Standards and Qualifications

School Director

Plan, direct, and coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of child care center. Responsible for developing and planning operational procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintains parent satisfaction, parent relationships.
2. Establishes and implements short-and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
3. Enrollment building and marketing initiatives.
4. Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish LLA's goals and objectives; recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates teachers and staff.
5. Develops and manages annual budgets for center and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
6. Develops and implements operational procedures and practices to ensure a dafe and healthy environment for children.
7. Serves as a co-liaison between teachers, parents, and the FLNA for information, counseling, referrals, and problem resolution.
8. Represents LLA to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, and / or the general public / local community.
9. Recommends and participates in the development of policies and procedures.
10. Plans, develops and implements strategies for generating resources and / or revenues for the school.
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele and / or media sources.
• Knowledge of faculty and / or staff hiring procedures.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Counseling and behavior management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Assessment and referral skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and wrok effectively within a diverse community.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to identify and secure alternative funding / revenue sources.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within speciality area.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial / business analysis techniques.
• Knowledge and skills in MS-Office productivity suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project).

Qualifications:

Equivalent of a four-year degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field; minimum of five years experience, comprised of at least three years as a center director and two years as a lead teacher. Must possess their Montessori Administrator Certificate or be in the process of earning it.