Director of Child Care

Overview
The Child Care Director plays a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of a child care facility, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. This leadership position involves managing staff, developing educational programs, and maintaining compliance with state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and the ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Duties

• Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programs that promote children's physical, emotional, and social development.
• Supervise and mentor child care staff to ensure high-quality care and adherence to best practices in early childhood education.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding child care operations.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children's progress and any concerns that may arise.
• Manage administrative tasks including budgeting, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth facility operations.
• Foster a positive environment that encourages collaboration among staff and engagement with families.
• Conduct regular assessments of program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes for children.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development
• or an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child/youth development.
• Course/class in Early Childhood Administration obtained from an accredited institution of higher learning or in lieu willingness and ability to complete such class or completion of Child Care Center Management Training developed by the NE Early Childhood Training Center (ECTC) or At least 5 years of consecutive experience as a Director of a licensed child care center or preschool program; AND the director or facility was not subject to a discipline, whether imposed or withdrawn during the time the individual served as director.
• Proven experience in education administration, demonstrating effective leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff members.
• Ability to create a supportive learning environment that fosters growth and development for all children in care.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.

This position is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children through quality education and care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,272.00 - $48,911.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,272 - $48,911