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Offer: Director- Little Govs Child Learning Center:Austin Peay State UniversityJob description:Director- Little Govs Child Learning CenterPlease see Special Instructions for more details.An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted.
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20121537Staff Working Title: Director- Little Govs Child Learning Center Pay Rate: income is competitive and commensurate with education and practice. Employment Job Category: Administrative/Professional Regular/Temporary: Regular If temporary, list duration: Type of Appointment: Fiscal Contract Period: 12 month Position Summary Information Position Summary: The Director for Little Govs Child Learning Center (LGCLC) reports directly to the Chief of Staff and Executive Director for Student Affairs Administration & Finance and serves as a leader to provide transformative strategy, vision, and operational leadership abilities of providing high-quality early childhood education and care. As a leadership abilities team member, this position is responsible for all program and fiscal administration and supervision of staff, children and volunteers of the LGCLC. The Director plays a critical function in providing high-quality early childhood education and care for children of college students, faculty, staff, and community members supporting the college's mission and commitment to families. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary tasks and Job responsibilities: Administrative and managery leadership abilities • Provide supervision and leadership abilities to Little Govs Child Learning Center. • supervise the hiring, professional development & training, licensing verification of center professional and student staff. • Implement personnel and operating policies in conformity with the standards and guidelines set by the University and regulatory agencies under which the APSU Child Learning Center operates. • Provide oversight to center budget preparation and management; actively seek, acquire, and maintain grants. • Prepare and maintain administrative and business contracts, records, and reports. • Provide leadership abilities to maintain quality facilities that meet and exceed childhood education regulations. • Create and implement a marketing plan to promote the center quality and services. • Implement assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the center's programs. Enrollment and Instructional Management • Develop strategies to attract and retain families, manage enrollment processes, and maintain positive relationships with parents and the community. • Monitor enrollment levels to ensure compliance with findings of reviews, self-assessment plans and community assessments. • Maintain student enrollment and attendance records; this includes enrollment waitlists. • Promote a positive new student enrollment and orientation practice. • Develop and maintain program curriculum to ensure adherence to appropriate practices. • Support a learning-oriented organizational culture that emphasizes quality practices for children, collaborative relationships, continuous improvement, and high performance by developing curriculum. • Meet with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child's development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues. • Maintain, and protect, accurate records on children to include development, immunization, and general health. • Plans and monitors tuition for enrollees in collaboration with the University Bursar. Community and Government Relations • Foster and cultivate good community relations and partnerships, as appropriate to support childhood education. • Determine and maintain necessary requirements and standards to meet mandatory licensing, health and safety regulations from federal, state, and local agencies including the Department of Human Services, Montgomery County Health Department. • Uphold accreditation with the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). Department and Division leadership abilities • Serve as a key leader in assisting the University's response supporting student-parents. • Identifies organizational and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing market and technological demands. • Collaborates with campus partners to provide student-parent support and expand the impact of LGCLC. • Collaborate with campus partners for overall facility management and maintenance. • Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of reports, budgets, and contracts. • Stay informed and educate the University community and stakeholders as needed regarding issues, trends, and regulations affecting childhood education. • Proactively identify opportunities to apply innovation and creativity to address areas of improvement and growth. • Serve on the cabinet leadership abilities team within the Division of Student Affairs. • Participate in related professional organizations for continuing development. • Other tasks as assigned. expertise, expertise, and Abilities: •capability to efficiently operate a personal computer and connected software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). •capability to communicate effectively and appropriately. •capability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. •capability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public. • capability to work with federal, state, and local agencies. • capability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. • capability to lead, develop, and work with a diverse staff. • Advanced oral and written communication expertise. • capability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks. Physical Requirements: » Medium work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications: Required expertise and Qualifications • Bachelor's degree, and a minimum of three (3) years of related practice within an early childhood education program with young children and supervision of staff (Master's Preferred). • expertise of best practices within early childhood education, curriculum development, and learning center development. • expertise of federal, state, and local agency regulations of early childhood education. • leadership abilities expertise that exemplify collaboration, communication, action and advocacy. • capability to work with federal, state, and local agencies. • Demonstrated capability to analyze and assess data. • A background check and criminal records check will be required of the prosperous applicant. Posting Detail Information Open Date: 04/18/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to candidates: An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a minimum of three (3) years work practice in early childhood programs? If yes, please ensure that this practice is clearly indicated on your application. » Yes » No * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher? » Yes » No Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Letter of Recommendation 1 » Letter of Recommendation 2 » Letter of Recommendation 3 Skills:
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