What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Program Director position at Black River Area Child Care?
Summary
The Program Director oversees the daily operations of the child care center, ensuring a high-quality, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all enrolled children. This role includes supervising staff, coordinating program planning and implementation, leading staff meetings, and providing orientation and ongoing professional development for employees. Beyond internal leadership, the Program Director serves as a key liaison between the center, families, and the broader community, actively promoting Black River Area Child Care Services, Inc. They also collaborate with the Board of Directors, keeping them informed about the center?s needs, policies, and overall operations.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Duties
Requirements
Experience Required:
Education Requirements (One of the Following):
The Program Director oversees the daily operations of the child care center, ensuring a high-quality, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all enrolled children. This role includes supervising staff, coordinating program planning and implementation, leading staff meetings, and providing orientation and ongoing professional development for employees. Beyond internal leadership, the Program Director serves as a key liaison between the center, families, and the broader community, actively promoting Black River Area Child Care Services, Inc. They also collaborate with the Board of Directors, keeping them informed about the center?s needs, policies, and overall operations.
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Duties
- Supervise the planning and implementation of daily programs for children
- Oversee and support staff, including supervision, orientation, and ongoing professional development
- Lead staff meetings to ensure communication and alignment with program goals
- Foster strong relationships with families and the community to promote the center?s mission
- Serve as a key public relations representative, enhancing the center?s visibility
- Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and best practices in early childhood education
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors, providing updates on center operations, policies, and overall progress
- Maintain a high standard of care and education, ensuring the well-being of all children enrolled
Requirements
Experience Required:
- Minimum of two years' experience as a child care teacher OR
- One year of experience as a center director or lead teacher in a licensed child care center or other approved setting
- Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
Education Requirements (One of the Following):
- Bachelor?s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a WI DPI License qualifying the candidate to teach Kindergarten, Pre-K, or Early Childhood
- Registry Level 14 or higher certification from The Registry
- Wisconsin Child Care Administrator?s Credential
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Completion of four approved Early Childhood Education courses, with a commitment to obtaining the WI Child Care Administrator Credential within three years of hire
