Early Childhood Center Director

Job Description

St. Theresa Early Childhood Center (STECC) Director

Job Description
Full-time STECC Director reports directly to the Church Manager.
The Director helps oversee the daily on-site operations of the St. Theresa Early Childhood Center (STECC), which includes maintaining compliance with Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and St. Theresa Church and School rules and guidelines. The Director will plan, develop, organize, and maintain programs at the center for children, parents, and staff.

Essential Job Functions
• Ensure the STECC's daily operation is administered in compliance with Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and all local, state, and federal regulations
• Plan and execute programs for the education and advancement of the children attending the STECC, inclusive of Catholic Values and Faith, that are compliant with state and federal requirements
• Maintain records that pertain to the administration of the center in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Maintain the children's files, including immunization records and allergy alerts, in accordance with the City of Houston Health Department requirements and Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards
• Establish and maintain effective communication with children, parents, and staff
• Maintain an atmosphere in which STECC staff members treat each child with dignity and respect
• Maintain STECC staff development and certification & licensing requirements
• Ensure that the STECC is appropriately staffed during the year, as well as for seasonal needs.
• Ensure the STECC employees work the appropriate number of hours in accordance with both their scheduled shifts and Minimum Standards Ratio requirements
• Ensure that STECC employees are knowledgeable about and comply with Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards
• Familiarize STECC parents with the Parent Handbook and the policies and procedures of the STECC, and ensure those policies are being followed for the duration of the child's care.
• Update Parent/Team Handbooks and policies, as needed.
• Follow all prescribed procedures for fire and weather-related emergencies, including the conducting and documenting of practice drills as required by Child Care Licensing
• Ensure the physical center facility, including classrooms, gym, and playground, is a safe, compliant, and appropriate environment for children
• Manage and provide input on the STECC budget
• Effectively evaluate center needs and submit purchase requests for materials, equipment, and supplies for the center
• Perform any and all other duties as deemed necessary by the Church Manager
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

Qualifications:
• Uncompromised commitment to St. Theresa Church and School's vision, values, and core beliefs
• Possess, or meet requirements to obtain, a Director's Credential from Child Care Licensing
• Experience in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a licensed child care center
• Knowledge of and compliance with all licensing and accreditation requirements, local, state, and federal laws regarding safety requirements, and inspection and certification procedures
• Excellent supervisory, evaluative, managerial, and administrative skills with an emphasis on teamwork and daily collaborative leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency with a PC
• Strong organizational skills
• Must enjoy working with children
• Must have good business acumen
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
• Current Child Care Directors Certification or, at a minimum, must be able to meet the required state standards to obtain the Texas Child Care Directors License (applicants undergoing certification are accepted; maximum needed time to completion is 1 year.
• Experience in an Early Childhood Education setting