Child Care Center Director

Job Summary
The Child Care Center Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the center, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. This leadership role involves managing staff, developing educational programs, and maintaining compliance with state regulations. The Director will work closely with parents and the community to promote the center’s mission and values.

Duties

• Thorough knowledge of the program’s techniques and ability to communicate them to others.
• Thorough knowledge of implementation techniques of the program curriculum, including the use of developmental objectives, evaluation, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of procedures which support the program, community contacts, consultation procedures, relationships with other agencies, termination, and follow-up procedures.
• Ability to plan and conduct effective child-oriented programs.
• Ability to plan and conduct effective programs to assist parents.
• Ability to work in a leadership capacity with peers.
• Thorough knowledge of KDHE regulations for childcare centers. Thorough knowledge of Center’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of A2Z’s Staff Manual and personnel policies and procedures.
• An understanding of hiring, coaching, evaluation, and terminating of staff.
• Maintaining quality staff and ability to follow hiring process pertaining to orientation, new hire paperwork, KDHE requirements, and successfully implementing all documentation.
• Writing and conducting annual evaluations, adjusting wages, and setting goals with staff members.
• Maintenance of personnel records, time sheets, and benefits.
• Enrollment and marketing of center.
• Utilization of all components of Brightwheel.
• Building maintenance and correct process used to repair items.
• Completing all child enrollment files in a timely manner, checking for completion and accuracy.
• Maintain records of child attendance, tuition rates, payments, vacations, and enrollment history.
• Train and develop Assistant Director, mentoring in procedures and fostering professional development.

Requirements

• Higher education teaching experience is preferred.
• Background in education administration or related field is essential.
• Proven experience working with students in an educational setting.
• A degree from a university in Early Childhood Education or a related field is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide staff effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with parents, staff, and the community.
• Passion for educating young children and fostering their growth in a supportive environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Olathe, KS 66061: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person