Early Childhood Education Program Director
Full Time
Brookings, SD 57006
Posted
Job description
TITLE: Early Childhood Education Director
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
CLASSIFIED: Exempt
MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
JOB SUMMARY:
The ECE Program Director is responsible for implementing the 5 key elements of positive youth development in their daily interactions with youth as well as their employees and is responsible for the supervision and review of the hourly program plans, impact programs in the Unit, and staff scheduling. The ECE Program Director will engage with Club parents daily on youth behaviors, Club events, etc. as assigned. All employees of the Boys & Girls Club will be expected to uphold the mission of the Club.
JOB DUTIES:
- Ensure compliance with licensing requirements including ratios, documentation, programming, etc.
- Ensure ECE staff implement the 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.
- Exhibit the Club Values of excellence, impact-driven, teamwork, and good character.
- Lead discipline and guidance for youth having behavioral challenges and assist with the creation and implementation of youth success plans.
- Facilitate and attend Club training, including the monthly all-staff meetings.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and disciplining Club employees as assigned.
- Supervise assigned employees, which includes writing 60-day reviews, and performance plans, and holding weekly and bi-weekly one on one meetings.
- Ensure that all weekly or bi-weekly meetings for ECE staff occur.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of Unit special events.
- Assist with budget tracking in the priority outcomes of Academic Success, Good Character and Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles.
- Build relationships with Club parents through parent orientations, phone calls, e-mails, daily communication, etc.
- Responsible for budget tracking for the Early Childhood Education department
- Lead in the recruitment and marketing of all Early Childhood Education programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
CLUB VALUES:
- Excellence: We strive for excellence within our staff, programs, board, and environment
- Leads by example and role models values and behaviors with people and projects.
- Professional in appearance (following Club dress code), confident in word and body language.
- Impact Driven: We believe that every person, youth, and staff can reach their full potential when guided by high expectations and impact-driven decisions.
- Hold all youth, co-workers, supervisors, staff, volunteers, and oneself in setting high goals in behavior and performance. Accountability is taken for own actions.
- Displays passion for what one does within and for the organization.
- Teamwork: By staying flexible and working as a team, we believe we can obtain success in meeting our individual and group goals.
- Does not serve as a ‘sound board’ for negative comments or actions anywhere.
- Gives feedback constructively and takes feedback with an open mind.
- Good Character: We value respect, understanding, honesty, equality, patience, and trust.
- Behaviors, attitude, and performance are excellent, including when no one is looking.
- Approaches and informs supervisor of any and all concerns first.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited University
- Experience working with youth of ages 3 through Kindergarten
- Management/Supervisory Experience
- Must be able to understand, implement, and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.
- Must be able to provide leadership, on-the-spot and reflective feedback, and supervision to assigned employees to ensure they too understand and demonstrate principles of behavior management and other youth treatment modalities, per the Club training and values of fun, supportive relationships, recognition, opportunities and expectations, and safety.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe, interact, and communicate with youth, staff, volunteers, parents, etc. at the Club to ensure the safety of the space and others, provide guidance and reflection per the Club priority outcomes and goals
- Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time throughout a shift
- Ability to operate various types of general office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, etc.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
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