Early Childhood Center (ECC) Director
The St. Matthew Parish Early Childhood Center Director will manage the operation of the St. Matthew Child Care Center and supervise the Jaguar Xtension Program. The St. Matthew Child Care Center currently enrolls approximately 100 students, ranging from infant through preschool and the Jaguar Xtension before/after school program and summer care program is for our JK-5th-grade students of St. Matthew Elementary School, with a current enrollment of approximately 95 students.
We are looking for a vibrant individual with the experience necessary and ability to carry out our mission and tradition in a faith-filled Catholic environment.
The Director will be responsible for:
- Establishing and maintaining a balanced, approved operating budget
- Establishing and monitoring fee collection
- Projecting staffing needs
- Maintaining enrollment of children in the programs
- Recruiting, hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff
- Serving as the director of a record for DHS licensing
- Working with families and faculty to create a "best practices" and faith-filled environment
- Ensuring compliance with DHS licensing regulations
- Monitoring dietary requirements and safety standards
- Maintaining quality and developmentally appropriate curriculum
The St. Matthew Early Childhood Center is NAEYC approved.