Summary
Support all administrative functions for Lily Preschool including programming, Early Learning Coalition and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) requirements as well as Department of Children and Families, USDA and National Accreditation Commission. Ensure all enrollment/intake for Early Childhood Education (ECE) families is streamlined and completed.
Qualifications
· Education: Associate degree preferred; Preschool childcare administrative experience preferred.
· Experience: At least 2 years administrative responsibilities in the operation of a licensed childcare facility.
Responsibilities
· Support all administrative duties associated with Lily Preschool in collaboration with Assistant Director Preschool Administration
· Handle all enrollment / retention of students for the program.
· Preserve the integrity and confidentiality of protected health information of Easterseals’ clients.
· Prepare contracts to conduct business with the Early Learning Coalitions of Manatee and Sarasota County, and USDA Child Care Feeding Program
· Maintain compliance and complete all required paperwork required to continue status of accreditation with the National Accreditation Commission and to meet mandated federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements with Department of Children and Family services.
- Provide general overview and direction to parents for all educational scholarship programs and potential funding sources within the agency.
- Work closely with partnering funding agencies inclusive of Manatee Early Learning Coalition, Sarasota Early Learning Coalition and Step Up for Students.
- Complete in collaboration with AD Preschool Administration internal program audits surrounding funding sources/billing.
- Work to achieve full enrollment capacity with AD Preschool Administration
- Facilitate an open dialogue between the Easterseals SWFL staff, parents/guardians and the client’s home district, special education advocacy, have knowledge of the IEP and 504 plans and the processes involved. Workwith families to ensure max matrix levels
- Manage staff and child paper and electronic files.
- Understand, acknowledge and implement Easterseals’ privacy policies involving the disclosure of protected health information of Easterseals’ clients.
- Comply with Easterseals policies and procedures utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
- Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy. and effective communication while working at Easterseals or when representing the organization.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 76 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region.
Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community.
Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.