What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Director position at Creative Beginnings Learning Center?
The child care administrator position is more than just a job, it is the heart of the childcare facility. The administrator is responsible for implementing a vision that meets the needs of families and results in the facility having a positive reputation throughout the community. Creative Beginnings Learning Center is a small privately owned center with a focus on nurturing environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. As the cornerstone of the center, you will enhance our programs within established policies, striving for excellence and enrichment. The administrator must be able to establish a safe and nurturing environment for both staff and families while overseeing the daily running of the business.
Key Responisbilities:
- Must be able to lead the daily operations of the center and ensure that the facility maintains compliance with state laws and regulations, maintaining high standards of health, safety, and education.
- Communicate effectively to unify staff, families, and the community
- Able to manage staff performance, fostering a harmonious environment.
- Lead in attracting and retaining high-quality staff, providing them with guidance and professional development.
- Implementing and ensuring the completion of training for all staff members.
- Ensuring staff understand the expectations of their classrooms and the core values of the center.
- Maintain all staff files and making sure they remain up to date and meet state regulations
Skills and Qualifications
- Must be a team player
- Must be innovative, compassionate and a leader
- Strong decision making skills,customer service skills, highly organized
- Emotional maturity and stability with management skills
- Sensitivity to individual and group needs of children
- Understanding of child physical, emotional, and developmental patterns
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve in an ever changing environment
- Must have knowledge of Delaware state regulations and requirements for child care facilities
Requirements
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or
- Associates degree with credits in specific ECE areas
- Minimum two years of childcare environment or teaching experience
- Administrative experience is preferred
Apply today to start a new adventure with Creative Beginnings Learning Center!
Creative Beginnings Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harrassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- classroom: 2 years (Required)
- administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DOE Administrative Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person