Child Care Director

Summary

The Center Director is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education, for all children within the center’s care. The Center Director is directly accountable for overall operational management in accordance with well-established guidelines, including curriculum development, staff and facilities management, legal and budgetary considerations, and long range planning. The Center Director ensures that the needs of the students and the goals of the center are met appropriately.

Duties

• Establish quality vision for the center. Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with the vision and with state and local requirements.

• Develop general educational curriculum; collaborate with staff to develop positive learning activities; manage adherence to state and local regulations.

• Maintain student records in accordance with established enrollment procedures and guidelines.

• Maintain communications with parents of current and prospective students through direct conversation, newsletters and parent handbook; implement community outreach activities to maintain and promote positive community relationships.

• Approve menus and food purchases.

• Maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies; ensure legal and financial compliance.

• Oversee all office functions including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, tuition billing and payment, human resources and personnel management (staff supervision) and purchasing. • Resolve conflicts (including corrective action when necessary) to ensure a positive experience for everyone.

• Manage budget planning and review.

• Establish illness and emergency procedures; ensure staff is trained appropriately.

• Implement strategic plan and goals in keeping with mission of program.

• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communications skills; basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong finance and budgeting skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening. 

Nice To Haves

Great personality

Team Player

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Benefits

We are excited to offer you: 

A welcoming and supportive small team atmosphere

5 days paid break after 1 year of employment

Paid holidays (After 90 days of employment for full time)

Discounted childcare based on available space

Educator Assistance Program (more detail on our website)

Telehealth and discount prescription plan (PDF with more information on our website)

Nights and weekends off

Some flexibility with schedules- we work hard to work with our team to find a schedule that works for you!

Paid spring and winter break (if full time and after 90 days of employment)