Director

Summary

Large high-quality family-oriented daycare. We are NAEYC accredited and offer custom designed classrooms as well as a large outdoor setting. As director you will have the opportunity to share your passion and joy for early childhood education. You will impact the growth of young children and guide them through many incredible milestones in their critical first few years. Opened in 1987, we have over 35 years of experience in childcare. 

Duties

·       Compliance with OEC, School Readiness, NAEYC, Care4Kids and its’ regulations and policies.

·       Ensures quality supervision and safety of all aspects of programs.

·       Lead all aspects of the Child Development programming, including supervision, coordination, promotion, parent relations, school relations, curriculum, scheduling, enrollment, and evaluation.

·       Support teachers in implementing the curriculum by enriching their knowledge of child development, classroom management, instruction, and culture.

·       Training new staff members and providing them with an orientation that defines all aspects of program operation.

·       Hiring, evaluating, observing, and terminating of staff.

·       Maintain personnel professional development plans to ensure staff has continuous quality improvement. Provide effective tours to potential families to drive enrollment.

·       Develop resources to expand programs and enhance family involvement.

·       Delegate appropriate responsibility involved in day-to-day operations.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS:

·       Move around the room to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, and crouching.

·       Lift young children and objects up to 40 lbs.

Requirements

·       Associate / bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

·       Knowledge of OEC, School Readiness, NAEYC, and Care4Kids regulations and policies.

·       Computer proficiency with Microsoft Applications

Nice To Haves

·       Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen.

·       Have verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

·       Management and organizational skills.

·       Handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

·       Organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate day-to-day activities.

·       Warm and nurturing personality

Benefits

·       Paid vacation time and holidays,

·       Vacation incentive program,

·       401 K with 401 K matching,

·       Employee discounts,

·       Bonus pays.