Cdc Director Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY

The Child Development Center (CDC) Director is charged with guiding the day-to-day operations of the Child Development Center, creating a relationship rich, data- centered and child development-oriented culture. They maintain the overall health, safety and growth of children enrolled and ensure that operations reflect the mission, values, vision, and purpose of the child development program. The CDC Director ensures ratios and manages all licensing requirements to meet compliance standards. In partnership with national Campus Support Team (CST) leaders, they lead and coach a team of educators.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

CDC Operation

• Encourage and track strong attendance from teachers that prioritizes consistency and quality of programming for all children.
• Prepare staff schedules and coordinates communication plan in the event of teacher May serve as substitute when needed.
• Collect, record, analyze and report all necessary statistical program data and ensure teachers manage timely, accurate and confidential entry of data in assigned systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing to clients, counties and subsidy programs and proactively partner with CST finance and accounting team to manage collections.
• Leverage available volunteer and partnership resources that support CDC operational needs when applicable.
• Ensure all CDC operations runs smoothly and efficiently and meet all licensing and health and safety requirements.
• Develop and manage annual program budget with Executive Director, including balancing operating revenues with staffing ratios, and overall expense management and stewardship of all resources.

Child Development & Early Childhood Education

• Lead and oversee the center’s instructional and development
• Ensures required and recommended assessments are conducted and appropriate follow-up communication with families on students’ current development and progress.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, coaching CDC staff to ensure a responsive approach to all activities and acting as a liaison between parents and CDC staff as needed.
• Analyze data with teachers regularly to maximize child development and
• Ensure that every child shows dramatic progress and that the center meets the ambitious performance goals set by center leaders and VP of Second-Generation Programming.
• Conduct required screening of CDC participants using the ASQ tool and working in conjunction with teaching staff and parents to develop, implement, and review growth plans.

Team Management

• Track feedback, data, and progress in central tracker for all center
• Formally supervise, observe, and evaluate all center
• Partner with Second-Generation leadership to ensure the continuous development of team’s knowledge and competencies.
• Coach and develop all center staff via weekly coaching meetings and classroom
• Facilitate teaching team meetings to build collaboration and ensure quality service delivery and compliance with the rules and regulations of various applicable laws and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor implementation of approved curriculum ensuring teachers have the knowledge, skills and resources needed for successful execution.
• Recruit, onboard and supervise CDC staff, ensuring Second-Generation programming goals and licensing requirements are met.

Leadership

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with program partners and community
• Model JP core values and foster a professional environment that nurtures a positive and inclusive culture across staff and program participants.
• Communicate outcomes and input from participants, staff and volunteers to inform program decisions at the local and national level.
• Educates internal and external stakeholders about CDC programs and
• Engage in regular communication with Jeremiah moms and campus leaders to ensure program
• Collaborates with campus and national CST leaders to provide strategic leadership and develop and implement policies and procedures that further the goals of CDC operations and ensure seamless services for program families.
• Keep informed of emerging policy issues and environmental, governmental and community trends with the potential to affect the CDC.

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS (Master’s degree preferred) in education, human services, social work, or closely related field required
• Strong instructional, classroom management and culture building skills
• The ability to interact effectively across lines of difference and build trusting relationships
• Passion for the Jeremiah Program mission and belief in the role that its early childhood educational model plays in fulfilling that mission
• Clear, compelling, and responsive written and verbal communication skills
• Dynamic team leader with a track record for building strong “adult culture”
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to leverage those resources for the benefit of the CDC
• Professional maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude
• 2+ years’ experience coaching others toward achieving goals preferably in an educational setting
• Possess or be willing to obtain the required CDC director certification and credentials to perform role
• A continuous growth mindset with a hunger for seeking professional growth
• Proven track record of results with supporting child development towards age-appropriate benchmarks (socially, emotionally, academically)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills and an ability to learn new technologies that enable effectiveness in the role
• Building, managing, and navigating relationships with key stakeholders; parents, teachers & children.
• Successfully motivates and enlists others in key initiatives
• 3+ years’ experience managing others preferably in an educational setting

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $85,000 and $91,000 commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous paid time off package.

Summary

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.