Director of The Early Learning Center - Georgetown University Law Center

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Conveniently located on the lower level of the Gewirz Student Center, the Georgetown Law Early Learning Center program follows the academic calendar with an extended summer program and is accredited by NAEYC. The Early Learning Center has been designed to meet the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual need of children in a safe, nurturing environment. The Director of The Early Learning Center provides leadership, vision, and management for the Georgetown Law Early Learning Center that ensures a welcoming, safe, and enriching environment with age-appropriate curriculum where children and families can succeed. S/he manages the resources for the center and assures compliance with all licensing, immunization , and university requirements. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Administration and Chief Operating Office, the Director of The Early Learning Center has duties that include but are not limited to:

Program Leadership and Operations

• Oversee/manage all operational aspects of the Center, developing, directing, and supervising the programming of the Center.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and operational efficiency, and plan for program improvement.
• Oversee development, implementation, and interpretation of Center policies and procedures - including admissions, enrollment, attendance, and tuition and program goals.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for program expansion as is appropriate and feasible.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of all applicable Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, making sure that the adult-to-child ratios are maintained.
• Report unusual incidents and evidence of child abuse and neglect that comes to the Facility staff's attention.
• Provide tours for families interested in enrollment at the ELC, overseeing required documentation and filing system for all ELC children, family, and staff.
• Oversee a comprehensive curriculum that meets the individual needs of each child, ensuring child development assessments are done within 90 days and at least once annually thereafter.
• Ensure Parent-Teacher conferences are held 2 times per school year as well as prepare and annually review all aspects of the center's emergency action plan.

Supervision

• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and retain full-time qualified professional staff and volunteers, preparing work schedules that meet the staffing needs of the ELC.
• Implement pre-service, orientation and annual health and safety training for each staff member and volunteer, as required.
• Monitor when staff members complete pre-service, orientation, and annual training, verifying their completion.
• Ensure that all staff members maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification training in a document that is available during inspections.
• Ensure that staff members have access to ongoing professional development through registration in the District of Columbia's Early Learning Professional Development Information System.
• Supervise and serve as a role model for teaching and interaction with children and parents.

Fiscal Management

• Develop and monitor budgets, tuition structure, and rates.
• Develop and oversee procedures for ordering supplies, food, and purchasing equipment.
• Ensure/oversee proper accounting ofincome and expenses.
• Monitor effectiveness/efficiency of billing and tuition collection policies and procedures.

Maintaining Center Environment

• Ensure that the written contingency plans for their Facility is applicable for all hours of the day, days of the week, and weeks of the year.
• Ensure the maintenance of a safe, clean, attractive, and stimulating environment; ensuring effective coordination with University facilities and housekeeping contractors.
• Schedule annual cleaning, painting or other maintenance to be done during the annual training week with Facilities.
• Schedule annual playground professional inspections, monitoring daily playground inspections and reporting any necessary maintenance.
• Monitor water temperature to meet the licensing requirement and monitor documentation of PMI (Pest Maintenance Inspection) monthly.

Client (Family) Relations

• Ensure that parents and guardians continuously have an opportunity to be involved in the program and in the activities of the Center.
• Develop and facilitate supportive relationships with children and their families.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, address questions and concerns, and communicate regularly with families in person or via email.
• Participate as an integral member of the Parent Advisory Committee, providing timely and relevant resources and information.

University/Local Community Relations

• Serve as liaison to and resource for the greater Georgetown Community.
• Represent the Center's mission and program to individuals and departments within Georgetown University, regularly reporting to and consulting with the Parent Advisory Committee and other University committees as appropriate.
• Develop relationships with other campus departments that deal with children's issues for possible collaboration and/or program enrichment.
• Develop and keep abreast of alternatives for local child care referrals.
• Maintain positive relationships with the Early Intervention community, including appropriate agencies in surrounding jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, with at least fifteen(15)semester credit hours, or its recognized equivalent, in early childhood development, early childhood education, elementary education, or earlyspecialeducation
• At least one (1)year supervised experience working with children in a licensed District of Columbia Child Development Center or its equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in staff hiring, supervision, and response to parent and community concerns
• Organization andtime management skills, strong interpersonal skills, budget management, written, and verbal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education with 5 years ofexperience working in a high quality early childhood setting (preferably a campus-based child care program)

Current Georgetown Employees:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Director-of-The-Early-Learning-Center---Georgetown-University-Law-Center_JR06261





Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-c7aecd75c9dc5b499356f7c91c53ca24