Early Learning Center Director

Early Learning Center Director

The Early Learning Center Director is responsible to ensure Catholic Christian spirit and leadership according to Diocesan and local parish policies, rules and regulations and perform as a catechetical, instructional, and managerial leader of the early childhood center.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees.

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.

2. Respect: Affirming each person's God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Fosters student's understanding of God's role in their lives and Christ's relationship to each student.
• Under the auspices of the Office of Catholic Schools and the local parish, oversees and maintains a safe, faith-based learning environment.
• Ensures that a high level of developmentally appropriate practices is implemented.
• Monitors the implementation of standards, curriculum, and assessment.
• Conducts teacher observations and evaluations.
• Conducts marketing activities on behalf of the Center including conducting tours for prospective parents.
• Provides professional development for Center staff.
• Assists teachers with the weekly development and execution of lesson plans and program activities.
• Manages and monitors all finances of the Center according to Diocesan and local parish polices.
• Ensures that all licensing and accreditation requirements are met.
• Oversees the maintenance of all Center facilities and programs to ensure compliance with established standards of excellence and risk management/safety policies of the state, county, Diocese and parish.
• Promotes the success of all children by effectively communicating and collaborating with the pastor, families, stakeholders, and Diocese.
• Fulfills legal and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

The successful candidate will be a Catholic in good standing; possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with at least 18 hours in Early Childhood from an accredited college or university; have Staff Director Credentials from the Department of Children and Families, and VPK Director Credential required. Related experience in a similar position is also preferred.

Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills are required, with a demonstrated ability to effectively deal with various personalities.

Ability to read and write routine correspondence to both external and internal parties; present information in group settings and facilitate effective and edifying group discussion.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift at least 15 pounds. Physical demands include balancing, carrying, crouching, feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, sitting, standing, reaching, stooping, talking and walking. Also includes the ability to see items close.