoing program that contributes to the emotional and moral development of children
• Organizes the resources and staff for appropriate performance
• Plans for attainment of short-, medium- and long-term goals
• Assumes responsibility for sound fiscal management and reporting of all financial resources
• Reports to governmental agencies, as required
• Builds and maintains sound relationships with staff
• Provides opportunities for parents to observe at the center and attend parent meetings
• Plans and documents monthly staff meetings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church preferred
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Current DCF 45-hour training completed, National CDA and Director's credential
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Knowledge of governmental, educational and religious standards as set forth by DCF
• Prior experience as assistant director or center director required
• Ability to motivate people to high levels of commitment and performance
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must be able to complete 35 hours of in-service training each fiscal year

Physical Demands: Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position may require some evening and weekend hours.