Executive Director

• The Brookwood School
  Job Description for Executive Director
  Responsible To: Board of Trustees
  
  
  Basic Function: Plan, implement and administer all Child Care Program operations including
  summer care, as well as activities to meet the established requirements of the New York State
  Office of Children and & Family Services (OCFS) Day Care Licensure. Take a direct role in the
  admission of students in the Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School Age Childcare programs.
  Performance Responsibilities:
  1. Supervises the total operations and maintenance of the program
  2. Plans, organizes, and establishes the type of physical facility necessary to meet NYS
  Daycare Regulations.
  3. Implements program activities.
  4. Supervises, monitors and submits performance evaluations.
  5. Admissions for the programs:
   Meet with each prospective parent.
   Give tours of the facility, sharing our program, some history and information
  methods.
  
  
  6. Ensure reports are submitted timely and are properly reviewed for accuracy.
  7. Work with business manager, accountant and treasurer to develop annual budget. Monitor
  program budget throughout the year.
  8. Monitor program progress, reporting progress monthly and submitting any necessary
  operational plan adjustments quarterly
  9. Develop and implement plan and meet program staffing needs including, but not limited
  to ensuring recruitment, hiring, orientation and professional development of qualified
  staff.
  10. Ensure adequate orientation of programs staff to their roles and responsibilities, the
  program and OCFS and the Brookwood School’s policies and procedures.
  Knowledge of:
   Activity planning for child development program.
   Theories of parent-child relationships.
   Policies, procedures and philosophy of child development program.
   Principles of supervision and training.
   Health and Safety precautions and procedures.
   Budget preparation and control.
   Equipment, materials and supplies used in child care program.
   Oral and written communication skills.
   Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  
  
  Ability to:
   Plan and direct the activities of the program.
   Plan, develop, organize and evaluate activities and experience for children.
   Develop and revise materials appropriate for assigned levels.
   Purchase, inventory, store and maintain supplies and equipment for the program.
   Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, children, students and
  parents. Provide work direction and guidance to program employees, volunteers and
  children, work independently with little direction.
   Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective course action.
   Complete work with many interruptions.
   Maintain a healthy and safe work environment
   Apply first aid as needed.
   Apply an explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
   Lift heavy objects.
   Plan and organize work.
   Meet schedule and timelines.
   Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  Admissions:
   Follow up on inquires to the school.
   Meet with each prospective parent.
   Give tours of the facility
  
  
  Evaluations: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually and on an ongoing basis by the
  Board of Trustees.
  Minimum qualifications: Must meet the requirements of New York State Child Day Care
  Regulations, as described by the New York State Office of Child and Family Services, to hold
  the title of “Director.”
  
  
  (i) a Bachelor’s degree, including or in addition to 12 credits in Early
  Childhood, Child Development or a related field; one year of full-time
  teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day
  
  
  care home or other early childhood program; and one year of experience
  supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work; or
  (ii) OR a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential;
  one year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or
  group family day care home or other early childhood program; and one
  year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related
  field of work; or
  (iii) OR an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or related field, with a
  plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree or a New York State
  Children’s Program Administrator Credential; two years of full-time
  teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care
  home or other early childhood program; and two years of experience
  supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work; or
  (iv) OR a Child Development Associate Credential or other Office-
  recognized credential, with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree
  or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; two
  years of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or
  group family day care home or other early childhood program; and two
  years of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related
  field of work.
  
  

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