Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer, the Childcare Center Director is responsible for directing, managing and improving the quality of St. Luke’s Child Development Center. The center is fully supported by a leadership team, accounting office, marketing and fundraising team, and a human resource specialist.
Position Responsibilities
Administration
· Maintains at all times high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
· Oversees daily operations of the Child Development Program.
· Develops short and long-range plans for the Child Development Program.
· Reviews and develops policies to ensure an effective, efficient program.
· Maintains up-to-date proficiency in curriculum, DHS regulations, and State of Tennessee Fire Code Standards.
· Responsible for ensuring consistent compliance of all DHS licensing, QRIS, NAEYC, and Read to Succeed standards.
· Arranges for supplemental internal enrichment activities and external learning opportunities for children.
· Responsible for ensuring Child Development Program has all items needed to perform successfully, including ensuring equipment is working properly and that Child Development Center is clean and orderly.
· Oversees student enrollment process.
· Oversees complete student files.
· Assures strong financial management of the programs, makes budget recommendations, and approves purchases. Develops and maintains professional, productive relationships with parents, students, and staff.
· Designs and leads Intake and Orientation for new students and parents. Leads parent meetings.
· Oversees coordination of holiday and special events relating to the Child Development Program.
· Deals sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse backgrounds.
Supervision
· Supervises the staff and operations of the Child Development Program.
· Recruits, hires, conducts performance reviews, and terminates employees when necessary.
· Oversees creation and approval of staff schedules which meet child/teacher ratio standards.
· Encourages the development of work-centered teams and helps to create a positive working environment.
· Conducts monthly staff meetings and ensures high-quality, meaningful training opportunities are provided for Child Development Staff.
· Leads staff in developing and implementing educational programming for children. Oversees and monitors implementation.
· Coaches staff in most effective methods to accomplish goals of programs.
· Completes annual Employee Development and Training plans and assures implementation.
· Fosters a Customer Service culture.
Community Development and Marketing
· Develops positive relationships with immediate and broader community. Takes the initiative for outreach efforts. Represents agency programs to community partners.
· Works with peers to assist in managing volunteer placement in the Child Development Program, communicate marketing needs, and assist in marketing efforts as necessary.
· Work closely with social and health service providers as needed.
· Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plan for the Child Development Program.
· Represent St. Luke’s at community partner events, outreach events and professional networks.
· Provides data and student stories to assist in fundraising, marketing, and grant writing.
Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Experience of five years or more in Director role may be substituted for college degree, if DHS licensing supervision requirements are still able to be met.
· Two years’ experience working in a licensed, quality childcare facility, accredited preferred.
· Preferred experience in managing a large childcare center with an average staff of 30 educators.
· Comprehensive understanding of child development, classroom structure and curriculum implementation required.
· Administrative and/or business experience.
· Experience managing a staff of 25-35 employees.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and ProCare.
Skill Competencies
· Ability to seek out new ways of doing things.
· Ability to learn quickly and adapt to consistent change.
· Possess excellent time management skills, be a team player, be well organized, have the ability to prioritize numerous responsibilities for timely task completion, be self-directed, be highly motivated, be energetic, be enthusiastic and be dependable.
· Possess a “take charge” personality with the ability to get along with varied clientele and staff.
· Adaptability to changing demands, deadlines and priorities.
· Passionate about serving St. Luke’s clients, meeting their needs and St. Luke’s mission.
Physical Requirements
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public.
· Job performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of time.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to communicate verbally, remain stationary or move throughout the facility, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Sensory abilities such as hearing, taste, and smell may also be utilized as needed.
· Ability to move 40 pounds.
Other Requirements
Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a clear driving record for the last three years. The candidate must be able to pass a drug test, have a clear background check and meet the Department of Human Services Requirements for the State of Tennessee.
Benefits
We offer very competitive benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees are also eligible for discounted onsite childcare.
St. Luke’s Community House is an equal opportunity employer.
