Early Learning Center Director

Holy Family Catholic Church • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• VPK Director Credential preferred.
• Related experience in a similar position is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fosters student’s understanding of God’s role in their lives and Christ’s relationship to each student.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director