Center Director (Las Vegas)

Sunrise Childrens Foundation

Nevada (IA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 51,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

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401(k) with match

PTO with accrual

Job summary

Sunrise Children’s Foundation invites qualified candidates for the Center Director role in Las Vegas, NV. The position oversees infant and toddler classrooms within Early Head Start center-based locations and provides direction to teachers to ensure high-quality early education services.

Under supervision of the Education Manager, you will monitor attendance, coordinate parent education activities, and ensure compliance with Head Start regulations, licensing, health and safety standards.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with 12 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Must have a minimum of 3 months of supervised field experience.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance, modeling, and support to teachers, and ensures that all screenings occur in a timely manner.
Monitors and supervises activities within the center to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Assists with enrollment policies and procedures, and maintains accurate attendance records.
Prepares and submits requisitions for supplies and materials and maintains an inventory of center equipment.
Maintains accurate records and analyzes data for evaluating, planning, and improving services.
Maintains regular communication with parents and families.
Plans and conducts transition activities, attend meetings, and carries out emergency and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Patience and professionalism

Flexibility

Head Start knowledge

First Aid (CPR) trained

Education

High school diploma

CDA Infant/Toddler Credential

12 ECE units

Field experience

Associate's in ECE (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.18 - $24.40 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Early Childhood Education

Abstract of the Position:

Under the general supervision of the Education Manager, the Center Director oversees the daily operations of infant and toddler classrooms within Early Head Start center-based locations. The Center Director provides direction, guidance, and support to teachers assigned to the center; monitors child attendance; organizes and conducts parent education and parent participation activities; complies with Early Head Start regulations, local licensing, health, safety, and all other applicable state, local and federal requirements and guidelines.

Responsibilities/Duties (including but not limited to):

Provides guidance, modeling, and support to teachers, and ensures that all screenings occur in a timely manner.
Monitors and supervises activities within the center to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Assists with enrollment policies and procedures, and maintains accurate attendance records.
Prepares and submits requisitions for supplies and materials and maintains an inventory of center equipment.
Maintains accurate records and analyzes data for evaluating, planning, and improving services.
Maintains regular communication with parents and families.
Plans and conducts transition activities, attend meetings, and carries out emergency and safety procedures.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Working environment: childcare center, office, and client home settings
Physical abilities required: lifting up to 50 pounds, dexterity for office equipment, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, reaching, stooping, crouching, and sitting on floor or preschool chairs
Visual and auditory abilities required: reading, seeing, hearing, speaking for face-to-face, virtual, and telephone communication
Driving ability required for work off-site as needed
Tolerance to exposure to communicable diseases and moderate to loud noise levels
Travel may be required within and out of the county, including overnight travel for conferences, meetings, and other duties
Ability to maintain concentrated attention to detail for long periods of time
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications Education & Work Experience

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a minimum of a CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with 12 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Must have a minimum of 3 months of supervised field experience.

Preferred

An Associate's Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with 12 units of ECE is preferred (not required).
Alternative degrees can be considered with ECE experience.
At least (1) year of experience managing 4 or more people in a childcare environment is desired (not required).
Bilingual (English-Spanish) speaking and writing skills are helpful.

Skills & Abilities

Must be at least 21 years old, have held a driver's license for at least 3 years, and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Clear communication skills (verbal and written) in English are required.
Must display strong time management skills, attention to detail, and be organized to meet client and program needs.
Patience, tact, and professionalism are essential when interacting with children, families, staff, and supervisors.
Must be flexible with schedule to fulfill job functions and program responsibilities.
Knowledge of child growth and development, appropriate practices, and adherence to Head Start and Early Head Start Performance Standards are mandatory.
Other requirements include acquiring CPR/First Aid training, Live Scan Fingerprinting, negative TB results, physical, and passing drug/alcohol testing.

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