Child Development Site Director

Child Development Site Director
Child Development Site Director Job Description:Under general administrative direction, plan, develop and administer, through subordinates, the delivery of early childhood education, nutrition, health, and social services as part of the Head Start program.Plan, organize, direct and evaluate program elements relating to the delivery of services for Early Head Start and Head Start Programs. Develop polices and procedures to ensure that needs of participants and their families are met. Provide oversight for supply and equipment purchasing within budgetary constraints. Responsible for facilities and equipment maintenance.
Direct community outreach, marketing activities, and design and implement a family resource library. Link families to community and social service resources; act as a liaison between parents and social service agencies; Finalize memorandums of understandings with local entities to ensure the availability of a comprehensive array of services.
Monitor the preparation required by government agencies; prepare reports and correspondences; respond to inquires from outside agencies and make presentations to support Head Start activities as required. Represent the Company at various professional, governmental and public meetings concerning the services provided through the Program. Make presentations to community groups and others as required.
Read, implement and provide training to designated staff regarding the various operating policies and procedures, including curriculum implementation, safety program, and emergency and health issues. Provide support in maintaining and organizing the parent center committees and councils. Coordinate the interviewing, selection, orientation and ongoing training of staff in collaboration with Policy Council.
REQUIREMENTS
Child Development Site Director Job Requirements:
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the California Department of Education, Child Development Division and the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing program regulations, funding terms and conditions (Title 5 and Title 22).
Bachelors degree and/or ten years management and supervision of early childhood education and services, and possession of Site Supervisor permit.
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families
Exercise sound judgment, establish and meet timelines, plan. Coordinate and implement school site programs.
Possession of pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.