Director of Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC)

000441

Full Time

College of Education

0401482

EHRA (Non-Faculty)

Exec, Admin, Managerial

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The mission of the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) is to provide childcare that encompasses the needs of each child and family in a safe, educational environment. The structure of the ECLC’s focus is on the individual needs of each child, while providing quality, reliable, and safe childcare in preparation for higher education.The ECLC seeks to provide a program of experience designed to attain the following goals: to provide many opportunities for social development and adjustment; to promote development of good health habits; to provide opportunities for self- expression through language, music, art, role playing, dramatizations, and other play experiences.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality care for all children. The Director will be fully responsible for planning and implementing a program that will enrich the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children. The Director will be responsible for maintaining an environment that is free of danger. The Director must have the ability to administer CPR and First Aid. Director must have basic computer knowledge and verbal/written communication skills, will supervise teachers, staff, and childcare workers; implement professional development for teachers and staff; establish and communicate employee policies; and effectively and positively communicate with families and children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director for the ECLC is 50% administration and 50% instruction and reports to the Dean of the College of Education. The Director manages the ECLC including the following responsibilities to:

Confer with families, teachers, and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students’ behavioral or learning problems

Maintain, at all times, high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities

Prepare and submit grant proposals to solicit program funding

Recruit, hire, train, and orientate primary and teachers, staff, and substitutes and recommend personnel actions for programs and services

Participate in the planning and execution of fund-raising activities

Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data

Attend meetings that are required of NC Pre-K Directors and maintain monthly reports

Inspect fire protection equipment, playground surfaces and classroom furniture, and equipment to ensure proper maintenance and repairs are up to date

Attend pre-service and in-service trainings as required to include conferences, seminars, and teaching round tables to stay abreast of current educational trends and styles

Function in all capacities within the facility including the dining room, kitchen, multipurpose room, and play area

Collaborate with BK faculty to support teaching and non-teaching candidates supporting joint activities and service-learning opportunities

Schedule monthly meetings with teachers and staff maintaining the meeting minutes and evaluate program effectiveness

Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for al childcare staff

Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum administrative functions of child development programs

Attain and maintain membership in National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Teach a course each semester for the Birth through Kindergarten program

Master’s degree in Education from an accredited University or College in a related field with a minimum of 5 (five) years experience in a managerial and supervisory capacity is required

Reflect excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal/intrapersonal skills with teachers, staff, children and families

Have experience as a community leader with skills in networking, public relations, time management, persistence, facilitation, self-efficacy, and grant writing

Demonstrate knowledge of technology software and be able to multi-task and problem solve

Demonstrate knowledge about the required state licensing regulations and evaluations to remain compliant and in good standing

Possess and be knowledgeable of professional Early Childhood Professional Standards for North Carolina or the NAEYC Professional Standards

3 (three) years of teaching experience in a licensed early childhood education center.

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).


Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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