Daycare Director

Blue Mountain Therapy has an immediate need for a Daycare Director in Abingdon, VA.

Blue Mountain Therapy offers:

• Health Insurance for eligible employees: Medical, Vision, Dental
• Short Term disability insurance and Basic Life insurance policy 100% Employer-funded
• Long Term disability insurance, Voluntary life insurance, accident and critical illness policies also offered
• Great Pay
• Mileage reimbursement or potential for company car
• 401k with match (all employees)
• 104 PTO hours yearly (Full-time)
• Holiday Pay for eligible employees (64 hours yearly Full-Time)
• Up to $200 yearly for CEU's (Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Daycare Director is responsible for the overall operations of the childcare facility. This role sets educational standards based on state and federal standards, and coordinates the activities of the teachers and students based on age, skills, and level of education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the operations of the childcare facility
• Establish educational programs to aide children in educational and personal development
• Direct and coordinate activities and instructional methods of teachers and other staff members
• Engage with parents and other guardians regarding student’s behavior, learning deficiencies, and education
• Monitor student’s progress and behavior, and provide teachers at school with assistance in resolving any issues outside of the classroom
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current instructional programs to remain in compliance with local and state educational guidelines
• Recruit and hire employees for programs and services
• Determine allocation for funds for staff, supplies, food, equipment, etc.
• Interpret safety guidelines of each classroom, and inform each employee of safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Management of Assistant Director and other childcare staff

Required Skills

• Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills with both children and adults
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be professional and provide a public face for the daycare facility in the community
• Must have strong administrative and time management skills
• Must have strong leadership skills, setting a positive example for subordinates and children alike
• Familiarity with theories and practices of behavioral therapy, child development and parent-child relationships
• Must possess excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Childcare Development, Education, or related field
• 5 years of related experience
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required
• Ability to interpret educational standards

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About Blue Mountain Therapy: Blue Mountain Therapy provides therapy services in Virginia. Our services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, ABA Therapy and Medical Social Work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200 - $40,000