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Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program - 11-9031.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Director
  • Preschool Director
  • Administrator
  • Site Coordinator
  • Executive Director
  • Child Care Director
  • Childcare Director
  • Early Head Start Director
  • Education Coordinator
  • Education Director

SOC Occupation Groups

11-0000 Management Occupations
11-9000 Other Management Occupations
11-9030 Education Administrators
11-9031.00 Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

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Tasks

  • Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends, to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes.
  • Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
  • Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.
  • Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions, to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
  • Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies.
  • Monitor students' progress, and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
  • Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
  • Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
  • Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
  • Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
  • Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, and recommend any necessary modifications.
  • Review and interpret government codes, and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.
  • Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
  • Teach classes or courses, or provide direct care to children.
  • Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about programs and facilities.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze operational or management reports or records
  • analyze organizational operating practices or procedures
  • analyze survey data to forecast enrollment changes
  • assign work to staff or employees
  • conduct or attend staff meetings
  • conduct parent conferences
  • conduct training for personnel
  • consult with parents or school personnel to determine student needs
  • coordinate educational content
  • coordinate employee continuing education programs
  • coordinate instructional outcomes
  • develop budgets
  • develop instructional materials
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop staffing plan
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • establish educational policy or academic codes
  • establish employee performance standards
  • evaluate information from employment interviews
  • evaluate performance of employees or contract personnel
  • explain rules, policies or regulations
  • hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers
  • interview job applicants
  • maintain educational records, reports, or files
  • maintain relationships with agency personnel or community organizations
  • make presentations
  • monitor student progress
  • motivate workers to achieve work goals
  • orient new employees
  • oversee execution of organizational or program policies
  • oversee site-based school management
  • plan meetings or conferences
  • plan or organize work
  • prepare educational reports
  • prepare instruction manuals
  • recommend modifications to educational programs
  • recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals
  • resolve problems in educational settings
  • use government regulations
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use teaching techniques
  • use time management techniques
  • write public sector or educational grant proposals

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Director, Day Care Center
  • Director, Educational Program
  • Director, Special Education
  • Director, Vocational Training
  • Principal