Site Director I

Company: Open Sky Education
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Job Purpose
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Under the direction of the Regional Director and SD III the Site Director will plan and ensure the care, instruction and supervision of children enrolled in Compass Educational Programs at the assigned site. The Site Director I will work closely with regional leadership and site team members to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the children at the center.
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Essential Responsibilities
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• Consistently executes plans that align with Compass Educational Programs' mission of serving families and children in a Christian environment, organizational values and beliefs, policies and local and national standards
• Participates in delivering Christian faith formation and character formation initiatives at assigned site
• Articulates and promotes the importance of early childhood education (ECE) and informal school-age development
• Builds relationships quickly with prospective and currently enrolled families
• Ensures that the teacher and mentors are monitoring the success of each child by consistently checking documentation and providing regular family communication
• Ensures mentors instruct children using developmentally appropriate practices while consistently and effectively utilizing Compass Education Model curriculum and strategies
• Stays abreast of ECE and before/after care trends by reading local and national research reports, studies, and related articles
• Serves as direct supervisor over site team members when Regional Director/Area Manager is unavailable
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with state licensing authorities, community contacts and Open Sky Education national team.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as organizational policies and procedures
• Work with the site staff to plan and implement curriculum, create a stimulating and educational environment, and meet the individual needs of children enrolled in the program
• Follow agency policy for submitting team member payroll time approval; Hold staff accountable for time management through reviewing and approving time allocations, and scheduled/unscheduled time
• Conduct phone screens and formal interviews to assess potential match for employment; Follow organizations procedures for hiring
• Ensure inventory is well maintained and restocked as necessary. Order supplies, equipment and materials according to policy and submit timely reimbursement documentation
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required --
  Competencies
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  Serving Leader
  • Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for Compass functions Collaborative Relationships
    • Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
    • Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities Resource Management
      • Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement progress reports and parent communication, etc. Forming Character
        • Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
        • Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to site-wide behavioral expectations
        • Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development --
          Academic Excellence
          • Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
          • Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year
          • Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments --
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            Qualifications
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            • Minimum Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
            • Meet State Director Childcare Licensing requirements, or obtain within 3 months of employment
            • At least one to two years of experience managing employees
            • First Aide/CPR certificate
            • At least two years of experience working with children, Christian environment preferred
              • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
              • Minimum 21 years of age due to licensing requirements --
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                An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
                -- We chose the name "Open Sky Education" for a reason. We believe that we all do better work when we're looking up. Looking up often leads to the discovery of a cause or context that is greater than yourself. One that inspires you to serve selflessly and leads to more fulfilling work. We refer to this as "Greater Purpose." It's what inspires our work in the classroom, in the board room, and in communities we serve. With this perspective, we can be true serving leaders, advancing ideas that are bigger than us, for the benefit of others.

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