School Director (Northwest)
Company: Family Star Inc
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
About Family StarFamily Star Montessori School has provided a
transformative early childhood education for over 25 years. Just
one of a handful of institutions across the country that is both a
Montessori school and an Early Head Start/Head Start agency, Family
Star fosters holistic programming to children and families.Family
Star's unique non-profit program operates from two locations in the
heart of beautiful Denver, Colorado. Its Montessori program,
aligned with the principles and practices of the Association
Montessori Internationale, is committed to supporting children and
families of all backgrounds and abilities in a language-rich,
family-focused, economically diverse environment. With 80% of
children and families living below the federal poverty level, the
program serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from infancy to
age six in a year-round, full-day Montessori and Early Head
Start/Head Start setting.Family Star is currently seeking to fill
the position of School Director for our Northwest Denver location.
The School Director is responsible for managing and directing
comprehensive services for children, families, and the community to
ensure that the school exemplifies and maintains a quality child
development program and sustains a positive, safe and healthy
school environment where children, parents and staff thrive. If you
want to make a difference in the lives of some of Denver's most
vulnerable population, Family Star is the place for you!Major
Responsibilities for the School Director include, but are not
limited to:Program Administration--- Provide guidance and
leadership to school staff to increase quality of the educational
environment.--- Partner with the Child Family Advocate Supervisor,
program and school staff on the enrollment and transition process
for the school.--- Monitor and ensure staff / child ratios at all
times, including but not limited to scheduled breaks, lunches, and
planning time to comply with Early Head Start, Head Start and
licensing regulations.--- Collaborate with Disabilities / Mental
Health Manager to provide direction and implementation of IFSP /
IEP goals.--- Provide support to Health/Nutrition Manager and
partner on implementation of daily health procedures and
operations.--- Assure overall cleanliness and maintenance of the
building and maintenance of school equipment.--- Develop, formulate
and manage annual school budget. Monitor and evaluate expenses
within budgetary allowances.--- Conduct routine staff meetings to
determine classroom needs and teacher concerns.--- Respond
diplomatically to questions and concerns from parents, licensing
representatives, and the community in a timely and professional
manner.--- Represent education internally and Family Star in the
community.--- Promote, support, and sustain optimal customer
service in the school and organization.--- Manage daily operations
of school. This includes managing time off requests of staff.---
Ensure that all licensing regulations are followed. Oversee and
maintain all staff files ensuring all required paperwork is up to
date and maintained. Ensure information is inputted into needed
content areas.--- Provide ideas and structure with Professional
Development planning and facilitation.--- Participate in Program,
Enrollment, Forecasting and Leadership meetings. Facilitate faculty
meetings. Attend other meetings and work on task forces as
needed.Family Partnerships--- Develop partnerships with caregivers
and support them as primary educators of their children.---
Organize and manage monthly family engagement
activities.Supervision / Human Resources--- Schedule interviews for
hiring lead teachers, teachers and teaching assistants.---
Supervise and evaluate direct reports (lead teachers, floater,
Assistant Director and administrative assistant) performance
annually.--- Meet with individuals and teams on a consistent
basis.--- Conduct performance evaluations that include working with
direct reports to develop professional development plans,
performance improvement plans, and implementing classroom action
plans.--- Support lead teachers in supervising and evaluating
performance of teacher assistants, which includes developing
professional development plans and performance improvement
plans.--- Complete formal and informal observations of teaching
staff to ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate
practices, individual planning and instruction, and the adherence
to the programs curriculum and educational timeline.--- Collaborate
and provide coaching/mentoring for the teaching staff with variety
of outside coaches and resources to support trauma informed
practice in an authentic Montessori environment.--- Coach and
mentor all classroom staff on the Montessori curriculum, effective
classroom management, parent relations, and national, state, and
program rules and regulations.In conjunction with direct supervisor
and Human Resources Director, conduct employee disciplinary action,
as appropriate.Leadership--- As member of leadership team, provide
ideas and look for ways to increase capacity and resources.---
Collaborate with directors to improve internal processes.Program
Monitoring--- Assure consistent fulfillment and guide staff in
complying with requirements of the Child and Adult Food Program,
Child Care Licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, Department
of Health, Qualistar, the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation, and Family Star policies and
procedures.--- Monitor all program requirements accurately to
ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, parents and
staff.--- Coordinate classroom support from funding agencies such
as CPP, DPP, Qualistar and AMI/AMS Standards.--- Ensure all
classroom paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely
manner.--- Other duties as necessary.
Requirements:
School Director Requirements:--- BA/BS in Early Childhood Education
or related field ORBA/BS in non-related field along with 24 credit
hours in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited
college or university OR an early childhood professional Credential
Level IV Version 2.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of
Education.--- Must meet State of Colorado Department of Human
Services Center Director Qualifications and must have and maintain
current center director licensure.--- 3-5 years supervisory
experience in an early childhood education setting.--- 3-5 years'
experience as Director of a large child care facility.--- 1- 3
years' experience supervising staff and leading a classroom
team.--- Must be motivated and able to work independently as well
as part of a team.--- Must demonstrate a positive attitude with a
commitment to customer service.--- Must have excellent oral and
written proficiency in the English language.--- Must be able to
work the hours of the position based on the organization's
needs.--- Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal
Precautions, and Medication Administration or they must be obtained
within the initial review period.--- Must complete clearance of a
background check, post-offer, and pre-employment physical.Desired
Qualifications/Skills/Licenses/Certifications:o MA/MS in Early
Childhood Education or related field ORo MA/MS in non-related field
along with 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.o Infant /
Toddler Montessori Certification.o 5-7 years' supervisory
experience in an early childhood education setting.o 3-5 years'
experience in EHS/HS.o 5-7 years' experience working in a
Montessori setting.o Montessori Training.o Experience working with
children and families of diverse populations.o Bilingual or basic
understanding of Spanish.Physical Requirements:--- This position
requires the ability to perform the following job requirements,
with or without reasonable accommodations: driving/sitting a car;
walking; standing; bending; typing; kneeling/sitting on the floor;
rising from kneeling/sitting position; lifting and carrying
children up to age 6 years of age; and raising arms above the head;
independent thinking, and ability to meet time-sensitive
deadlines.PI182005608
Keywords: Family Star Inc, Aurora , School Director (Northwest), Executive , Aurora, Colorado
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