Child Care Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Weekly Schedule- Monday through Friday

Reports to Center Owner

Responsibilities:

Program Administration

• Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the entire program
• Act as liaison between the center staff, and the enrolled families
• Maintain policies and procedures for program operation
• Supervise registration and enrollment
• Manage program data including class lists, daily sheets, and other needs
• Facilitate preparation for and implementation of parent teacher conferences
• Plan school monthly family festivals, parties, and late nights
• Work with staff on the assessment of playground needs
• Post and maintain a working calendar of program activities
• Outline expectations for and monitor communications with parents

Program DevelopmentOffice Supervision- Program supply maintenance- Student records

• Remain current on issues and trends in early childhood education
• Oversee ongoing NAEYC accreditation
• Encourage and provide opportunities for team building and staff collaboration
• Provide a vision for program development and change
• Implement strategies to recruit and maintain enrollment
• Supervision of office staff responsibilities including but not limited to:

- Payroll

- Tuition payments

- Payables and Receivables

- Classroom and building maintenance

Program Supervision

• Assure that monthly class newsletters are given to parents
• Write and distribute weekly staff notes, keeping teachers informed of current program
• information
• Conduct monthly staff meetings
• Arrange for teachers to complete 12 clock hours of outside training annually
• Evaluate teachers on an annual basis
• Dismiss or suspend any employees as determined necessary by both the director and the owner. Any such action should be reviewed and confirmed by the center owner.
• Interview and select teachers
• Supervise implementation of licensing and safety procedures
• Supervise implementation of program curriculum
• Maintain staff records
• Provide support for teachers
• Maintain a visible presence to staff, students and preschool families

Education RequirementsRequired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Human Services field with minimum 3 years working experience in a preschool as lead teacher/director
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to understand and manage the complexities of a preschool program
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with parents, children, and staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cranberry Township, PA 16066: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000