Florida Gulf Coast University Innovative Education & Partnerships

Director

• Oversees the daily operations of the child development center, including managing operating budget, hiring and supervising staff, maintaining license and accreditation status, and identifying and pursuing fundraising efforts.
• Responsible for directing the Center and providing programmatic and instructional leadership to obtain and maintain National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation as outlined in the mission and vision of the center.
• Serves as a Teaching Director, teaching infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children on a limited basis as needed for ratio and/or coverage.
• Serves as liaison for the Center, University, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure that childcare routines are consistent with good child development principles.
• Ensures the health, safety, welfare, and accountability of children through constant supervision; and that parents receive adequate information about their child’s experiences.
• Maintains written records monitoring child’s progress in all areas of development.
• Provides supervision to staff and includes staff in planning and assignments.
• Coordinates and oversees special projects.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Director, Early Learning Child Development Center