Center Director
Resume:
LaNiece J Benson
Louisville, KY 40212
********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville KY
Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education 2008
CERTIFICATION
Kentucky Early Childhood, Kentucky Child Care Provider, Child Care Assistant and CPR Certified
EXPERIENCE
St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood Education January 2017 to Present
Center Director
Manage CACFP program, including coordinating parent sessions to ensure full benefit access file monthly claims and reports. File claims monthly, maintain files and work with caseworkers.
Visits CACFP portal at daily to monitor for outstanding claims or errors
Manages CCAP program. Files claims monthly, maintain files and works with caseworkers.
Monitors CCAP portal daily for application status.
Agency participates in and strives to reach the highest level of quality as measured by the state ranking system (STARS). Management adapts to changing circumstances, learns from the field, and conducts quality improvement activities. Attends all required workshops and approved professional development.
Supervises the maintenance of the Center to be a welcoming place for constituent families by consistently providing a clean, wholesome learning environment. Classrooms, offices, shared spaces, and storage areas are maintained in an orderly manner and kitchen facilities exceed licensing requirements. Oversees procurement. Schedules routine maintenance of the building and repairs as needed.
Balances business operations by controlling expenses. Creates and manages schedules, including approving paid time off (PTO), for teachers and substitutes. Supervises all aspects of kitchen duties including, but not limited to: staffing, inventory, and health department inspections. Approves timesheets for bi-weekly payroll. Reviews inventory logs for supplies and equipment. Supervises front desk staff, teaching staff, volunteers and interns.
Oversees teaching and operations, maintaining all standards including safety, licensing requirements and provision of quality curricula. When required to attend partner meetings, will delegate Center management to appropriate staff, i.e. the Administrative Assistant and Staff Lead Teacher. Creates weekly staff schedules ensuring classrooms are adequately staffed and child-to-teacher ratios are maintained per state licensing. Reviews lesson plans approved by Lead Teacher. Oversees volunteer background checks and forwards applications to Human Resources.
Provides documentation for on- and off-site Human Resources files.
Conducts monthly fire drills and quarterly tornado and earthquake drills. Maintains documentation of drills for licensing.
KinderCare Learning Center 2011-2016
Assistant Director
Organize staff shifts, coordinate meetings and teach training sessions and take daily attendance rosters
Maintain files of all employees at the center, monitor and observe staff performances and appearance
Assisting the director in running the day-to-day operations of the center and also filling in for the director when necessary
KinderCare Learning Center 2008- 2011
Management Assistant, Health and Safety Coordinator
Supervise and communicate with workers
Keeping immunizations up to date
Assisting management in procuring supplies
Scheduling fire drills and ensuring that health and safety standards are met
KinderCare Learning Center 2006-2008
Prekindergarten Teacher
Maintained an open relationships with parents
Provided a rich, nurturing environment that prepared children for kindergarten
Promoted independence in an organized atmosphere
Organized unique activities that were designed to support children's social, physical, emotional and intellectual development
KinderCare Learning Center 2003-2006
Before & After School Teacher, Van Driver
Maintained an open relationships with parents
Provided a comfortable environment where children build confidence, self-esteem, character and social skills
Kept school-aged motivated and focused with a fun and stimulating environment
Transported children safely to and from center and field trips
Skills
COMPUTER SKILLS
Outlook, Windows 2003 and XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pro Care
Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
Leadership/Management Skill
Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards
Teamwork
Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues
References available upon request
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