Child Care Director

SUMMARY 

This position provides the leadership and direction for the Child Development Program. This position is responsible for the daily operation and financial management of Child Care program including Child Care Subsidy, Licensing, Resource and Referrals. In addition, it provides oversight and management of the grant programs. TERO will be followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Participates in program planning and development through program self and community assessments work cooperatively with content area managers and other agencies to meet the needs of families and children by coordinating services, referrals, and communication.

Ensures licensing standards are met and assists in the accreditation process for the providers/centers.

Develops, implements, and monitors consistent quality child development services.

Conducts workgroups to assess program needs, plan and establish program practices and strategies for system/progress improvements and/or developments of early childhood education.

Reviews and revises service delivery plans, policies, and procedures.

Works closely with applicants and assures, support daily services to children and families and comply with Child Development standards.

Plans, directs, and supports the work of assigned staff.

Develops and supports professional development plans for staff.

Maintains content area expertise.

Keeps abreast of Child Development, Office of Environmental Health, OEH, and other applicable regulations and resources.

Sets educational standards and goals, and helps establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.

Regularly reviews and updates program procedures and communicates applicable information to staff/families to ensure program compliance.

Conducts on-site visits/monitoring with the providers.

Ensures strict confidentiality of children, family, and staff information in accordance with established policies and procedures

Ensures integration of content area services for children and families.

Develops and monitors the budget of service areas of responsibility.

Determines and recommends appropriate training needs to meet program goals and objectives; plans and coordinates training with content area quality assurance managers.

Develops and disseminates resources and best practices for the implementation of quality improvement efforts.

Works with professional development and training specialists to develop agency-wide training/technical assistance plans for Providers/Family/Staff training needs.

Prepares and maintains attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.

Attends meetings, training, and professional development activities.

Provides leadership, direction, training, supervision, evaluation, and appropriate disciplinary measures to the Child Development Program staff in accordance with Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

Ensures state/Tribal Child Care licensing standards are met and provides additional measures to establish best practices within star rating standards.

Attends meetings, training, and professional development activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   

Oversees staff and applicants (providers) in the Child Development Programs. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises one or more non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:  The level of responsibility/accountability required to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job is as follows.

Heavy (Sets work procedures, priorities, levels of responsibility, and objectives.)

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT 

Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university in Child Development/Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Family Consumer Science, or related field; or Associates Degree plus experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

An additional five years of related experience is required with some being in a supervisory/management capacity.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.

REASONING ABILITY  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for the Tribe’s underwriting rating.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge and understanding of accreditation and state licensing standards.

Ability to manage multi-sites, including program planning, facilities management, and regulatory compliance required.

Skill in developing and analyzing strategic plans, operating systems, procedures and controls, budgets, and forecasts.

Skill in implementing management procedures, controls, and budgets.

Skill in developing and executing documents and reports, short- and long-term goals and objectives, and program performance measures.

Skill in managing staff and complex internal relationships; maintaining open communication and effective working relationships.

Skill in providing advice and direction to the subordinate manager, supervisors, and staff.

Skill in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of information to arrive at sound conclusions and recommendations.

Skill in researching, compiling, and preparing reports and related information.

Skill in oral and written communications; making presentations and providing training.

Ability to analyze complex procedures and systems and develop problem-solving strategies.

Ability to supervise and carry out the analysis and preparation of reports and budgets.

Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the principles and practices of educational administration and processes.

Knowledge of Child Development Performance Standards, federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and guidelines governing aspects of tribal operations relative to program responsibilities.

Knowledge of budget and reporting systems, financial controls, program analysis, and performance measures.

Knowledge of quality improvement processes, protocols, changes, and updates.

Knowledge of program operation activities, mission, and client service requirements.

Knowledge of data collection and information processes and systems.

Must meet and maintain pre-employment (Back ground check -fingerprint &child abuse registry , Alcohol/drug testing) and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.