Center Director IV; Dakota Circle​/Franklin

Supervisory Responsibilities

Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Bus Drivers, Food Services Assistants and Mental Health (MH)/Inclusion Assistants indirectly.

Overall responsibility for the operation of a Head Start (HS) 0 to 5 center with six or more classes at a site that provides transportation services. Responsible for the coordination of entire center operations in accordance with Community Care Licensing (CCL) and per Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), philosophy and mission.

Assist in the fulfillment of the Agency’s vision, “A strong Fresno County where people have resources to shape their future free from poverty.”

• Directly supervises and evaluates teachers and supervises the evaluations of teacher assistants.
• Conducts training and provides guidance/feedback to classroom staff relative to education service goals, objectives and operation.
• Reviews teachers’ files and reports weekly to ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Reviews teachers’ posted Weekly Activity Plans for developmental appropriateness and for compliance with the Fresno EOC HHS curriculums.
• Coordinates and monitors nutrition compliance and activities at the center.
• Reviews and approves assigned staff’s time sheets and related records for assigned center staff.

• Regularly communicates and collaborates with supervisor to ensure the delivery of quality services to children, families and the community.
• Serves as a Bus Monitor as needed.
• Coordinates work schedules with center staff to ensure that the office is staffed during the center operating hours.
• Coordinates the scheduling of site activities involving all HS 0 to 5 program service areas including trainings, meetings, orientation etc.
• Coordinates education staff’s activities including staff meetings, scheduling work hours and assigning job tasks.
• Ensures that classes are staffed to meet the necessary staff/child ratio mandated by CCL and HSPPS.
• Coordinates with ECE Specialist in overseeing the implementation of the HS 0 to 5 curriculum and training of teaching staff.
• Reviews, organizes and maintains accurate records and appropriate personnel files as mandated by CCL and HS 0 to 5 program.
• Submits reports and evaluations as required in a timely manner.
• Promotes parent engagement by attending parent and LPM meetings to share information and provide resources when appropriate.
• Promotes parent/family engagement in various program activities, such as volunteering in the classroom, family/child home activities, attending program workshops and meetings, etc.
• Coordinates with the Family/Community Services staff in setting up personnel, budget, and other parent committees.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and for center security (LIC 610, evacuation/disaster drills, lockdowns, etc.).
• Maintains ongoing accident prevention and playground safety programs in accordance with Frenso EOC’s policies and procedures, CAL OSHA guidelines (SB198) plan, and HS 0 to 5 policies and procedures.
• Develops transportation routes, schedules, bus stops and maintains compliance with all rules and regulations governing the transportation of children in collaboration with Consolidated Transportation Service Agency (CTSA) and assigned bus driver.
• Coordinates preparation and monitoring of site budget.
• Orders and maintains adequate classroom Supplies, approved nutritional items for meals and maintenance supplies.
• Attends and participates in Teacher (TD)/Center Director (CD) meetings, site meetings, case conferences, parent LPM meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Schedules and conducts monthly education staff meetings and center safety meetings.
• Brings concerns/problems to the attention of the assigned Specialist or Service Area Coordinator/Manager in a timely manner.

• Serves and substitutes in classrooms as needed to maintain required ratios, supervision, health and safety, etc.
• Ensures that the center has a safe and healthy environment for children.
• Monitors and observes classroom on a routine basis and provides written reports and guidance/feedback as required.

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