KOCO Center Director

What You'll Do

Financial

maintaining fiscal responsibility, budgeting, payroll, taxes, bank statement reconciliation, accounts

receivable, accounts payable (Quickbooks Desktop, Brightwheel App);      

communicating with & providing reports to auditor to prepare annual audit

Nonprofit

allocating resources efficiently while upholding Mission Statement;

following chain-of-command to communicate with Board of Directors;

attending monthly board meetings;

utilizing nonprofit resources effectively (Pro Bono Partnership, Tech Soup, CHEFA, etc.)

Marketing

maintaining website, social media platforms;

publishing monthly newsletter KOCOmotions;

advertising in local venues

Personnel

hiring, onboarding, training, managing and evaluating staff;

supervising junior administrators;

observing individual staff as needed;

addressing staff concerns with respect and discretion, in a timely manner;

keeping CT OEC BCIS and CT OEC Registry current;

scheduling staff to maximize both program quality and financial stability;

processing weekly payroll (ADP)

Students

supervising curriculum (Pinnacle, Get Set for School, Early Learning Matters, Investigations);

coordinating Visiting Curriculum (classroom visitors);

providing appropriate classroom environment (storage, ordering, distribution);

observing classrooms (SACERS, ECERS, ITERS);

observing individual students as needed

Families

maximizing enrollment;

communicating policies in a clear and helpful manner;

providing support and guidance in a tactful manner;

addressing concerns respectfully and effectively;

providing ECE resources to families

Facility

tasking Operations Supervisor with health & safety assignments;

meeting health & safety standards set by state and local agencies (East Hampton Fire Dept., Chatham Health District, CT Office of Early Childhood);

engaging outside trade professionals (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.) as needed

Community

attending monthly meetings of Early Childhood Council, Early Childhood Consultation Partnership;

acting as a resource for local early childhood professionals;

representing KOCO during special events (Trunk or Treat, etc.)

Requirements

Interpersonal

tact, discretion, good judgment, ability to multitask;

positive attitude, resilience, self-starting;

enthusiasm and energy

Education, Experience & Certifications

minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field (Master’s preferred);

minimum of 2 years experience in child care administration;

completion of CT OEC-approved Director’s Course within 1 year of hire;

certification in FA-CPR, medication administration, CT OEC Head Teacher within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development