November 5, 2024

Verner Center for Early Learning

Asheville

FULL TIME

Bilingual Early Childhood Education Center Director - Verner Central

ABOUT VERNER
For over 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a leader in more ways than one: our commitment to developing the youngest among us, our thorough support for families and communities, and our investment in the development of educators. Verner’s centers provide a supportive, inclusive work environment, with a strong emphasis on one-on-one mentorship. Our vision is an early childhood education community where every individual thrives. Ideal applicants are open-minded and willing to work in a team based atmosphere. Fitting into our culture at Verner is just as important as being the most qualified applicant for the position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Center Director is responsible for the effective daily operations and high quality programming in accordance with all Verner policies and procedures and adherence with funding and licensing regulations. The Center Director supervises the non-EHS classroom teaching professionals and other direct support staff for the center. The Center Director partners with the Specialists in support of classrooms, children, and family engagement. This position serves on the Verner Leadership Team.
QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Birth to Kindergarten Education, or a four year degree in a related field that includes 6 classes focusing on early childhood education/development
At least 3 years of experience in management, preferably as a Center Director, and qualified as a Level III Administrator
Ability to provide leadership, training, and supervision
Ability to foster and maintain harmonious staff relations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, stoop, bend and sit on the floor to attend to children’s needs

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicates timely with families about events, concerns, and changes
Works with licensing consultants, regulatory agents, and Early Head Start monitors to meet applicable standards and regulations
Completes health and safety checklists and any other reports required by licensing or EHS
Participates in selection, orientation, and training of all center staff
Supervises and evaluates center staff
Provides oversight to the classroom scheduling and time off request process
Participates in the scheduling of approved training for teaching staff
Conducts quarterly classroom team meetings with the Child Development Specialist
Produces a weekly written communication for center staff
Submits information for Verner family newsletter
Schedules and conducts regular staff meetings
Assists the staff in preparing daily, weekly, and yearly plans
Completes all staff performance reviews
Arranges for teachers to make home visits with parents to ensure parent involvement, participation, and positive parent-center relations
Submits monthly reports such as those required by Smart Start, NCPK, Child Subsidy, and the Child Care and Adult Food Program and any internal reports
Oversees the repair, maintenance, and replacement of indoor and outdoor equipment
Manages approved budget, prepare purchase requests, restock supplies as needed
Ensures that the center building and outdoor learning environments are kept safe and clean at all times
Conducts all safety drills on schedule
Supports the coordination of center events and attends
Tracks supervisions, observations and evaluations and submits monthly
Assumes other duties as required: Including, but not limited to, providing breaks; assuming the role of teacher in the classroom; or parents; and serving and cleaning up after meals
Support with coverage in classrooms when needed
Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs.
Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

State of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care
Paid continuing education & training opportunities
Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employment.
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Matching 403(b) retirement plan
5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)

Verner Center for Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All Verner centers embrace DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) as organizing principles to foster safe and inclusive workplaces.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
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