What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Director position at Early Childhood Center?
The director must meet ONE of the educational requirements listed below:
- 6 months work experience in a child related area AND a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- 12 months work experience in a child related field, Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field and 9 college hours in child related areas.
- 9 months work experience in a child related field and Associates Degree in related field.
- 12 months work experience in a child related field, 60 hours of college in unrelated field and 9 college hours in child related areas
- 9 months work experience in child related field and a CDA; or
- 12 months work experience in child related field and 12 college hours in child related areas
Additional requirements:
- Have a sincere interest in working with children
- Physical ability to perform duties required
- Ability to be flexible in working with others in a variety of different circumstances
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality
- Establishes positive individual relationships to build student, staff and parent confidence and self-esteem
- Keep basic accounting records of income and expenses, including weekly billing of families, and other records pertinent to the operation of the program.
- Plan programs that are developmentally appropriate for children enrolled in Pre-K - 5th grade, including field trips and other summer activities.
- Creates weekly staff work schedules to maintain student/staff ratios.
- Prepares a variety of written documents and/or materials (e.g. correspondence, program descriptions, parent notices, etc.)
- Hire and supervise aides and possible assistant directors.
- Maintains program space to create a comfortable, supportive environment to ensure safety of students and staff.
- To secure funding through grants or other means to support the program
- Supervise individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, classroom, homework time, restroom, etc.)
- Communicates with parents, students, and staff on a regular basis.
- Ensure all assigned tasks and projects are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
- Purchase all supplies, including snacks year round and breakfast in the summer.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Administration
Salary : $45,000
