Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
The Director will be responsible for coordination of program education programs for children ages 2-12 for the Early Learning Center. The Center Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning licensing and National Accreditations, planning, implementing and supervising all child care programs and assessing and maintain the fiscal and program needs of the center. This position is funded through Title III sponsored funds. Continuation of employment is based upon the availability of funds.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Oversees day-to-day operation of the Early Learning Center, ensuring that employees work is in compliance with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning licensing requirements and the guidelines established by NAEYC.
- Supervises work of teaching staff, office staff, support staff and work-study students.
- Provides customer service, including information pertaining to organizational procedures and policies, rules, policies and regulations, and standards of care.
- Serves as Pre-K Director and Coordinator. Coordinates Work-Study program and students.
- Plans, oversees, and maintains yearly budgets and parent tuition accounts for the Early Learning Center.
- Approves time in One USG for all staff and student workers.
- Reviews state policies and implements changes as necessary.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education.
Experience as a classroom teacher of children ages 2-12 years old.
Knowledge of state licensing regulations and standards as well as NAEYC accreditation requirements.
At least 5 years' experience in directing an early childhood program.
Preferred Qualifications
Administrative experience and experience in staff development and parent education.
Proposed Salary
Salary in commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
Unofficial transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of state standards.
- Knowledge of licensing and national accreditation planning.
Skills
- Skilled in planning and instructing.
- Skilled in organizing work, multitasking, and prioritizing tasks.
- Skilled in effective decision-making.
Abilities
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate age communication with students.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to monitor and track student progress.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
