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Minimum Requirements: An Associates of Applied Science degree in child development or a closely related field with six (6) college credit hours in child development and six (6) college credit hours in business management. A closely related field is any educational instruction pertaining to the growth, development, physical or mental care, or education of children ages birth to five (5); and at least two (2) years of experience working with children 0-5 in a licensed child care center; at least one (1) year of experience working in a Head Start program. Supervisory experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge and experience in: child development and early childhood education; the principles of child health, safety and nutrition; adult learning principles; and family dynamics. Must be eligible to qualify as a Center Director under TDFPS Minimum Standards, which includes 6 college credit hours in business management* or possession of acceptable directors certification. Job Summary: The Center Director/Head Start Teacher is responsible for: management and supervision of the Head Start site operations; and providing direction, guidance, support, and supervision to staff. The Center Director/Head Start Teacher is responsible for supervising and instructing children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement childrens individual and group activities to stimulate growth in the areas of language development; literacy; mathematics; creative arts; social and development; and physical development.
• Provide for the health and safety of children in the center, following procedures for hand-washing, dental hygiene practices, sanitation of toys, and toileting. Provide diapering as required. Disinfect work area surfaces as needed. Instruct children in self-help skills and personal hygiene.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, support, provide direction, and evaluate the job performance of assigned staff.
• Provide for systems supporting the open and continuous flow of communications among staff, parents, and families.
• Participate in the interview process and make employment recommendations.
• Train and coach employees in accordance with agency policies.
• Ensure all employees are supervised. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, knowing what the employees are doing and ensuring that they fulfill their assignments and responsibilities.
• Work with the Education Coordinator and Human Resources Department to identify and plan for ongoing staff training and development.
• Complete Performance Appraisals and provide for continuous feedback and improvement recommendations; address employee performance needs.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

All duties are to be performed in accordance with Head Start Standards, TDFPS Minimum Standards, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Cen-Tex Family Services, Inc. (Cen-Tex) policies and procedures.

Ensure all employees comply with the Minimum Standards and Head Start Performance Standards.

Ensure qualified substitutes are scheduled as necessary to meet the Minimum Standards and Head Start Performance Standards.

Manage and supervise Center operations, providing an environment that is conducive to positive and successful education in a manner supporting the health and well-being of children and families served by Cen-Tex.

Provide leadership, act as a resource and organize center operations to provide for best practices in the delivery of services to children and families, including child behavioral and/or learning challenges and concerns, and recommend methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.

Ensure that appropriate child-staff ratio is met while delivering services and that children are supervised always. Providing for this ratio includes se uring substitutes to abide by the required staff/child ratio, and communicating unmet staffing needs to management staff. In addition, the Site Director may be required