Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers · 3 weeks ago
Child Development Center Director- Blessed Sacrament Child Development Center
San Antonio,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a qualified Center Director for the Blessed Sacrament Early Childhood Program. The Center Director will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for the program, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining program excellence while nurturing the development of children from birth through five years of age.
Responsibilities
Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization, including but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors' names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member who promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintain, at all times, high-quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
Supervise all staff members of the childcare center, including substitute staff
Oversee the hiring process and orientation for all new staff
Provide accurate and meaningful annual performance evaluations for all childcare staff
Develop a budget for the center and establish controls to ensure that the center adheres to the budget
Ensure that the program is cost-effective, and funds are managed prudently
Oversee the day-to-day functions of the childcare center and manage staff
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center
Assure consistent compliance with all Texas DFPS Minimum Standards, including maintenance of annual fire, health, and other inspections
Coordinate the annual licensing of the childcare center with DFPS
Oversee the maintenance of files according to DFPS requirements
Maintain open, consistent, and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance, and support as needed
Provide reliable, accurate, and timely information about the childcare center to interested parties
Assist in other projects as assigned by the Principal
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and Child Development Center
Follow the attendance policy as assigned by the location
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor
Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs
Oversee the training and professional development of all childcare staff
Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Represent the center in a professional, courteous, and positive manner at all times
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
Effectively communicate with staff, students, and their families
Perform all duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Three years of experience as a classroom teacher of young children
Three to five successful years' experience managing childcare
Reliable transportation
Valid driver's license
Valid vehicle insurance
Thorough understanding of childcare center operations
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer, and interpersonal skills
Ability to coordinate center functions
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Knowledge and implementation of Texas childcare guidelines and state licensing
Comprehensive knowledge and proven success in implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices
Accepts and respects differences in children, parents, and coworkers
Ability to manage a budget
Preferred
Certified as a Director of a child care center per the Texas Health and Human Services preferred
Benefits
Paid Holidays/Holy Days
403b Retirement
401 (a) Pension Plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Company
Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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