The Childcare Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the Child Development Center. Operations include maintaining all licensing and food program records, payment and collections, budget development, program plans, enrollment and retention of child care participants, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation and expansion of the child care program. This position may require face-to-face leadership in these programs and involve early morning, evenings, and weekends.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages the day-to-day operation of the childcare programs
- Achieves and maintains NAEYC accreditation (if applicable)
- Achieves and maintains great start to quality standards
- Develops action steps to improve programs quality and enrollment
- Recommends appropriate staffing plans to meet ratio requirements
- Manages recruiting, orientating, and enrolling of children/families
- Tours prospective childcare participants/members
- Advises parents/guardians of necessary child/family referrals
- Recommends purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids such as books, toys, equipment, and games designed to stimulate learning
- Confers with parents/guardians regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures
- Confers with teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences
- Reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations
- Maintains Michigan child care food program records (if applicable)
- Arranges medical attention for ill or injured children in accordance with parental instructions
- Performs classroom teaching duties due to the absence of a regular teacher, ratio needs, or budget constraints
- Maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, including fire and health codes
- Community Relationships
- Maintains a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants
- Develops relationships with area schools
- Communicates on a regular basis with Caledonia Community Schools
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;
Skills/Experience:
- 2 semester hours in child care administration; three to five years experience with licensed child care management and development; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Past supervision experience preferred.
- Ability and desire to work with children infant to 6 years of age. Familiarity with and adherence to the NAEYC Code of Ethics.
- Must have working knowledge of sound fiscal principals. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages and lifestyles.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $39,800.00 - $46,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 20 2018
Active Until:
Aug 20 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit