at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
THE SALVATION ARMY
North and Central Illinois Division
Child Care
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Site Director
LOCATION/DEPT: Child Care
REPORTS TO: Program Director
FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt
STATUS TYPE: RFT
OUTCOMES
The Site Director is responsible for the operation of a comprehensive child development Head Start Program and fulfilling the obligation of all grants being implemented at the site.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision and Oversight
Conducts regular staff meetings.
Substitutes in the classroom to allow teaching staff to meet the responsibilities of their positions, providing time for GOLD documentation, meetings, classroom preparation, training, etc.
Provide breaks for teachers on a daily basis.
Substitutes in the classroom in the absence of a teacher; i.e. vacation, sick jury duty, etc.
Substitutes in food preparation in the absence of the Cook/Food Aide (directors must maintain the Food and Sanitation Certification) and janitor.
In the absence of the Family Support Worker, attends IEP staffing.
Along with the Family Support Worker, facilitate children's health needs; developing medical and dental collaborations to support on-going and continuous care of enrolled and pre-enrolled children.
Assist the Family Support Worker in meeting the social service needs of families, i.e. family assessments, home visits, and referrals.
Assist in entering assessment data into COPA and GOLD.
Keep the needs of the program foremost while balancing the needs of individual staff.
Represents the Salvation Army and Child Care Department to staff with regard to personnel policies.
Implements Program Policies
Assures that all activities for children are based upon developmentally appropriate practices.
Reports suspected child abuse according to department procedures.
Plans field trips according to the needs of children.
Plans family activities, which include Head Start children based upon the development of those children.
Head Start Requirements
Welcomes and involves parents in the program through orientation meetings, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and celebrations.
Supports communication with parents regarding the center's programs through regular newsletters, bulletin boards, frequent notes, telephone calls, etc.
Oversees the recruitment and enrollment of children. Develops and executes a recruitment plan to meet enrollment requirements for the site. Create flyers or other print materials to promote the program. Identify and visit various local community sites to promote the program and actively recruit (schools, hospitals, social service organizations, etc.). Monitors enrollment and actively seeks to fill slots when enrollment numbers fall below the requirement.
Supervises the education component through classroom observations and providing technical assistance to teachers.
Establishes relationships with other community organizations.
Facilitates staff training by planning workshops, submitting requests for tuition reimbursement, etc.
Assures time for staffing in which all staff with knowledge about a child and his/her family meet and establish plans for individual families and children.
Safety and Health
Monitors monthly fire drills.
Plans for medical emergencies, making sure all staff are familiar with the plan.
Provides first aid supplies and replenishes items when needed.
Monitors posting or evacuation routes and plans, in case of fire or natural disaster.
Reports all accidents to the administrative office, both verbally after critical care has been given, and in writing.
Administrative and Fiscal Responsibilities
Hires staff to fill vacancies as they occur.
Evaluates each staff member on an annual basis, documenting the evaluation process.
Oversees all human resources issues including staffing, performance issues, and supervision.
Assures that the center meets all state and city licensing standards. (Not applicable to Homeless, Family Child Care Homes and Teen Parenting Directors.
Submits accurate and timely reports including:
Child Care Food Program
Petty cash
Request for supplies
Request for use of Parents Funds
Monthly DHS and SA enrollment and Attendance Statistics
Leadership
Establishes future goals for the center and works with other administrative staff to establish goals for the program.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
