Shepherd of the Coast Early Learning Center Hiring for Director of Early Childhood Education at Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time

The Director of the Early Childhood is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, educationally rich and Christ-centered environment for children from infants up to the conclusion of Pre-Kindergarten. The director must continually shape the program to meet student and parent needs. The director is accountable for hiring, training and supervising staff, who through their job and life, reflect the mission of the Early Childhood program and of Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School.

• Ensures the appropriate application of curriculum in all classrooms and collaborates with local ELC agencies to identify research-based practices.
• Oversees social, academic, and emotional development of the students
• Develops and implements program operating policies and activities as required and develops cost estimates for future program needs.
• Maintain ongoing budget for programming needs
• Identifies, plans, develops, schedules, and provides in-service training and evaluation of staff.
• Ensures that the program conforms to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements and fosters positive relationships with appropriate agents.
• Recruits and schedules children; maintains accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization, and general health; conducts program registration, and maintains appropriate files and waiting lists.
• Prepares reports to all required agencies
• Implements contracts with funding agencies.
• Assists staff in preparing for and presenting early childhood programs and activities; directs the organization and follow-up of special activities such as off-campus field trips; assists as necessary with duties of instructional assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of Early Childhood Education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field of study
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Florida Childcare Director credential
• Infant/child CPR & First Aid

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location