Daycare Director

Crest Unified School District No. 479 • www.usd479.org

Crest Unified School District No. 479 is seeking applicants for the position of Daycare Director.

Responsibilities for this position will include the following:

·         Participate in the ongoing development/revision, implementation, and monitoring/assessment of curriculum.

·         Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the school.

·         Effectively utilize the expertise of other district professionals and/or outside consultants to support instruction/student achievement.

·         Provide for effective programs and processes to support student conduct, attendance, academic progress, parental involvement, and increase the number of early childhood partnerships.

·         Develop and maintain documentation relative to program funding (i.e. Grants and Awards)

·         Organize the school day/year to provide for efficient operation of the school.  Appropriately delegate duties for effective utilization of staff while assuming final responsibility for the overall school program. 

·         Manage, supervise, and secure substitutes in the daycare.

·         Comply with legal and regulatory requirements as provided by state and federal law.

·         Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to:

o   Child abuse reporting

o   Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

·         Provide the Superintendent with regular updates on the status of the daycare.

Qualifications:

         Degree from an accredited college/university (preferred)

         Kansas State Licensure with endorsement appropriate to the assignment.

         Two years of successful experience in an accredited school or daycare facility (preferred)

         Meet KDHE qualifications for a daycare director.

 

The creation of this position is being funded initially by a grant, with the goal of becoming self-sufficient after three years.

Daycare is hosted off-site within the city of Colony.

Benefits Information

The district pays for the employee’s health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The district also provides a section 125 cafeteria plan that includes optional insurances and retirement savings plans that include a 403b option and a KPERS 457 option.

Salary Information

Compensation to be negotiated with Board of Education based on experience and qualifications. This position is KPERS eligible.

Employer Information

Crest Unified School District No. 479 is a 1A school district located in Southeast Kansas with a headcount of ~260 students.  District boundaries include the communities of Colony, Kincaid, and Lone Elm. The district is strongly supported by its small communities, who authorized a bond issue in November 2023.

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Job Contact Address

PO Box 305
Colony, KS 66015-0305

Job Start Date

August-1-2024

Applications Due By

April-31-2024

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