Southeast

Summary Researches, plans, organizes, and implements early childhood programs within the Rochester Catholic Schools. Includes directing activities, budgets, programming options and other details of early childhood programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Authorizes purchase of instructional materials and teaching aids such as books, toys, and games designed to stimulate learning. Interviews and recommends hiring of teaching and service staff. Confers with teachers and administration regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures. Reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations. Reviews and approves menu plans and food purchases as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities This job will supervise teachers and paraprofessionals in the Early Childhood program. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures. Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills. Design – Generates creative solutions; demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations. Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress. Customer Service – Meets commitments. Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Business Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals. Conflict Resolution – Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Cost Consciousness – Conserves organizational resources. Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values. Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; analyzes market and competition. Personal Appearance – Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed. Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention. Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; develops realistic action plans. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Completes work in timely manner. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.