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Early Childhood Director

Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Full job description

Are you ready for the next step in your child care career? We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners. The Director is responsible for the safe, effective operation of the school. The Director has sole responsibility for the school. The Director assists in the promotion of the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children

Core duties of a Child Care Director include the following:

  • Develop a curriculum and program: Child Care Directors work closely with the center’s teachers and staff, creating learning plans or programs to meet state and federal requirements and parent’s expectations.
  • Oversee staff: Staff management is probably the most important task of a Child Care Director. They must interview, hire and train staff, making sure that all background and fingerprint checks have been conducted.
  • Manage facilities: The Child Care Director must make sure that the facility is safe and well-stocked. That includes checking that safety equipment is available and working, removing hazards and ensuring the facility is always clean and orderly.
  • Adhere to a budget: The Child Care Director manages the facility’s finances, which includes working within a budget.
  • Market the facility: There is much competition between daycare facilities, so the Child Care Director must have a marketing plan to promote awareness of the facility and its services.
  • Meeting up with parents and teachers: A Child Care Director will meet with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Previous leadership experience
  • At least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
  • Associate Degree in Early childhood Education or Equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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