Pay Grade: 822 (Min 226.44 per day) Work Days: 198

Primary Purpose: Responsible for managing the daily operation of the Plano ISD Employee Child Care, and supervising employees at the specified employee childcare location following Texas Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing and Plano Independent School District guidelines

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Certified by Texas Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing to have met education and experience requirements to be a director of a childcare center
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Per the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, employees must attend a pre-service training (24 training hours) within 90 days of hire for new employees in licensed centers who have less than 2 years' experience in regulated child care; the 24 hours MUST be completed before the employee may be counted in the child/caregiver ratio.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge and implementation of Minimum Standards for Directors as mandated by the Texas Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing
• Demonstrates good judgment in decision making and initiative
• Comprehensive knowledge of childcare operations and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Three to five successful years' experience managing childcare facilities (preferred)
• Evidence of experience in managing a budget (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the day to day functioning of the childcare center by managing staff at site, overseeing orientation of new staff members and acting as a liaison between the school and other departments (maintenance, central, etc.)
• Implement policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center
• Ensure the safety and protection of the children at the childcare center
• Develop an understanding of the core components of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Assist in implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques in the classrooms for early childhood
• Assure the center adheres to the budget and the program is cost effective
• Develop appropriate curriculum for the children that is suitable for the child's age, developmental stage, and personal interest
• Provide accurate and meaningful Annual Performance Evaluations for all childcare staff with guidance from the coordinator
• Attend bi-monthly meetings with coordinator to discuss over all operation of center including but not limited to: Enrollment, staff, attendance, parent concerns, supplies, curriculum and special activities
• Provide assistance with training and professional development of all childcare staff
• Assure consistent compliance with all Texas Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards and Plano ISD, including maintenance of annual fire, health and gas line inspections
• Maintain high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
• Oversee the maintenance of staff and children's files according to Texas Department of Health and Human Services/Child Care Licensing requirements
• Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed
• Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of a child development program
• Attain and maintain membership in Texas Child Care Associations for the betterment of young children
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise all staff of the childcare center
• Provide immediate feedback to staff, when needed
• Oversee and be knowledgeable of activities throughout the center
• Provide guidance and model to staff, when needed
• Provide immediate response and intervention during emergencies to staff and children

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands: Interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district wide and / or statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds