What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at A World of Discoveries Day Care Services?
Role of the Director
The Director is responsible for all aspects of managing the program's development, supervision, enrollment, and the facilities. The Director is to ensure the smooth flow of the program and the adherence to our stated philosophy. Other responsibilities of the Director are as follows:
- Overseeing the care, safety, and well-being of all children at the center
- Hold staff meetings, staff training, and encouraging continuing education
- Child enrollments, parent conferences, and parent education
- All aspects of staffing, schedules, and parent education
- All aspects of staffing, schedules, and supervision of personnel
- Overall maintenance of safe and clean environment
- Compliance with State and Local agencies while maintaining licensing rules and regulations
- Networking with the community
- Director must approve the teachers' lesson plans on a weekly basis
- The Director must be on duty during the center's operating hours a minimum of 40 hours per week
- The Director will supervise all center personnel
- The Director will be in charge of the parent payments
As the Director, the following education/experience is necessary:
- Bachelor's degree in child Development or its equivalent
- One or more courses in program administration
- Experience as a Lead Teacher
- Preferably, prior experience with staff supervision
The following skills are required for the Director to be effective:
- Through understanding of child growth and development
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with infants, toddlers, staff, and parents
- Ability to hire, train, and supervise adults
- Sound knowledge of business practices
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Great workplace experience!
