Daycare Director

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Daycare professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nurturing and educating young children in a safe and stimulating environment. This role involves caring for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, fostering their development through engaging activities and structured learning experiences.
Position Summary: The Center Director is responsible for the total operation of the Center, in accordance with current state licensing regulations, national accreditation criteria and agency policies.

Duties

Job responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following general areas:

• Center/Program Quality: Exhibits knowledge of components of developmentally-sound programs while providing support and improving all areas of the center.
• Health and Safety: Possesses thorough knowledge of safety procedures while maintaining a safe and clean indoor and outdoor learning environment.
• Leadership: Provides guidance and motivation to accomplish center and agency goals
• Management: Prioritizes time to effectively accomplish necessary and meaningful results through the demonstration of organization and productivity.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies problems and recognizes symptoms, causes and alternate solutions and utilizes available resources to make timely decisions.
• Communication: Uses effective interpersonal communication when listening to staff, children, and parents and delivering personal opinions.
• Interactions: Builds a positive rapport with parents, staff, and children
• Financial Management: Ensures all financial reports are timely and accurate with staff hours, wages, and billing for parents.
• Marketing: Positions center in community to build awareness and re-enforce reputation and increasing enrollment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming daycare environment.
• Document children's milestones and activities to track their growth and development. Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with children are crucial attributes for success in this role.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A bachelor?s degree in early childhood education, or related field .
• one or more years of progressive experience and responsibility in childcare or early childhood education are preferred.
• 2 years of Management experience
• Knowledge of toddler care, infant care, and preschool education principles is essential.
• Must have reliable Transportation
• Be responsible
• Must pass fingerprints and background check
• Tbt test

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bilingual
• CPR & first aid Certified

About Us

At First Steps Children Learning Center, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children by fostering the development of new skills and providing exceptional childcare and education. We believe that every child deserves to feel loved, respected, and valued for their unique qualities. Our commitment is to create an environment where each child is treated with dignity, kindness, and care, empowering them to grow and thrive. .First Steps Children Learning Center enrolls children from the age of six weeks up through the age of 5.