Ensure the developmental needs of all children are met within a framework of planned activity and early learning experiences
keep a register and up to date records of all children and to give regular feedback to parents and management committee about children’s development and progress
In conjunction with staff team, prepare long, medium and short term curriculum plans for the early year and occupational therapy setting
Maintain all records as required; children, parents, staffs, medical, welfare, etc
Establish and coordinate with government institutions, hospitals and welfare agencies, management and preparation of all related documents
Adhere to the Child Protection Policy of the Home and report and cause for concern
Encourage the active participation of all parents of the day care children
Organize and facilitate regular progress meetings and trainings with parents
Represent the Camillian Home and ensure effective communication between the staff and with all partner organizations
Coordinate special events and outings
Responsible for and to oversee the day to day management, staffing, organisation and smooth running of the project
Create a welcoming and family friendly environment
A member of the management team and to contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the project
Responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of children
Maintain equipment and resources
Accountable and responsible for day to day financial systems directly relating to the children’s education and development program
Responsible for admissions in line with the admissions policy agreed by the management teams
Uphold, implement and regularly review all policies and procedures with the staff team and management committee
Maintain all records relating to the management of the group
Manage child department budget, keep petty cash record and supply a monthly budget update for the management committee, compile end of year account
Order equipment and supplies when necessary with management committee approval
Ensure all safety equipment is maintained and regularly serviced
Actively seek additional funding
Effectively market and promote the project
Network with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies including funding agencies
Attend relevant meetings
Regularly monitor and evaluate the quality of service
Prepare agendas and written reports for all committee / parent meetings
Ensure all staff/students/volunteers are cross checked and vetted
Facilitate regular staff meetings and curriculum planning meetings
Offer support, advice, supervision and direction to the staff team and promote a strong sense of teamwork
Co-ordinate recruitment and selection procedures when necessary and in partnership with management committee
Carry out regular appraisal of staff performance
Identify and support staff training requirements
Carry out induction programmes with new staff/students/volunteers
Encourage commitment to quality improvement through on going professional development for the whole staff team
Ensure quality of opportunity for staff, children and parents
Ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times