Child Care Center Aide/Supervisor

Education Service Center, Region 2; Premont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center, Region 2 in Premont, Texas, seeks an experienced Director to direct and manage the district childcare center operations and ensure compliance with Texas DFPS standards and district guidelines.

You will plan and implement programs, supervise staff, manage budgets, and foster strong communication with parents while maintaining quality, safety, and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• CDA or CCPC credential with six college credit hours in management.
• Valid Texas DFPS Child Care Center Director's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Coordinate annual licensing and inspections with Texas DFPS.
• Maintain accurate records on children, attendance, immunizations, and health.
• Prepare reports to CPS and other agencies to ensure safety and well-being.
• Oversee training and professional development for childcare staff.
• Develop and administer budget and inventory control.
• Engage with parents and community; communicate center mission.

Skills

Childcare operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy implementation

Budget and personnel management

Education

Child Development Associate credential

Texas Child Care Center Director's Certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose

Direct and manage the operations of the district childcare center. Plan and implement operations and program following the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and district guidelines.

Primary Purpose

Direct and manage the operations of the district childcare center. Plan and implement operations and program following the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and district guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Child Development Associate credential or Certified Child Care Professional credential with six college credit hours in management
• Valid Child Care Center Director's Certificate issued by the Texas Department of Family Protective Services

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Thorough understanding of childcare center operations
• Effective organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate center functions
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of state childcare guidelines and licensing requirements
• Ability to manage budget and personnel

Experience

• Two years experience in a licensed childcare center
• Building/Campus Premont Early College Academy

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Child Care Operations

• Maintain high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Facilitate the planning and coordination of the children's educational programs and activities.
• Assure consistent compliance with all Texas DFPS Minimum Standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health, and other inspections.
• Coordinate the annual licensing of the childcare center with Texas DFPS.
• Maintain consistent, open, and effective communication with parents while providing education training and support as needed.
• Provide reliable, accurate, and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties.
• Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Implement federal and state law, Department of Family Protective Services rule, and board policy
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization, and general health.
• Prepare reports to Child Protection Services (CPS) and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of enrollees.
• Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process payroll is delivered in a timely manner.

Budget and Inventory

• Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
• Develop and implement inventory and stock control program for equipment and supplies and recommend replacement and disposal of obsolete equipment as necessary.
• Execute an effective marketing plan (both internal and external) to maintain desired enrollment.
• Maintain bookkeeping records for tuition and abide by finance department policies.

Professional Growth and Development

• Oversee the training and professional development of all childcare staff.

School or Community Relations

• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Articulate the center?s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
• Interact with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and fairness.

Personnel Management

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations.

Safety

• Ensure measures are in place and operating to protect students, staff, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain safety standards conforming with federal, state, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
• Implement and follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise child care center staff.