Center Director
Holy Cross Head Start
Buffalo, NY
Other
Full-time
Onsite
$50,000 - $54,000 a year
Posted 262 days ago (October 24, 2024)
Organization Statement
Federally funded preschool program
Job Description
- Solely responsible for the management and supervision of six center-based staff, 40 children and day-to-day operations of two classrooms within a community building
- Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Child Care licensing requirements
- Work collaboratively with Holy Cross Management Team, community members, staff and parents
- Able to work diplomatically while making hard decisions that benefit the agency
- Recruit, hire and train center staff as well as mentor, observe and coach teaching teams
- Possess dynamic leadership qualities, effective people management skills and professional maturity
- Able to present to small and large groups
- Accountable for the recruitment and enrollment of children throughout the center, including case management responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities
same as above
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Service field. Early Childhood Certification and a minimum 2 years teaching required.
- 1 year supervisory and administrative/management experience required, preferably in a child development center.
- Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree
Application Instructions
apply at www.holycrossheadstart.org