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The Center Director is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD

Head Start & Children?s Services; building an understanding of the

center by communicating this mission to staff, families and the

community. This position must comply with all federal, state and local

laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the

federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing

regulations and Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) guidelines,

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Accreditation Criteria. the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

(IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

(DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family

Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start & Children?s

Services policies and procedures. All ABCD Head Start & Children?s

Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are

MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect

to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant

to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 ?? 51A ? 51G. Any staff member

who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her

supervisor immediately. The responsibilities of a particular position

may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the

individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation

will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of

status form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are

subject to Head Start\'s policy on confidentiality. Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Center Management and Operations (70%) Ensure all

staff support and implement the delivery of high quality services for

each content area. Maintain a physical environment that conforms to

governmental and agency standards of safety and cleanliness, is

conducive to optimal growth and development of children and staff at the

center and meets state licensing standards at all times. Responsible for

the overall planning, convening, and documentation of all staff and

parent engagement meetings and activities such as: orientation, Parent

Committee meetings, selection of parent representative to the Policy

Council, training activities, parenting curriculum, center leadership

meetings, selection and placement of children, Community Partners

meetings, and others that may apply. Ensure implementation of a

developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive curriculum as

prescribed and chosen by the Head Start Central Office. Develop,

implement and monitor center recruitment plans to maintain full

enrollment and a waitlist. Ensure staff participation in the overall

center-wide recruitment effort of children. Continuously inspect

building and grounds for cleanliness. Submit requests for needed repairs

and general upkeep, and monitor all facility work and/or

recommendations. Complete applications and reporting with multiple

outside agencies for center related operations such as licensing,

accreditation, QRIS, etc. Participate in department staff meetings and

training sessions. Supervise and maintain accurate and confidentially

center record keeping required by licensing, governmental and agency

policies, such as: a) personnel files and documentation such as but not

limited to hiring packets, training certificates, employee sign-in

sheets, timesheets; b) records of children\'s enrollment, attendance,

progress and all applicable services; c) health and safety inspections,

including fire drills; d) requisitions and inventories; e) in-kind and

non-federal contributions; f) anecdotal records and observations; g)

Other Documentation As Required. Full Job Description Here

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